Chapter 123:1-11 | Applications for Examination

Rule 123:1-11-04 | Character and fitness of applicant.

• Effective: April 10, 2026
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) Satisfactory information produced at any time to the director or designee, either before or after examination, of any of the following, is sufficient to exclude the applicant from examination or to remove the applicant's name from any eligible list:

(1) The applicant committed acts that demonstrate character traits that would be detrimental to successful performance of the employment sought;

(2) The applicant was previously dismissed for good cause from public service with any federal, state, or local public entity;

(3) The applicant has a conviction of a job related felony; or

(4) The applicant has an established pattern of poor work habits and performance with previous employers.

(B) If an agency's appointing authority determines to exclude or remove the applicant from any eligible list, the appointing authority will comply with applicable requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.

Last updated April 10, 2026 at 7:43 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 124.09
Amplifies: 124.25
Five Year Review Date: 1/15/2031
Prior Effective Dates: 8/24/1981

Rule 123:1-11-08 | Applications.

• Effective: April 10, 2026
• Promulgated Under: 119.03

(A) The completed application, which may consist of a civil service application, resume, responses to supplemental questions, or other documents specified in the job posting, will be the sole criteria in determining an applicant's eligibility for any examination. Information showing that an applicant meets all of the minimum qualifications as stated on a job posting will appear on the completed application.

(B) Failure of an applicant to indicate the qualifications as to experience or any other requirements described in the job posting will be considered sufficient cause to exclude an applicant from the examination. An applicant may correct an incomplete application as long as any necessary corrections are made prior to the posting deadline.

Last updated April 10, 2026 at 7:43 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 124.09
Amplifies: 124.25
Five Year Review Date: 1/15/2031
Prior Effective Dates: 11/14/2000