Section 55-c authorizes the designation of up to 500 positions in the non-competitive class to be filled by qualified veterans with disabilities.
Resources for Veterans
Veteran Resources
As the central Human Resources agency for the State of New York, the Department of Civil Service is proud of its ongoing commitment to employing Veterans across New York State government. With programs such as the Governor’s Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (55b/c program) and the Veterans Temporary Hiring Program, New York State is actively seeking Veterans to enter the NYS workforce.
The Veterans Temporary Hiring Program provides veterans with access to temporary employment across New York State.
Veteran Preference Points
Eligible veterans may qualify for additional credits on passing New York State Civil Service examination scores. These credits can improve a veteran’s standing on an eligible list for appointment or promotion.
Veterans’ Preference Credits
- Open-Competitive Examinations: 5 additional points for eligible non-disabled veterans and 10 points for eligible disabled veterans.
- Promotional Examinations: 2.5 additional points for eligible non-disabled veterans and 5 points for eligible disabled veterans.
Veterans who previously used non-disabled veteran credits for a Civil Service appointment or promotion and were subsequently certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as disabled veterans may be eligible for additional disabled veteran credits.
How to Request Veterans’ Preference Credits
Veterans should request preference credits when completing their Civil Service examination application. Supporting documentation may be required to verify eligibility.
The T-252 (Authorization for Disability Record) is used to verify service-connected disability information when applicable.
For questions regarding eligibility, documentation requirements, or the T-252 verification process, individuals may contact the Examination Services and Recruitment Processing Unit (ESRPU) at ESRPU@cs.ny.gov .
Additional Resources
United State Department of Veterans Services
The VA carries out specific missions to make good on their commitment to Veterans and other beneficiaries.
NYS Department of Veterans' Services (DVS)
The DVS helps Veterans and their families get the benefits they have earned through military service.
NYS Department of Labor Veterans' Program
As a veteran you receive priority services in all NYS employment and training programs for which you are eligible.
Glossary of Titles - Inquiry Tool (GOT-IT)
This tool allows New York State employees to learn more about job titles within the State.
New York State Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS)
New York State is Hiring! New York State agencies are hiring for thousands of critical positions open across the state. To help agencies fill these positions, the Department of Civil Service has developed the NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow State agencies to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations. New State employees hired under the NY HELPS Program will be appointed on a permanent basis.