Iowa Veterans Employment Preference

Iowa Veterans Employment Preference (Civil Service)

Iowa law gives honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses preference in state government hiring.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

Iowa law gives honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses preference in state government hiring. Veterans who pass a civil service exam get additional points added to their score, giving them a competitive edge over non-veteran applicants for state jobs.

Restrictions

Governed by Iowa Code. Preference applies to initial hiring, not promotions. Surviving spouses of veterans who died in service or from service-connected causes may also qualify.

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