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MERIT Positions

The majority of positions in Merit Agencies are considered Merit Classified positions, which means that these positions, and applicants hired into these positions are subject to the rights, rules and regulations in accordance with the Merit Rules. Merit agencies post all Merit Classified positions on DEL.

EXEMPT (Non-Merit) Positions

Postings on DEL for these positions will state “This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.” Applicants hired into non-merit positions are not subject to the rights, rules and regulations governed by the Merit Rules. Merit agencies are not required to post their non-merit positions on DEL.

CASUAL/SEASONAL (Non-Merit) Positions

Postings for these positions reflect the type of recruitment as casual/seasonal. Applicants hired into such positions are not subject to the rights, rules and regulations governed by the Merit Rules. Merit agencies are not required to post their casual/seasonal positions on DEL.

Merit System Agencies

What does the term “Merit System Agency” mean? State of Delaware government agencies in this category are governed by a Merit System of Personnel Administration. Jobs that are classified as merit positions are subject to the State of Delaware Merit System Rules and Regulations.

List of State of Delaware Merit Agencies
Agriculture, Department of	Insurance Commissioner
Auditor of Accounts	Justice of the Peace Courts
Controller General's Office	Labor, Department of
Correction, Department of	Legislative Council
Court of Common Pleas	Natural Resources & Environmental Control, Department of
Criminal Justice Council	Office of Management & Budget
Elections, Department of	Safety & Homeland Security, Department of
Family Court	Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, Department of
Finance, Department of	State, Department of
Fire Prevention / Fire School / Fire Marshal	State Treasurer, Office of
Health & Social Services, Department of	Transportation, Department of
Housing Authority, Delaware State	Violent Crimes Compensation Board

Non-Merit System Agencies

What does the term "Non-Merit mean? State of Delaware government positions in this category are not governed by a Merit System of Personnel Administration or the State of Delaware Merit Rules.

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Delaware National Guard	Judicial Branch
Delaware State Housing Authority	Justice, Department of
Delaware State Police	Public Defender's Office
Delaware Technical & Community College	Technology and Information, Department of
Education, Department of