# Greek 2026 hiring – public sector expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-asep-public-recruitment-results > Updated: 2026-08-09T06:00:19.000Z. Sources: 118. Developments: 57. The hiring surge continued through late July and early August. ASEP announced more than 11,000 permanent posts for the 2026 recruitment cycle, including the 5K/2026 (51 posts), 6K/2026 (315 posts) and 7K/2026 calls (3,265 secondary‑education positions). The 7K/2026 call, aimed at primary and lower‑secondary school graduates, opened on 29 July with a deadline of 5 August 14:00 and does not require a university degree. In parallel, ASEP released a separate quota of 1,866 permanent positions for persons with disabilities covering all teaching categories, and plans further secondary‑education calls and specialist scientific‑staff competitions later in the year. Other public‑sector recruiters joined the effort. The Athens Metro operator STASY opened 21 permanent metro jobs, while the Directorate of Vocational Training began accepting applications for 30 vocational schools offering 46 specialties. The Greek Fire Service Academy posted twelve eight‑month contracts for kitchen and catering staff. The Ministry of Interior also launched 1,779 school‑cleaner positions in 328 municipalities, part of a programme that will ultimately employ 16,021 cleaners for the 2026‑2027 school year. Overall, the 2026 hiring drive now encompasses over 5,000 new permanent posts across education, health, transport, vocational training, fire services and school maintenance, reflecting a broad push to replace fixed‑term contracts with stable employment. ## Claims - STASY opened applications for 21 permanent metro jobs (14 station masters, 7 ticket sellers). (corroborated by 4 sources) - STASY applications must be submitted electronically via stasy.gr between 27 July and 10 August 2026, and candidates must be EU citizens born in 2005 or earlier with a secondary‑school diploma. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ASEP issued recruitment notice 7K/2026 for 3,265 positions for primary‑education graduates. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The positions do not require a high‑school diploma or university degree. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Eligibility requires a tri‑axial gymnasium certificate or an elementary certificate for those who completed compulsory education up to 1980, up to age 58. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The advertised jobs include health‑care assistants, ambulance staff, cleaning crews, green‑area workers, security personnel, general‑duty staff and bank clerks. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The recruitment notice will be sent to the printing office for publication in the official gazette after approvals, with the process expected to start after the summer break because August is a dead‑m (corroborated by 3 sources) - ASEP plans two further announcements for secondary‑education positions, a 1,800‑slot hiring round for persons with disabilities covering all four education levels, and filling of 98 specialist‑scient (corroborated by 3 sources) - Scoring will consider professional experience, verified through insurance records, and applicants must register in a new electronic ASEP database. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ASEP will issue announcement 7K/2026 for 3,265 permanent positions. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The positions are open to candidates holding primary‑school (Dimotiko) or junior‑high (Gymnasio) diplomas. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A high‑school diploma or university degree is not required for these positions. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Greece introduces permanent staffing for municipal nurseries Greece is introducing a new framework to replace temporary contracts in municipal nurseries with approximately 9,000 permanent positions, to be filled via ASEP by September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-introduces-permanent-staffing-for-municipal-nurseries ### 2026-08-06: ASEP announces over 5,000 new public‑sector jobs in Greece ASEP plans to hire 5,131 public‑sector workers, including 3,265 mandatory‑education staff and 1,866 positions for people with disabilities, while the Ministry of Interior opens 1,779 school‑cleaner jobs in 328 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asep-announces-over-5000-new-publicsector-jobs-in-greece ### 2026-08-02: Greek ASEP launches multiple public‑sector hiring rounds ASEP received 1,138 applications for 51 jobs, set a deadline for 315 permanent hires, and is processing 15 competitions while preparing five new public‑service contests in Greece. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-5k2026-applications-total-1138-for-51-public-jobs ### 2026-08-02: Greece Introduces Permanent Hiring System for Municipal Childcare Centers Greece’s new Local Government Code creates a permanent hiring system for municipal childcare staff, using ASEP and a 24‑month experience rule, with about 9 000 posts to be established by 30 Sept 2026. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-approves-permanent-hiring-for-municipal-preschool-staff ### 2026-07-29: Greek ASEP announces 3,265 public‑sector hiring slots for primary and secondary school graduates ASEP will fill 3,265 permanent jobs for primary and secondary school graduates, with electronic applications opening after summer; additional hiring rounds for health staff, persons with disabilities and 98科研岗位 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-launches-3265-primaryeducation-hiring-drive ### 2026-07-26: Greece launches over 11,000 permanent public‑sector hires Greece announces >11,000 permanent public jobs, STASY opens 21 metro positions, ΔΥΠΑ launches applications for 30 vocational schools, and the Fire Service Academy posts 12 kitchen‑staff contracts. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-opens-applications-for-315-health-jobs-and-30-vocational-schools ### 2026-07-21: Greece appoints 45 new air traffic controllers to boost civil aviation safety Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority swore in 45 new air traffic controllers on 20 July 2026, part of a plan to reach 169 controllers by year‑end, with additional staff for island airports also appointed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-appoints-45-new-air-traffic-controllers-to-boost-civil-aviation-safety ### 2026-07-20: Greek Coast Guard to hire 500 permanent officers outside national exams Greece will recruit 500 permanent Coast Guard officers outside the national exam system, with quotas for general, special forces and submarine‑rescue categories and specific age, height, language and fitness‑in 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-coast-guard-to-hire-500-permanent-officers-outside-national-exams ### 2026-07-20: Greece launches ASEP recruitment for 315 permanent health sector positions Greece’s ASEP opens applications (July 21‑Aug 5 2026) for 315 permanent hospital and social‑care positions, inviting university and tech‑school graduates across numerous medical specialties. