State Benefit·Georgia·💼Employment

Veterans Employment Preference (State Hiring)

5 or 10 point credits added to examination scores for state government employment.

Verified May 12, 2026againstveterans.georgia.gov

Who qualifies

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

How to apply

Apply through the official Georgia agency.

Open application

Details

Eligibility

5 points for qualifying war veterans with honorable discharge. 10 points for veterans with a VA disability rating of 10% or more, veterans over 55 receiving VA pension/compensation, spouses of disabled veterans whose disability prevents state employment, and un-remarried surviving spouses.

Covers

Point credits added to examination scores for state government employment.

How to apply

Indicate veteran status on state employment application; provide DD-214 and VA Benefit Summary Letter.

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

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