Fill out SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) online
Standard Form 15 (SF-15) is used by veterans, disabled veterans, and certain family members to claim 10-point preference in federal hiring. Veteran preference gives eligible applicants an advantage in the competitive examination and appointment process for federal jobs.
How to fill out SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference)
Enter applicant information
Provide your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and the position or examination for which you are claiming veteran preference.
Select your preference type
Check the box that corresponds to the type of 10-point preference you are claiming: compensable disability (CP/CPS), non-compensable disability (XP), Purple Heart (XP), or derived preference for a spouse, widow/widower, or mother.
Provide military service details
Enter your branch of service, dates of active duty, and type of discharge. If claiming derived preference, provide the veteran information in the designated section.
Attach documentation and sign
Attach the required supporting documents: DD-214 (or equivalent), VA disability rating letter, and any other documentation specified for your preference type. Sign and date the form.
About SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference)
Who needs this form
Veterans with a service-connected disability, Purple Heart recipients, and certain spouses, widows/widowers, and mothers of deceased or disabled veterans who are applying for federal civilian positions and want to claim 10-point preference.
Where to submit
Submit to the federal agency where you are applying for employment, along with the supporting documentation specified on the form (DD-214, VA disability letter, etc.). Attach the SF-15 and supporting documents to your application materials.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not attaching the required supporting documentation (DD-214, VA letter, etc.)
- Claiming 10-point preference without meeting the eligibility criteria
- Confusing 5-point preference (which does not require the SF-15) with 10-point preference
- Not checking the correct box for the type of 10-point preference being claimed
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What is the difference between 5-point and 10-point veteran preference?
Five-point preference (TP) is for veterans who served during a war or campaign and received an honorable discharge. No SF-15 is required. Ten-point preference (CP, CPS, XP) is for disabled veterans, Purple Heart recipients, and certain family members. The SF-15 and supporting documentation are required to claim 10-point preference.
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