Prior Federal civilian service counts toward completion of probation if it is in the same agency, same line of work, and without a break in service. The probationary period is used to determine the employee's ability and fitness required for permanent Government service. When a vacancy announcement indicates that status candidates are eligible to apply, career employees and career-conditional employees who have served at least 90 days after competitive appointment may apply. Once acquired, status belongs to the individual, not to a position. Download the file by clicking on the .pdf file name and follow print help instructions below.
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