Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs
Preference in NC state employment hiring, promotions, transfers, and reduction-in-force for eligible veterans.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — North Carolina
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- North Carolina
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs?
Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs is a North Carolina employment benefit for veterans. Preference in NC state employment hiring, promotions, transfers, and reduction-in-force for eligible veterans.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- North Carolina residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Veteran who served on active duty (for reasons other than training) during periods of war or any other campaign, expedition, or engagement for which a campaign badge or medal is authorized by the U.S. Department of Defense, and was discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
What Veteran Employment Preference in State Jobs covers
Covers
Preference in initial employment, subsequent employment, promotions, reassignments, horizontal transfers, and reduction-in-force situations with NC state agencies. Specific scoring/early-access mechanics (such as point bonuses or NCWorks priority access) vary by hiring process - confirm current implementation with the hiring agency or NC Office of State Human Resources.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: oshr.nc.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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