Are veterans given priority on hiring when applying for positions with the federal government?
Yes, veterans with service-connected disabilities receive preference in appointments to federal jobs. The federal government appreciates your sacrifice; therefore, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking federal employment from being penalized for their time in military service. Veterans Preference recognizes the economic loss suffered by citizens who have served their country in uniform, restores veterans to a favorable competitive position for government employment, and acknowledges the larger obligation owed to veterans with service-connected disabilities. For more information, visit the USAJOBS Veterans Employment Resource Center.
