Classified service; veteran preference
Ind. Code § 4-15-2.2-32
in effectSec. 32. (a) Former members of the armed forces of the United States who meet both of the following requirements shall receive a preference for appointment or reemployment in the state classified service:
(1) The veteran served in any branch of the armed forces.
(2) The veteran was not discharged or separated from the armed forces under conditions set forth in IC 10-17-12-8.1(2).
(b) When:
(1) preemployment interviews of external candidates are conducted; and
(2) the qualified applicant pool includes veterans;
veterans must be included in the group offered interviews.
(c) In computing seniority for purposes of a personnel reduction in state civil service, the computation must include the length of time the employee spent in the armed forces of the United States.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56. Amended by P.L.238-2025, SEC.4; P.L.94-2026, SEC.3.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/4Fetched: 10/17/2026