Section 55-c of the Civil Service Law sets aside 500 entry level state positions for qualified wartime veterans with disabilities. If you meet the minimum qualifications for a position, you do not have to sit an initial written examination. Once approved you also get access to the 55-b/c recruitment resources portal, where state agencies filling entry level positions can see your details.
Submit the Application for the New York State Governor’s Program to Hire Persons with Disabilities Under Sections 55-b and 55-c, following the submission instructions on the form, together with your DD214 and VA Benefit Summary Letter. The Department of Civil Service then sends you an eligibility letter to submit with your resume when you apply for entry level positions.
The completed 55-b/55-c application, your DD214, and your VA Benefit Summary Letter showing a 10 percent or greater disability rating, or documentation of your Purple Heart.
