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Federal Employment Information Fact Sheets

The Optional Form 612

You may apply for most jobs with a resume, or the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or any written format you choose. For jobs that are filled through automated procedures, Federal agencies may require that you submit a resume and/or other specialized forms. Jobs with unique requirements may also occasionally require special forms.

There are two versions of the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) available on this page.

The first (OF612.TXT) , is a text version that can be filled out off-line or by using a text editor. To view, print, or save this form, click on the .TXT file named above.

The second (of612.pdf) is a fillable version of the form that you can also print from a laser printer and complete off-line by hand or typewriter. To download this form, click on the .pdf file name above.