Veterans Preference in State Employment
Preference points on state civil service exams; disabled veterans rated 30%+ eligible for direct hire.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Maryland
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Maryland
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veterans Preference in State Employment?
Veterans Preference in State Employment is a Maryland employment benefit for veterans, spouses. Preference points on state civil service exams; disabled veterans rated 30%+ eligible for direct hire.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Maryland residency
Who is eligible
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.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: veterans.maryland.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.
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