State of Connecticut Human Resources
Request to Waive Exam in Accordance With CGS Section 5-227b
Form #: CT-HR-27
Effective: 7/1/2013
I am requesting to waive an examination for a classified competitive position in accordance
with CGS Section 5-227b. (Refer to General Letter 222 for exam waivers for positions where
the possession of a professional license, degree or satisfactory completion of an accreditation,
certificate, or licensure program is a mandatory requirement for appointment.)
Agency Name: ______________________________________________________________
Class Title: _______________________________________
Class Code: _____________
Position Number(s): _________________________________________________________
Is the position(s) listed above approved by DAS and OPM?
____Yes
____No
Request date: ____________
Have you cleared reemployment, SEBAC or other mandatory lists?
____Yes
____No
In accordance with CGS Section 5-227b (as amended by Public Act 13-247) the Department of
Administrative Services (DAS) may waive an examination and delegate to a state agency
department head the authority to conduct the recruitment for such position under certain
specified conditions. The conditions are listed below.
Check either (1) if the job class is used by only one agency or check (2) if the job class is used
by more than one agency and provide the requested information.
_____ (1) The position(s) is in a professional or managerial job classification that is utilized by
a single state agency, the number of positions in the class is limited in number, and the class
has few vacancies.
Is this a managerial class? If so, indicate MP salary grade. _____
Is this a professional class? If so, indicate EEO code _____ and salary level _____.
Is this job classification only used in your agency? _____
(This is a requirement.)
How many filled positions does your agency have in this job classification? _____
How many vacancies has your agency filled in this job class in the past 3 years? _____
How many vacancies do you anticipate filling in this job class in the next year? _____
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