State Employment Preference
4 preference points for wartime veterans or 8 points for veterans rated 30%+ disabled or Purple Heart recipients.
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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.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against www.mspb.ms.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Mississippi state agency before applying.
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