Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
OPM
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- Who it's for
- Disabled veterans (no time limit) and others within 3 years
Open to: veterans. - Cost
- Free
- Free with no benefit?
- Yes: no GI Bill, VR&E or VET TEC benefit needed.
- What you get
- Noncompetitive federal hiring up to GS-11
- Type
- Fellowship, apprenticeship or hiring program
- Credential strength
- 3/5: Hiring pathway; no credential, but can shorten the time to a job offer.
- Format
- Format unclear (Varies)
- Location
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Rolling (apply any time)
- Next start
- Rolling
- Stipend / housing / travel
- Federal salary
- Jobs it can lead to
- Federal IT Specialist; Program Analyst
- Official page
- opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/vets
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026