313 Duration of Results

The time period examination results are valid is based on the type of examination and situation in which qualification is required.

313.1 Written Examination or Rated Application Entrance Rating

An entrance rating of “eligible” (on either the written examination or rated application) is valid for a minimum period of 2 years and may be extended by the applicant for a third year and for additional years by hiring officials.

313.2 Performance Examination Entrance Rating

An entrance rating of “eligible” on a performance examination is valid for 2 years.

313.3 Noncompetitive Ratings for Reinstatement, Transfer from Another Agency, or Veterans Recruitment Appointment

An entrance rating of “eligible” (on either the written examination or rated application) is used in place of the equivalent noncompetitive examination — even if the rating on the register has expired — as long as the examination or rating guide specification has not changed. When an examination or rating guide is replaced, once entrance results for the new examination or rating guide for a specific area are available from the first entrance announcement to the public, an eligible rating from the new examination or rating guide is required to make one of these noncompetitive actions.

313.4 Written Examination or Rated Application Ratings for Inservice Placement

A rating of “eligible” for the inservice examination (on either the written examination or rated application) is valid indefinitely, unless the examination or rating guide specification is changed. An entrance rating of “eligible” (on either the written examination or rated application) is used in place of the equivalent inservice examination — even if the rating on the register has expired — as long as the examination or rating guide specification has not changed. See 233.12, Examination Requirements, for situations in which it is permitted to substitute an examination.

313.5 Performance Examination Results for Inservice Placement

An inservice performance test (including a dictation test) rating of “eligible” is valid for a maximum period of 2 years. The rating can be extended if the employee holds a position requiring regular use of the skill or ability tested (e.g., typing), in which case the result is valid as long as the employee holds the position.