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Dominican Republic public sector recruitment

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The Dominican Republic has initiated several recruitment drives within its public service sectors. In late September 2026, the National Police reported a surge in young applicants as part of an institutional transformation aimed at developing professional officers through specialized training. Following this, the National Office of Public Defense (ONDP) launched a competition for the 2026-2027 ~~period. This initiative seeks~~ period to recruit 80 legal professionals to provide free legal assistance to vulnerable ~~populations, requiring candidates to submit specific documentation~~ populations. By late October 2026, data revealed a significant increase in demand for the ONDP’s services. Between 2021 and ~~commit~~ 2025, the institution handled 121,746 new cases and provided 595,562 services. Annual case filings rose from 20,768 in 2021 to ~~designated judicial districts.~~ 26,232 in 2025, a 26.3% increase, with an additional 12,498 cases recorded in the first half of 2026. Due to this growing need for legal aid for low-income individuals, the institution has acknowledged a requirement for approximately 250 additional public defenders.

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