# 5 C.F.R. § 330.606 (2026): Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_606

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 330.606 (2026)
- **Heading:** Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 330: RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT (GENERAL) / Subpart F: Agency Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) for Local Surplus and Displaced Employees / § 330.606: § 330.606   Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”.

## Text

(a) At a minimum, the agency must define “well-qualified” as having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy. The agency definition may or may not equate to the highly or best qualified assessment criteria established for the vacancy; however, the agency definition of “well-qualified” must satisfy the criteria in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Under an agency's definition of “well-qualified,” the agency must be able to determine whether a CTAP eligible:
(1) Meets the basic eligibility requirements (including employment suitability requirements under part 731 of this chapter and any medical qualifications requirements), qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements), and any applicable selective factors;
(2) Is physically qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the position;
(3) Meets any special qualifying conditions of the position;
(4) Is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and
(5) At agency discretion, either:
(i) Rates at or above specified level(s) on all quality ranking factors; or
(ii) Rates above minimally qualified in the agency's rating and ranking process.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 330.601 (2026) § 330.601   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_601.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.602 (2026) § 330.602   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_602.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.603 (2026) § 330.603   Requirements for agency CTAPs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_603.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.604 (2026) § 330.604   Requirements for agency CTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_604.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.605 (2026) § 330.605   Agency responsibilities for deciding who is well-qualified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_605.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.606 (2026) § 330.606   Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_606.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.607 (2026) § 330.607   Applying CTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_607.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.608 (2026) § 330.608   Other agency CTAP responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_608.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.609 (2026) § 330.609   Exceptions to CTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_609.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.610 (2026) § 330.610   CTAP eligibility period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_610.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.611 (2026) § 330.611   Establishing CTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_611.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.612 (2026) § 330.612   Proof of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_612.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.613 (2026) § 330.613   OPM's role in CTAP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_613.md)

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