10-Point Preference

10-Point Preference

Ten points are added to the passing examination score of:

A veteran who served any time and who (1) has a present service- connected disability or (2) is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension from the military or the Department of Veterans Affairs. Individuals who received a Purple Heart qualify as disabled veterans.
An unmarried spouse of certain deceased veterans, a spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service-connected disability, and

A mother of a veteran who died in service or who is permanently and totally disabled