New York State’s Veterans with Disabilities Employment Program (55-c)
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (cs.ny.gov), checked Aug 25, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- 55-c ProgramQualified veterans with disabilities seeking entry-level state jobs in the non-competitive class.
- 55-b ProgramQualified persons with disabilities seeking entry-level state jobs.
- 55-b/c Recruitment Resources Program PortalQualified 55-b/c candidates with a 55-b/c letter of eligibility who want to submit employment information for consideration by State agencies filling entry-level positions.
Eligibility
Eligibility pursuant to Sections 55-b and 55-c of the Civil Service Law is limited to persons with physical or mental disabilities, who are found otherwise qualified to satisfactorily perform the duties of a position.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (cs.ny.gov), checked Aug 25, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Complete the 55-b/c Program application.
- Submit the completed application with your resume, DD-214, and VA rating decision letter.
- If you do not have your DD-214, submit your application anyway; it will be processed as a 55-b application.
- Obtain your DD-214 and request a status change from 55-b to 55-c once you meet the veteran criteria.
- Wait for program approval and your 55-c letter of eligibility.
- After approval, create a personal NY.gov ID if you do not have one.
- Log in to the 55-b/c Recruitment Resources Program Portal and submit your contact, academic, occupational, and job preference information.
- Upload your resume in the portal for consideration by State agencies filling entry-level positions.
What to bring
- Completed 55-b/c Program application
- Resume
- DD-214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
- VA rating decision letter
- Contact information
- Academic details
- Occupational details
- Employment or job location preferences
What to expect
No initial written examination is required for appointment. Once you are approved, you will receive a 55-b or 55-c letter of eligibility that is effective for three years; after three years, you may contact program staff to request an extension.
Contact
- Serves all of New York
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Source: Official government website (cs.ny.gov). Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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