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Veteran Preference Guide
Based on Veteran preference rules at 5 U.S.C. § 2108, 5 CFR Part 302, and OPM’s published VetGuide. This page is a free community resource. We are not VA-accredited and do not file claims or provide legal advice (per 38 U.S.C. § 5904).
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Next review: October 2026
Maintained by: Veterans Benefits Navigator editorial team. Every citation links to a primary federal or state source. See editorial standards and our privacy posture.
Primary sources: 5 U.S.C. § 2108 (Veteran defined), 5 CFR Part 302 (Employment in the excepted service), OPM VetGuide
Estimate which veteran preference category may apply to you in federal hiring[src]. Preference rules for the competitive service are at 5 CFR Part 302[src]. Veteran preference is a factor in the federal hiring process, not a guarantee of employment.