A person who files an appeal is called an appellant. An appeal is a request to review a challenged action(s). Any civil service regular or probationary status state or contractually covered local government employee (e.g., county caseworker, Pennsylvania Housing Authority, etc.), or a job seeker applying for a position with the state civil service employment system may appeal a challenged action(s). The Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission has no administrative jurisdiction over municipal civil service systems (i.e., city, township, or borough). Appeals for jobs such as municipal police officer, firefighter, etc. must be filed directly with the local municipal civil service commission.
To determine if jobs are covered by the state or a municipal civil service employment system, current civil service employees should contact their local Human Resource Office for assistance.
An appeal may challenge the merits of an appealable action(s) or allege discriminatory action(s) in violation of Act 71 of 2018 (Civil Service Reform).
A non-civil service employee may only appeal a non-selection for appointment, promotion, or eligibility determination.
Appeals Information Booklet (.pdf)
Hearing Information Booklet (.pdf)
Praecipe for Appearance (.pdf)
