§ 7–402
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 7-402 (2026)
Title 7. Employment in the State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 4. Probation
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(a)
Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:
(1)
the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;
(2)
the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and
(3)
except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee’s appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.
(b)
An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee’s separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.
(c)
To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.