Eligibility
Federal agencies can use the military spouse non-competitive hiring process to fill positions on either a temporary or permanent basis.
You're eligible if you are:
- A spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces.
- A spouse of a service member who is 100% disabled due to a service-connected injury at the time of separation from military service.
- A spouse of a service member killed while on active duty.
You are no longer eligible if you remarry.
You must meet certain criteria for each of these eligibility categories. Learn more about hiring options available to military spousesOpens in a new window.
Your eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation.
How do I know a job is open to military spouses?
In the job announcement look for the This job is open to section. When a job is open to Military spouses you'll see this icon: There may be other groups listed that can also apply.
You can also select the Military spouses filter in search. Your results will display all jobs open to military spouses.
Documents you may need
- Documentation verifying marriage For example, a marriage certificate
- A copy of your spouse's active military orders
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DD-214
Certificate of release or discharge from active duty
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Military spouses of 100% disabled separated or retired veterans and widows or widowers, who are not remarried, of military service members who were killed on active duty.
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DD 1300
Report of Casualty
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Military spouses who are widows and widowers, and are not remarried, of military service members who were killed on active duty.
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