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Use the Search Form to find open positions in the career fields and locations where you desire employment. Submitting the search form will redirect you to USAJOBS. If you are a VA employee or status-eligible candidate, you can search all VA jobs open in those categories after you arrive at USAJOBS.

NOTE: Some jobs may not have a predetermined salary/grade. To view these, leave the salary/grade refiners blank.
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Look for the "Save this search and e-mail me jobs" link after you've searched for a job. Click that link to sign up for e-mail alerts that will tell you when more VA jobs that match your search criteria have become available.
VA Job Applications and Forms

Application instructions specific to each job posting can be found at the end of the announcement. Some positions require you to apply online, while others require that you submit a paper application directly to each VA facility where you desire employment.

VA has several different application forms based on your occupation type. Look in the table below to find the correct application for your occupation, as well as additional required forms.

Responding to a Job Announcement
Be sure to follow the application instructions given in the job announcement. They are your primary guide for responding to a posted opening. Here are additional reminders for submitting an application:

  1. Please send your signed, completed application and any other required forms to the Organization Contact at the Organization Address, both of which are listed at the end of the job announcement.
  2. Write the Announcement Number, also listed at the end of the job announcement, on your application.
  3. Keep a copy of the entire application package for your records.
The documents below are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Acrobat Reader software can be downloaded for free.
Form Number
Form Description
Download 10-2850
Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors
Download 10-2850A
Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse


Download 10-2850B
Application for Medical Residents
Download 10-2850C
Application for Audiologist, Audiologist - Speech Pathologist, Biomedical Engineer, Blind Rehabilitation Specialist, Certified Registered Respiratory Therapist, Dental Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologic Technician, Dietitian, Expanded-function Dental Auxiliary, Kinesiotherapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Instrument Technician, Medical Records Administrator, Medical Records Specialist, Medical Records Technician, Medical Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Orthotist-Prosthetist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, Psychologist, Prosthetic Representative, Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician, Social Worker, and Therapeutic Radiologic Technologist
Download OF-612
Optional Application for Federal Employment form for non-health care positions
Download OF-306
Declaration for Federal Employment form
Download OPM Form 1203 FX
Qualifications and Availability Form C and Occupational Questionnaire
Download SF 15
Application for 10-point Veterans Preference
Download US Application
Cover Page
Use this cover page when faxing application materials for jobs posted by a Delegated Examining Unit, or in other limited cases when instructions indicate a fax will be accepted.
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VA job announcements often require various forms in addition to those listed here. Use our VA Forms search tool to find the forms you need.
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