Who Can Be Reinstated?
Generally, as a former permanent competitive employee of New York State, you may be permanently reinstated to any competitive class position you once held on a permanent basis, or to any position for which you were eligible for transfer, provided the reinstatement meets the basic criteria below: • If you left state service less than one year ago, the reinstatement request from a State agency will usually be approved by the Department of Civil Service provided: • the reinstatement will benefit the agency • your prior service did not end with a disciplinary action • there is no reemployment list for the position • If you left state service more than one year ago, the reinstatement must also be approved by the Civil Service Commission.
