Federal Career Explorer
Learn what GS level you qualify for and discover eligible federal positions.This page is for learning and filtering — not applying.
Less than Bachelor's
Any
Bachelor's Degree
0 years
Bachelor's Degree
1 year specialized experience
Master's Degree
0 years
Master's Degree
1 year specialized experience
This table is educational and shows the standard federal qualification rules.
4-year undergraduate degree
Specialized experience is work directly related to the job
Open to all U.S. citizens
Your Maximum Eligible GS Level:
Eligible grades:
GS-1 through GS-7
- Bachelor's degree with no specialized experience qualifies you for GS-7.
- Public competitive positions are open to all qualified U.S. citizens.
- You won't see Pathways-exclusive positions.
Try: "IT Specialist", "Program Analyst", "Administrative", "Engineering"
You currently qualify for: GS-7 roles
Based on: Bachelor's Degree + 0 years specialized experience
To reach the next GS level, do ONE of these:
- 1Gain 1 year of specialized experience to reach GS-9
- 2Complete internships or fellowships in your field
- 3Consider graduate school for faster advancement
Federal Promotion Ladder: