If your name was passed over or removed from an eligible list — for example because you missed a hiring-pool canvass due to illness, military service, or not receiving the notice — you may be able to request restoration to the list. You submit the request (often referenced as form DP-483) explaining the reason. This app forwards your request to DCAS; it is never decided automatically here. DCAS reviews the circumstances and may restore you to your original standing, sometimes for a limited window of future certifications.
Civil Service 101
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Restoration to a List
2 min read Reviewed Mar 31, 2026
If you missed a canvass for a valid reason, you can request restoration — DCAS decides.
This explains the On the Eligible List step of your civil service journey.
This guide is informational and is not legal advice. For a determination about your specific situation, contact DCAS or submit an inquiry.
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