Form SF 85

Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

This form will be used by the United States (U.S.) Government in conducting background investigations and reinvestigations of persons under consideration for, or retention of, non-sensitive low risk positions as defined in 5 CFR 731. It is also used for determining fitness of individuals under consideration for, or retention in positions in the excepted service when the duties to be performed are equivalent to a low risk position. This form may also be used by agencies in determining whether a subject should be issued a Federal credential for access to federally controlled facilities and information systems . For applicants, this form is to be used only after a conditional offer of employment has been made, unless OPM has provided for an exception. This form is not to be used for National Security sensitive positions.

This document is a questionnaire for individuals applying for non-sensitive positions within the U.S. Federal Government. It includes various sections, such as personal information, employment history, education, criminal background check authorization, and terrorism association authorization. The form requires the applicant to provide detailed information and answer yes or no questions related to these topics.