Government Ranks Up Hiring: Merit-Based Makeover Hits Federal Jobs
Published Date: 9/8/2025
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The Office of Personnel Management is making hiring smarter and fairer by using clear rankings to pick the best candidates for government jobs. This change affects agencies hiring for competitive and excepted service roles, giving them more flexibility and making sure the best people get chosen. These updates are rolling out now and aim to save time and money while boosting merit-based hiring.
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