State Benefit·Washington D.C.·💼Employment

Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program

Non-competitive hiring pathway for DC government positions at Grade 12 and below for eligible veterans.

Verified May 12, 2026againstedpm.dc.gov

At a glance

Benefit type: Employment — Washington D.C.
Who it's for: Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
VA rating needed: No rating requirement
Where it applies: Washington D.C.
Last verified: May 12, 2026

What is Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program?

Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program is a Washington D.C. employment benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. Non-competitive hiring pathway for DC government positions at Grade 12 and below for eligible veterans.

Who qualifies

VeteransSpousesSurvivors

Available to any veteran
Honorable discharge required
Washington D.C. residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Washington D.C. agency.

Open application

What Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program covers

Overview

Eligibility (Veterans): Served in the armed forces more than 180 consecutive days (inclusive of contingency operations). Honorable or general discharge (limited exceptions for discrimination cases). Must be a DC resident.

Eligibility (Spouses/Survivors): DC resident, AND either spouse of a disabled veteran with a VA rating of 30% or higher, OR un-remarried spouse of a service member killed on active duty.

Covers

Allows DC government agencies to non-competitively hire eligible veterans and their spouses for time-limited Career Service appointments at Grade 12 and below. Participants may later compete for permanent positions. Registration does not guarantee a job.

How to apply for Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program

How to apply

Open application Verify at official source

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: edpm.dc.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.

Frequently asked questions about Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program

Who qualifies for Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program?▾

Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; washington d.c. residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.

How do I apply for Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program?▾

Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

Where can I verify Call for Hire: DC Government Veterans Hiring Program?▾

Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

Other Washington D.C. Employment

DC Veteran Preference Points (Employment)

5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans on competitive DC government examination scores.

Priority of Service at American Job Centers

Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority over non-veterans for all services at DC American Job Centers.

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