State Employment Preference
4 preference points for wartime veterans or 8 points for veterans rated 30%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients.
State BenefitMississippiEmployment
Verified May 12, 2026 against mspb.ms.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — Mississippi
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Mississippi
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is State Employment Preference?
State Employment Preference is a Mississippi employment benefit for veterans. 4 preference points for wartime veterans or 8 points for veterans rated 30%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Mississippi residency
What State Employment Preference covers
Overview
Eligibility (not cumulative — applicants receive the higher of the two, per SB 2863, 2019):
- 4 points: Veterans with 90+ days active duty during war/armed conflict (or fewer days if discharged for service-connected injury), honorable discharge.
- 8 points: Veterans with a service-connected VA disability rating of 30% or greater, OR Purple Heart recipients.
Veterans are listed at top of eligible applicant lists (disabled veterans at the very top). Retention preference applies during layoffs.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- mspb.ms.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 State Employment Preference
Who qualifies for State Employment Preference?
State Employment Preference is for Veterans; available to any veteran; mississippi residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for State Employment Preference?
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 State Employment Preference?
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.