Short answer
Eligible veterans can get 5 or 10 points of preference in federal hiring, and many states offer similar benefits.
Veterans’ Preference
Eligible veterans can receive 5-point or 10-point preference in federal hiring; 10 points is generally for veterans with service-connected disabilities. Many states offer similar preference. Veterans may also want to read our C&P exam guide, since disability ratings can affect preference eligibility.
USA Civil Service Exam: Quick Facts
- Federal job site
- USAJOBS.gov
- Federal assessments
- USA Hire and agency questionnaires
- Common sections
- Reading, math, grammar, clerical, judgment
- Typical passing score
- Often 70 (varies)
- Ranking
- Eligible list by score
- Veterans
- 5- or 10-point preference (federal)
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