(a) General Requirements. All applicants for positions in the classified service must:
(1) Be citizens of the United States; and
(2) Meet the minimum requirements stated in the announcement of an examination for an available entry position.
(b) Age Requirements. Applicants for an entry examination position must be at least eighteen years of age unless otherwise mandated by the statutory law, provided however, that the Commission may prescribe other minimum or maximum age limits for particular positions where the requirements of the particular position necessitate.
(c) Acceptance and Rejection of Applications.
(1) Completion and filing of applications. All applications for placement into the classified service shall be signed by the applicant on forms furnished by the Commission, and filed in the manner prescribed thereby.
(2) Examination fees. A fee shall be charged for any examination authorized by the Commission, and in such amount as the Commission may determine to be fair, just and equitable. Such fee shall be set by the Commission at the time of the announcement of the examination and shall be paid to the Commission upon filing of an application for placement in the classified service.
(3) Character and fitness of applicants. Every applicant must be of good character, of sound health, and must be physically able to perform the duties of the position for which application is made. The Commission may require an examination, physical or mental, or any other investigation necessary, to establish or confirm evidence of the character and fitness of any applicant.
(4) Causes for rejection of application. An applicant may be disqualified from consideration of employment if the Commission finds that the applicant:
A. Has failed to submit a complete application to the Commission on or before the last date for receiving applications as published in the application or examination announcement;
B. Has intentionally made a false statement of any material fact, or has practiced or attempted to practice any deception or fraud, in the application or examination;
C. Lacks any of the minimum qualifications as stated in the application or examination announcement;
D. Is presently engaged in the abuse of drugs or alcohol;
E. Has been previously dismissed from any public service for cause, or has resigned from public service with charges pending;
F. Has been found guilty of any crime involving moral turpitude.
(5) Appeal of rejection. Any person who is denied permission to compete in any examination, or whose examination is disqualified by reason of Section 135.07
(c)(4), may, within five days after postmark of notice of rejection or disqualification, appeal in writing to the Commission for a review of such ruling. The Commission shall afford such appellant the opportunity to be heard, and the decision by the Commission on review shall be final.