Nevada State Veteran Hiring Preference
10-point addition to Training & Experience exam scores for veterans, plus guaranteed interview for SC-disabled.
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Overview
Eligibility and points (categories not combinable; applies only to Training & Experience exams):
- 10 points: Veterans (honorable), disabled veterans, and widows/widowers of veterans killed in line of duty.
- 5 points: Widows/widowers of non-KIA veterans, and Nevada National Guard members.
- Guaranteed interview: SC-disabled veterans who meet minimum qualifications.
- At least 22% of qualified applicants interviewed for any state position must be qualified veterans.
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Last checked 2026-05-05 against veterans.nv.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Nevada state agency before applying.
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