Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment
5-point preference for veterans who served honorably in wartime, in a campaign-badge peacetime campaign or expedition, or for 90+ days after 9/11/2001; 10-point preference for disabled veterans on civil service exams.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against civilservice.louisiana.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Louisiana
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Louisiana
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment?
Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment is a Louisiana employment benefit for veterans. 5-point preference for veterans who served honorably in wartime, in a campaign-badge peacetime campaign or expedition, or for 90+ days after 9/11/2001; 10-point preference for disabled veterans on civil service exams.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Louisiana residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
5-point preference for veterans who served honorably during a war declared by Congress, in a peacetime campaign or expedition for which campaign badges are authorized, or for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 for reasons other than training (no disability requirement). 10-point preference for honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability.
What Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment covers
Covers
Points added to final passing scores on state and city civil service examinations. Applies only to initial hiring, not promotional or probationary appointments.
How to apply for Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment
How to apply
Indicate veteran status and provide DD-214 when applying for Louisiana civil service positions.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- civilservice.louisiana.gov
- Apply at
- vetaffairs.la.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 Preference in Civil Service Employment
Who qualifies for Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment?
Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment is for Veterans; available to any veteran; louisiana residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Veterans Preference in Civil Service Employment?
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 Preference in Civil Service Employment?
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.