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Federal Career Explorer

Learn what GS level you qualify for and discover eligible federal positions.This page is for learning and filtering — not applying.

GS Eligibility Ledger
Your education + experience = Your GS level — fixed rules, no exceptions

Less than Bachelor's

Any

GS-6 and below

Bachelor's Degree

0 years

GS-7
YOU

Bachelor's Degree

1 year specialized experience

GS-9

Master's Degree

0 years

GS-9

Master's Degree

1 year specialized experience

GS-11
Your current eligibility
Other GS levels

This table is educational and shows the standard federal qualification rules.

Your Profile
Tell us about yourself to calculate your maximum eligible GS level

4-year undergraduate degree

Specialized experience is work directly related to the job

Open to all U.S. citizens

Your Maximum Eligible GS Level:

GS-7

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.
Search Federal Jobs
Only GS-compatible jobs you qualify for will be shown (GS-7 and below)
Filters:
Showing only GS-7 and below (based on your profile)

Try: "IT Specialist", "Program Analyst", "Administrative", "Engineering"

What You Can Do Next
Your path to reaching higher GS levels

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:

  • 1
    Gain 1 year of specialized experience to reach GS-9
  • 2
    Complete internships or fellowships in your field
  • 3
    Consider graduate school for faster advancement

Federal Promotion Ladder:

GS-5
GS-7(You)
GS-9
GS-11
GS-12
GS-13
GS-14
GS-15