CFR›Title 5›Chapter I›Part 317›Subpart E ContainsSections 317.501–317.504CorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-05-12Last updated2026-05-12 Subpart E—Career Appointments Sections 317.501 § 317.501 Recruitment and selection for initial SES career appointment be achieved from the brightest and most diverse pool possible. 317.502 § 317.502 Qualifications Review Board certification. 317.503 § 317.503 Probationary period. 317.504 § 317.504 [Reserved] Source54 FR 9758, Mar. 8, 1989, unless otherwise noted. Previous D Subpart D—Qualifications Standards Next F Subpart F—Noncareer and Limited Appointments