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OPM.gov / Frequently Asked Questions / Political Appointees and Career Civil Service Positions FAQ / General
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No.  For example, a person who was a political appointee in 2015 and was hired for a career Federal job in 2016, with OPM approval, can apply for and be selected for another career Federal job and OPM will not review the selection under the revised policy. 
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