Ind. Admin. Code tit. 31, r. 5-3-1 – Working test

Sec. 1. (a) A working test period is:

(1) regarded as an integral part of the selection process for the state classified service; and
(2) used for:
1. (A) closely observing an employee's work;
2. (B) securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to their position; and
3. (C) rejecting any employee who, in the appointing authority's opinion, is unable or unwilling to perform satisfactorily, or whose habits or dependability do not merit continuance in the state classified service.

(b) Appointments and promotions in the state classified service, other than temporary and intermittent, are subject to a working test period. The length of the working test period is at least six (6) months.

(c) During a working test period, the appointing authority shall complete at least one (1) full performance appraisal of the employee's work.

(d) Before a working test period ends, the appointing authority shall complete a performance appraisal, with the employee's signature:

(1) recommending permanent status;
(2) indicating separation of the employee; or
(3) recommending a working test extension.

Specific reasons for an extension request must be specified.

(e) A person in the state classified service is considered to have permanent status if the:

(1) appointing authority has submitted a written recommendation to the director that the person be granted permanent status; or
(2) person has been continued in a position for more than one (1) year.

(f) Whenever positions are made subject to the classified service, persons in those same or similar positions for at least six (6) months are considered to have successfully completed the working test period.

(g) Working test period requirements are waived for recall from layoff.

(State Personnel Department; 31 IAC 5-3-1; filed May 10, 2012, 2:32 p.m.: 20120606-IR-031110446FRA; readopted filed Jun 1, 2018, 9:50 a.m.: 20180627-IR- 031180194RFA; filed Aug 19, 2024, 5:25 p.m.: 20240918-IR-031240179FRA)