Which statement about cancellation of eligibility is true?

• A. It applies to applicants and means ineligible to hold the position.
• B. It applies to employees.
• C. It can be appealed to MSPB.
• D. It is the least serious action.

Answer: (A)

Cancellation of eligibility is the action that ends a candidate’s chance to be hired for a specific position. It applies to applicants who have not yet been offered or begun employment, and it means they are ineligible to hold that position. It does not apply to current employees, since it targets the hiring process rather than personnel actions taken against someone who already works for the agency. It isn’t typically appealed to the MSPB, because MSPB handles appeals of personnel actions affecting current employees, not eligibility determinations during recruitment. And it isn’t the least serious action—the consequence is losing the opportunity for employment in that job, which can have significant career implications. That’s why the statement about applicability to applicants and the ineligibility to hold the position is the true one.