Rule 211

California Code of Regulations, Section 211, provides that a State employee who has been dismissed by adverse action may only participate in State civil service examinations if he or she has obtained prior approval from the State Personnel Board Executive Officer. Requests to participate in open examinations must be submitted in writing to the State Personnel Board. The decision to approve or deny a request to participate in an examination is based on the circumstances surrounding the dismissal as well as the type of position the dismissed employee is seeking. In addition, the State Personnel Board considers the employee's evidence of corrected behavior and his/her ability to assume the responsibilities and duties associated with a return to State service.

Dismissed State employees do not have reinstatement eligibility and may not apply for vacant positions.  Dismissed State employees may only seek access to employment within the State civil service system under the provisions of Section 211.

View and print the Rule 211 brochure:

• Information About Examination Eligibility for Persons who were Dismissed from State Service