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).
State BenefitArizonaEmployment
Verified September 30, 2026 against hr.az.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Arizona
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Arizona
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)?
Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs) is a Arizona employment benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. 5 points for veterans; 10 points for disabled veterans on state, county, and city merit system employment exams (ARS 38-492).
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Arizona residency
Who is eligible
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).
What Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs) covers
Authority
ARS 38-492.
How to apply for Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)
How to apply
Indicate veteran status on state job application.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- hr.az.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)
Who qualifies for Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)?
Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs) is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; arizona residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Veterans Hiring Preference (State/County/City Jobs)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.