# 5 C.F.R. § 330.704 (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_704

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 330.704 (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 G: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) for Displaced Employees / § 330.704: § 330.704   Minimum criteria for agency definition of “well-qualified”.

## Text

(a) At a minimum, agencies 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 an ICTAP eligible:
(1) Meets the basic eligibility requirements (including employment suitability requirements under part 731 of this chapter and any medical qualification 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. § 330.701 (2026) § 330.701   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_701.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.702 (2026) § 330.702   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_702.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.703 (2026) § 330.703   Agency responsibilities for deciding who is well-qualified.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_703.md)
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- [5 C.F.R. § 330.705 (2026) § 330.705   Applying ICTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_705.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.706 (2026) § 330.706   Other agency ICTAP responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_706.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.707 (2026) § 330.707   Exceptions to ICTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_707.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.708 (2026) § 330.708   ICTAP eligibility period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_708.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.709 (2026) § 330.709   Establishing ICTAP selection priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_709.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.710 (2026) § 330.710   Proof of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_710.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 330.711 (2026) § 330.711   OPM's role in ICTAP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P330_S330_711.md)

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