Veterans' Preference in Commonwealth Civil Service Employment
Pennsylvania law requires that all state civil service jobs give hiring preference to qualifying veterans.
Details
Pennsylvania law requires that all state civil service jobs give hiring preference to qualifying veterans. Eligible veterans get 10 extra points added to their civil service exam score, plus mandatory appointment preference over non-veterans when scores are comparable. This preference extends to surviving spouses of deceased veterans and spouses of veterans with a permanent total disability rating.
Restrictions
Applies to civil service and non-civil service positions. Does not apply to promotions. Contact ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov or 717-783-6655.
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