VA Job Applications and Forms

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.

Form #	Form Description
10-2850 PDF	Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors
10-2850a PDF	Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse
10-2850a-addendum doc	Addendum to provide additional space for listing nursing experience that will not fit on the application
10-2850b PDF	Application for Medical Residents
10-2850c PDF	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
OF-612 PDF	Optional Application for Federal Employment form for non-health care positions
OF-306 PDF	Declaration for Federal Employment form
OPM Form 1203 FX PDF	Qualifications and Availability Form C and Occupational Questionnaire
SF 15 PDF	Application for 10-point Veterans Preference
US Application Cover Page PDF	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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	Additional Forms
	VA job announcements often require various forms in addition to those listed here. Use the VA Forms search tool to find the forms you need.

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Reviewed/Updated Date: October 14, 2009