Where can I find forms that may be necessary when applying?
Forms are a type of document that agencies often request and you may need to provide supplemental forms when applying to certain jobs. You can find a list of all required documents under the Required Documents section of the job announcement. These will most often be documents that you have created, such as your resume or work sample, or that have been given to you by another organization, such as a license, certificate, or reference.
Standard forms
Agencies use standard forms for various employment and benefits program purposes. These forms have the abbreviation "SF" as part of the form name. Common standard forms include:
- SF-50 – Notification of Personnel Action(PDF, 335.25 KB)
- SF-15 – Application for 10-point Veterans Preference(PDF, 1.22 MB)
View all other standard forms.
Optional forms
Agencies use optional forms for various purposes not covered under other categories. These forms have the abbreviation "OF" as part of the form name. Common optional forms include:
- OF-306 – Declaration for Federal Employment(PDF, 97.75 KB)
View all other optional forms.
Federal Aviation Administration documents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) uses additional documents. View all FAA documents.
For other agency-specific documents or forms, please contact the hiring agency.