Civil Service Employment Preference (10 Points)
10 additional points added to final civil service exam score for Commonwealth employment; applies to initial hires.
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Eligibility
Served in the armed forces (including Reserve/National Guard) and completed initial contractual military service obligation. Last discharge or release under conditions other than dishonorable. Applies to initial hires only, NOT promotions. Surviving spouses and spouses of permanently totally disabled veterans also qualify.
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Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.pa.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Pennsylvania state agency before applying.
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