Brazil 2027 Budget Project proposes 5,000+ Judiciary vacancies

The Brazilian Federal Government has submitted the 2027 Annual Budget Law Project (PLOA) to the National Congress. The proposal forecasts a total of 53,530 vacancies, with more than 5,000 specifically allocated to the Judiciary.

Within the federal Judiciary, the budget outlines 5,131 positions. This includes 3,263 vacancies for immediate filling and 1,868 for the creation of new roles. The distribution across specific institutions includes:

• Supreme Federal Court: 18 vacancies • Superior Court of Justice: 141 vacancies • Federal Justice: 1,617 vacancies • Union Military Justice: 80 vacancies • Electoral Justice: 962 vacancies • Labor Justice: 2,042 vacancies • Justice of the Federal District and Territories: 114 vacancies • National Council of Justice: 156 vacancies

The document notes that these figures represent budgetary provisions rather than immediate authorization. Actual hiring will depend on the final approval of the budget, the availability of resources, and the specific needs of each organ. The 2027 projections indicate a decrease in forecasted vacancies compared to the 2026 estimates.