This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on April 1, 2011 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is the OPM Form SF-62 used for?
A: The OPM Form SF-62 is used for agency requests to pass over a preference eligible or object to an eligible.
Q: What is a preference eligible?
A: A preference eligible is an individual who has a 5-point or 10-point veterans' preference.
Q: What does it mean to pass over a preference eligible?
A: To pass over a preference eligible means to not select them for a job even though they have veterans' preference.
Q: When can an agency pass over a preference eligible?
A: An agency can pass over a preference eligible for a legitimate reason such as job-related qualifications, suitability, or misconduct.
Q: What does it mean to object to an eligible?
A: To object to an eligible means to challenge their qualifications for a job.
Q: Who can use the OPM Form SF-62?
A: The OPM Form SF-62 can be used by federal agencies.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of OPM Form SF-62 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.