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5 U.S.C. § 3301

Title 5 Chapter 33 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 3301. Civil service; generally

  • (a) The President may—
    • (1) prescribe such regulations for the admission of individuals into the civil service in the executive branch as will best promote the efficiency of that service;
    • (2) ascertain the fitness of applicants as to age, health, character, knowledge, and ability for the employment sought; and
    • (3) appoint and prescribe the duties of individuals to make inquiries for the purpose of this section.
  • (b) The President may authorize the Department of Defense to determine the qualification, examination, and assessment procedures for positions in the competitive service based primarily on job-related competencies and skills, including the use of structured interviews, technical evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and alternative assessments.

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