Greece approves 20,870 new public sector jobs for 2027

The Greek Cabinet has approved the annual recruitment plan for permanent staff in the public sector for 2027, authorizing a total of 20,870 new positions. The hiring plan focuses on several key priority areas to strengthen state services.

Health services will receive the largest allocation with 4,650 positions, including 1,515 medical staff and 3,135 nursing and support personnel. National Defense will see 1,489 positions in training schools and 1,000 other roles, including 102 teaching and research positions. Public safety and civil protection will also be bolstered, with 1,050 positions for police training schools and 140 officer roles, alongside 151 security positions for detention facilities. The Fire Service will receive 930 new roles to combat the climate crisis.

Infrastructure and transport will see 1,300 new hires, specifically targeting the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) with 582 positions, Road Transport (OSY AE) with 230, Fixed Communications with 135, and the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority with 154. Additionally, the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) will be strengthened with 1,000 new hires, and the judiciary will receive 95 judicial officials and additional support for the Council of State.