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.
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Eligibility
5 points for veterans separated under honorable conditions with 6+ months active duty who pass a merit system employment exam. 10 points for honorably separated veterans with service-connected disability or receiving VA compensation/disability retirement. Must earn a passing grade without preference first. Maximum preference is 10 points. Available to external candidates only.
How to apply
Indicate veteran status on state job application.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-04 against hr.az.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Arizona state agency before applying.
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