Utah Veterans’ Hiring Preference for State Jobs
Program at a Glance
- Location: Utah (state government jobs open to the public)
- Status: Open; claim it when you apply
- Maximum benefit: 5 points or 5% of the total possible score for veterans and service members, or 10 points or 10% for veterans with a disability and Purple Heart recipients, whichever is greater
- Who it’s for: Veterans, service members, veterans with a disability, Purple Heart recipients, retired members of the armed forces, and spouses or surviving spouses of veterans
- How to apply: Select yes on the veteran status question when you apply for a state job and upload proof of service
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
The preference applies to initial employment with Utah state government. Spouses and surviving spouses get the same percentage the veteran is, or would have been, entitled to. Upload one of these with your application: a DD214, NGB22, DD256, a VA status letter, or active duty orders, a leave and earnings statement or drill schedule. Candidates still have to meet all of a position’s qualifications, and the hiring manager keeps final discretion. The Utah Department of Workforce Services also provides employment services for veterans, military members and spouses.
Official source: Utah Division of Human Resource Management: Veterans hiring pathway
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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.