NRS 284.253
Preference on list for residents of Nevada.

In establishing the lists of eligible persons, a preference must be allowed for persons who reside in this State at the time the examination is completed. Five points must be added to the passing grade achieved on the examination. For the purposes of this section, the person examined must reside physically within the State. If any person is absent from the State with the intention in good faith to return without delay and continue the person’s residence, the time of the absence must not be considered in determining the fact of the person’s residence.

Source: Section 284.253 — Preference on list for residents of Nevada., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-284.html#NRS284Sec253 (accessed May 26, 2025).

284.205
Competitive examinations: Regulations. 284.210
Competitive examinations: Requirements 284.215
Examination of persons with disabilities. 284.220
Certificates of general or special qualifications. 284.230
Time and place of holding examination 284.235
Designation of persons to assist in examinations. 284.240
Grounds for refusal to examine or certify. 284.245
Statement of Administrator upon refusal to examine or certify 284.250
Regulations for establishment of lists of eligible persons 284.253
Preference on list for residents of Nevada. 284.254
Preference on list for person separated from service because agency terminated. 284.255
Appointments to be made from appropriate lists. 284.260
Preferences for veterans, certain surviving spouses and members of Nevada National Guard: Additional credits on examination. 284.265
Notice of new positions and vacancies: Certification of names by Administrator

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Section 284.253 — Preference on list for residents of Nevada., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-284.html#NRS284Sec253 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

NRS 284.253 Preference on list for residents of Nevada.

NRS 284.253
Preference on list for residents of Nevada.