Release 26.17 - 5/14/2026
Applicant List
Enhanced Rule of Many certificates to automatically apply the Score Equivalent tiebreaker option when HR users select the Number of Names referral method. When this option is applied, the system will include all applicants who share the same score and priority as the last candidate on the list. This ensures consistent, regulation‑aligned handling of tied scores and improves transparency on issued certificates.
See: Creating a rule of many certificate
Release 26.12 - 3/5/2026
Applicant Record
- The following NOR code messages have been added:
| Code | Definition | Message |
|---|---|---|
EL3C |
Eligible, discontinued consideration after following "Rule of Many" procedures | Your certified application has received three documented bona fide considerations under "Rule of Many" procedures but you were not selected; therefore, you will no longer be considered for this position. |
IQTQ |
Does not meet TQs | You were not considered because your application does not demonstrate that you meet the Technical Qualifications (TQs), as required by the vacancy announcement. |
- The following NOR code message has been retired:
| Code | Definition | Message |
|---|---|---|
ELNS3 |
Eligible, discontinued consideration after following "Rule of Three" procedures | Your certified application has received three official considerations under "Rule of Three" procedures; therefore, you will no longer be considered for this position. |
Note: Previously applied codes will be retained; however, it can no longer be applied.
See: Notice of Results (NOR) Message Codes
Release 26.04 - 11/13/2025
Applicant List
- Added a Rule of Many option to the Certificate Type field on the Applicant List page. This new certificate type will be available for vacancies with the Public (U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens) USAJOBS Announcement Type selected.
Release 26.03 - 10/30/2025
Applicant Record
- The following NOR message code has been added:
| Code | Definition | Message |
|---|---|---|
ELIC |
Eligible ICTAP applicant, another ICTAP selected | Your application was found well qualified as an ICTAP eligible and was referred for further consideration. However, another well qualified ICTAP eligible applicant was selected. |