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The federal government offers unique hiring paths to help hire individuals that represent our diverse society. Learn more about each hiring path and your eligibility.

Open to the public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees Current or former federal employees in the competitive or excepted services.
Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.
National Guard & reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Students & recent graduates Current students enrolled in or who have graduated from an accredited educational institution
Senior executives Individuals looking for an executive level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.
Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.
Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

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Open to the public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees Current or former federal employees in the competitive or excepted services.

Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Military spouses Military spouses relocating under PCS orders, or whose spouse is 100% disabled or died while on active duty.

National Guard & reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Students & recent graduates Current students enrolled in or who have graduated from an accredited educational institution

Senior executives Individuals looking for an executive level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is, or was, working overseas.

Native Americans Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps VISTA Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

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