A preference eligible who receives a passing grade in an examination for entrance into the competitive service is entitled to additional points above his earned rating, as follows—
(1) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(C)–(G) of this title—10 points; and
(2) a preference eligible under section 2108(3)(A)–(B) of this title—5 points.
(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 419; Pub. L. 90–83, §1(8), Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title XI, §1102(b), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1922.)
| Derivation | U.S. Code | Revised Statutes and Statutes at Large |
|---|---|---|
| 5 U.S.C. 852 (1st sentence). | June 27, 1944, ch. 287, §3 (less proviso), 58 Stat. 388. | |
| Jan. 19, 1948, ch. 1, §2, 62 Stat. 3. | ||
| Dec. 27, 1950, ch. 1151, §2(a), 64 Stat. 1117. | ||
| July 14, 1952, ch. 728, §2, 66 Stat. 627. | ||
| Aug. 14, 1953, ch. 485, §1(a) “Sec. 3 (1st sentence)”, 67 Stat. 581. |
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