State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference

State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference: Extra Points on State Job Applications

Veterans receive bonus points added to their score when applying for Wisconsin state government jobs.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

Veterans receive bonus points added to their score when applying for Wisconsin state government jobs. Standard veterans get 10 points; veterans with a disability rating under 30% get 15 points; veterans with 30%+ disability get 20 points. Spouses of veterans with 70%+ disability also get 10 points.

Restrictions

Preference applies to initial state employment only, not promotions. A separate non-competitive appointment track exists for veterans with 30%+ service-connected disability, they can apply for state jobs without competing in the civil service assessment. Visit wisc.jobs for current openings.

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