Data / Federal rules / 2025-11576
Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service
The Personnel Management Office published this final rule in the Federal Register on June 24, 2025. It took effect on June 24, 2025.
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What the agency says
As directed by Executive Order 14284, "Strengthening Probationary Periods in the Federal Service," issued on April 24, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rescinding the regulations on probationary periods for initial appointments in the competitive service and making conforming amendments.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2025-11576
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Personnel Management Office
- Published
- June 24, 2025
- Takes effect
- June 24, 2025
- Dates
- This final rule is effective on June 24, 2025.
- Docket
- Docket ID: OPM-2025-0015
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3206-AO98
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 5 CFR 301; 5 CFR 307; 5 CFR 315; 5 CFR 316; 5 CFR 351; 5 CFR 720
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Employment; Equal employment opportunity; Government employees; Individuals with disabilities; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Veterans
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 4
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