You get 20 percent added to a passing score on an Ohio civil service exam if you are a veteran, or 15 percent if you are currently serving in a reserve component and have completed initial entry-level training.
Claim the preference when you apply for Ohio civil service employment and submit your service documentation with your application.
Your DD214 showing 180 days or more of active duty and an honorable discharge, or proof of current good standing in a reserve component along with proof that you completed initial entry-level training.
