Department of Justice Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) Activity Notice

Find recent Priority Placement Programs Plan (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL and PRL) information

This page provides the current status of CTAP activity by DOJ local commuting area.  Components should consult this information when determining whether CTAP requirements apply to a competitive service vacancy, as defined in 5 CFR 330.602.  The table is updated as CTAP activity changes.

If there is no CTAP activity in the local commuting area where the vacancy is located, the component may use the exception provided in 5 CFR 330.607(d), as documented by the DOJ CTAP Activity Notice, to fill the position.  A copy of the CTAP Activity Notice must be retained in the job case file.  The CTAP Activity Notice also serves as the Department's official notification when CTAP eligibility has been deactivated for a local commuting area.

Update:  OPM is revising its reduction in force (RIF) regulations to make them more streamlined and efficient.  The revisions include updates to the RPL, CTAP, ICTAP, and transfers of function.  This rule is effective September 2, 2026.  RIF notices issued on or after the effective date must apply the RIF provisions as amended by this final rule.  Please check back for the latest information.

For more details, see the Federal Register notices at FR 2026-15665 (RIF Regulatory Changes) and FR 2026-15666 (RIF Appeals).

The organizations noted below are components for CTAP purposes:

• ATF: Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• ATR: Antitrust Division
• BOP: Bureau of Prisons
• CIV: Civil Division
• CRM: Criminal Division
• CRT: Civil Rights Division
• DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration
• ENRD: Environment and Natural Resources Division
• EOIR: Executive Office for Immigration Review
• EOUSA: Executive Office for United States Attorneys
• EOUST: Executive Office for United States Trustees
• JMD/OBD: Justice Management Division/Offices, Boards, and Divisions
• OJP: Office of Justice Programs
• OIG: Office of the Inspector General
• TAX: Tax Division
• USMS: United States Marshals Service

Issued by: Department of Justice, Human Resources, Human Capital Management and Accountability (HCMA).