Noncompetitive class
Compiled text through Jan 31, 2026
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
No later Register activity identified in this check.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Department of Civil Service
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Jan 31, 2026
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Latest notice
- PSC-03-25-00006-P · Proposed rule · Jan 22, 2025
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)A position in the noncompetitive class may be filled by the appointment of a person who meets the minimum qualifications established for such position by the Department of Civil Service. A nomination for such an appointment shall state the qualifications of the nominee and shall be filed by the appointing authority with the Department of Civil Service, except as specified in subdivision (b) of this section. Such appointment shall become effective only upon approval by the Department of Civil Service.
(b)The president may authorize the personnel officer of a department or agency to pass upon the minimum qualifications of nominees for appointment to designated positions in the noncompetitive class in such department or agency.
(c)Positions in the noncompetitive class other than those determined to be positions having duties such as can be performed by physically or mentally handicapped persons and having as part of the position title the designation “§ 55-b”, shall be listed in Appendix 2 of these rules and made a part hereof. Positions which have been designated by the Civil Service Commission as positions which are confidential or requiring the performance of functions influencing policy will be indicated in Appendix 2 with the symbol o/. Positions having as part of the position title the designation “§ 55-b” will be listed in a special roster maintained for such purpose by the commission, and incumbents shall be advised thereof by the appropriate appointing authority.