State Benefit·Arizona·💼Employment

Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)

5 points for veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans on state, county, and city merit system employment exams (ARS 38-492).

Verified May 12, 2026againsthr.az.gov

Who qualifies

VeteransSpousesSurvivors
  • Available to any veteran
  • Honorable discharge required
  • Arizona residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Arizona agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

5 points for veterans separated under honorable conditions with more than 6 months active duty who pass a merit system employment exam. 10 points for honorably separated veterans with a service-connected disability. Surviving spouses of veterans who died from a service-connected disability, and spouses of service members listed as missing in action or captured, are also eligible for the 5-point preference. Must earn a passing grade without preference first. Maximum preference is 10 points (does not stack).

Authority

ARS 38-492.

How to apply

Indicate veteran status on state job application.

Always confirm current rates and rules with the Arizona state agency before applying.

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