[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 5, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 5CFR302.203]

[Page 141]
 
                    TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
 
                CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
 
PART 302_EMPLOYMENT IN THE EXCEPTED SERVICE--Table of Contents
 
                     Subpart B_Eligibility Standards
 
Sec. 302.203  Disqualifying factors.

    (a) The qualification standards established by an agency or by an 
administrative level or subdivision of an agency may provide that 
certain reasons disqualify an applicant for appointment. The following, 
among others, may be included as disqualifying reasons:
    (1) Dismissal from employment for delinquency or misconduct;
    (2) Criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously 
disgraceful conduct;
    (3) Intentional false statement or deception or fraud in examination 
or appointment;
    (4) Habitual use of intoxicating beverages to excess;
    (5) Reasonable doubt as to the loyalty of the person involved to the 
Government of the United States;
    (6) Any legal or other disqualification which makes the individual 
unfit for service; or
    (7) Lack of United States citizenship.
    (b) An agency may not disqualify an applicant solely because of his/
her retired status.