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

OPM issued an interim final rule (with 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.