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Federal veterans' preference and 30% disabled hiring authority

10 extra points in federal hiring exams; 30%+ can be hired noncompetitively.

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Last verified2026-10-11

Re-check by2027-10-11

The 30% or More Disabled Veteran authority allows an agency to non-competitively appoint any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability.

Quoted from the official source: opm.gov

How to apply

Apply on USAJOBS; claim preference.
Submit member 4 copy of DD-214 (or a pre-discharge certification dated within 120 days), plus SF-15 and a VA letter showing your rating if claiming 10 points

Eligibility rules and amounts come from the official source and can change. Always confirm there before you apply.