Veterans Preference in State Employment
Preference points on state civil service exams; disabled veterans rated 30%+ eligible for direct hire.
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Eligibility tiers
- Basic preference: Veteran with honorable discharge receives points on passing exam scores.
- Additional 2 points: Former POW.
- Additional 5 points: Veteran with a disability as defined by the ADA.
- Direct hire (no competitive process): Veteran with honorable discharge AND 30%+ VA service-connected disability rating.
Spouse of eligible veteran with service-connected disability also eligible.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against dbm.maryland.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Maryland state agency before applying.
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