OPM Interim Rule Removes UGESP References From Federal Hiring Regulations After DOJ OLC Opinion

OPM issued an interim final rule (with a request for comments) removing references to the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) from federal civil service regulations. The changes align OPM rules with a June 9, 2026 DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion concluding UGESP is unlawful, potentially affecting how agencies document and justify selection procedures.