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5 U.S.C. § 3361

Title 5 Chapter 33 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 3361. Promotion; competitive service; examination

  • (a) An individual may be promoted in the competitive service only if he has passed an examination or is specifically excepted from examination under section 3302 of this title . This section does not take from the President any authority conferred by section 3301 of this title that is consistent with the provisions of this title governing the competitive service.
  • (b) Promotions in the competitive service within the Department of Defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements, subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles.

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