Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs
10 bonus points on state hiring exams plus 24-hour early access to job postings for veterans.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Veteran who served on active duty (for reasons other than training) during a period of war or campaign, and was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Covers
Preference in initial employment, promotions, reassignments, horizontal transfers, and reduction-in-force situations with NC state agencies. If numerically scored tests are used, 10 points added to final score. Veterans get 24-hour early access to job postings on NCWorks Online.
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Last checked 2026-05-04 against oshr.nc.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the North Carolina state agency before applying.
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