5 CFR § 302.403 Employment in the Excepted Service

§ 302.403 Qualifications for promotion.

Current through Oct 15, 2026 · Read all of Part 302

⚠ 3 pending changes to Part 302

In determining qualifications for promotion with respect to an employee who is a preference eligible, an agency shall waive:

(a) Requirements as to age, height, and weight unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position; and

(b) Physical requirements if, in the opinion of the agency, after considering the recommendation of an accredited physician, the preference eligible is physically able to perform efficiently the duties of the position for which the promotion is proposed.

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