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greeces-asep-launches-applications-for-315-permanent-public-sector-posts ### 2026-07-20: Rethymnon Hospital ICU faces severe understaffing and court-ordered doctor compensation Rethymno Hospital ICU suffers severe staff shortages, prompting union demands, while a court awards a doctor €20,000 for overwork, highlighting systemic over‑working in Greek public health. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rethymnon-hospital-icu-faces-severe-understaffing-and-court-ordered-doctor-compensation ### 2026-07-14: Greek Ministry moves to permit shooting events during fire season and seeks social criteria for firefighter placements Greece's Civil Protection Minister approved shooting events during fire season with safety rules and faced a parliamentary push to add social criteria for firefighter postings, favoring large families and caret 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-moves-to-permit-shooting-events-during-fire-season-and-seeks-social-criteria-for-fire ### 2026-07-14: Greek doctor incentive draws applications for small islands A €1,500 monthly incentive for doctors on Greece's tiny islands sparked 57 applications for 42 posts, but 13 islands still received none, underscoring ongoing staffing challenges. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-doctor-incentive-draws-applications-for-small-islands ### 2026-07-13: Greek ASEP opens applications for 51 permanent public sector jobs ASEP in Greece opened online applications for 51 permanent public sector jobs, including engineering and technical roles in North Evros, with a 15 € fee and a deadline of 28 July 2026. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-opens-applications-for-51-permanent-public-sector-jobs ### 2026-07-13: Greece expands Public Onasis Schools network to 20 campuses by September Greece’s Public Onasis Schools, launched with 12 campuses in 2025‑26, will expand to 20 by September, targeting 6,000 students annually and over 22,000 by 2037 with modern facilities and community ties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-expands-public-onasis-schools-network-to-20-campuses-by-september ### 2026-07-11: Greek MP Alexander Markogiannis seeks equal pay and insurance for social‑welfare nurses Greek MP Alexander Markogiannis asked three ministers to equalize insurance and pay for nurses in social‑welfare units with those in health units, citing protests and past reforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-mp-alexander-markogiannis-seeks-equal-pay-and-insurance-for-socialwelfare-nurses ### 2026-07-10: Greek Onassis Public Schools Open Teacher Applications and Cancel Some Placements Greek teachers can apply by 12 July for one‑year posts at public Onassis schools, which are expanding to 20 sites; a later decree cancels two‑year tenures for some already placed teachers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-onassis-public-schools-open-teacher-applications-and-cancel-some-placements ### 2026-07-08: Greek Health Ministry moves to hire private‑college nurses and launch digital hospital monitoring Greece's health ministry plans to let private‑college nursing graduates join public hospitals and to implement a digital system tracking hospital activity in real time. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-ministry-moves-to-hire-privatecollege-nurses-and-launch-digital-hospital-monitoring ### 2026-07-08: Greek Health Minister Approves Incentives for Chania Hospital Greek Health Minister approves 'health desert' status and €600 incentives for Chania Hospital staff, while parliament flags severe understaffing and long ER waits. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-minister-approves-incentives-for-chania-hospital ### 2026-07-08: Greece opens recruitment for 600 fire‑brigade officers on 7‑year contracts Greece opens online applications (8‑17 July 2026) for 600 fire‑brigade jobs; candidates must be ≤30, hold a secondary diploma and a Category G licence, and will serve seven‑year public‑law contracts. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-fire-service-opens-applications-for-600-new-firefighter-positions ### 2026-07-07: Greek ASEP Announces 315 Permanent Public‑Sector Positions ASEP has opened electronic applications for 315 permanent Greek public‑sector jobs in medical and related fields, with a July 21‑August 5 2026 window and a €15 fee. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-announces-315-permanent-publicsector-positions ### 2026-07-07: Greek Public Employment Service launches new subsidised job schemes for 10,500 unemployed graduates and seniors ΔΥΠΑ launches three subsidised job programmes creating 10,500 posts: 1,500 health‑sector jobs for 57+, 1,000 graduate roles paying €1,200‑€1,250, and 8,000 senior positions at €920 each. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-employment-service-launches-new-subsidised-job-schemes-for-10500-unemployed-graduates-a ### 2026-07-06: Greek Ministry of Health advances unified nursing sector and island work bonus Greece's Health Ministry will unveil a Unified Nursing Sector and offers a €1,200 monthly bonus to nurses moving to islands this summer to ease staffing shortages. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-health-advances-unified-nursing-sector-and-island-work-bonus ### 2026-07-05: Greece appoints 600 new firefighters, adding 45 in the Ionian Islands and 55 in Thessaly Greece will hire 600 new firefighters, assigning 45 to the Ionian Islands and 55 to Thessaly, to boost regional fire protection, announced by Minister Evangelos Tournas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-appoints-600-new-firefighters-adding-45-in-the-ionian-islands-and-55-in-thessaly ### 2026-07-04: Kastellorizo health services reinforced after doctor resignations and swift replacements Greece bolsters health services on Kastellorizo after two doctors quit, deploying replacements and noting nationwide staffing gains and reduced surgery wait times. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kastellorizo-health-services-reinforced-after-doctor-resignations-and-swift-replacements ### 2026-07-04: Kastra island doctor arrest triggers health staffing dispute A rural doctor on Kastra island was arrested after a housing dispute; the Health Ministry and 2nd Health Region say it’s unrelated to the health system, while the municipality denies a detention. ISA urges new 40 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-minister-backs-new-ekab-unit-in-messini-and-allocates-15-m-for-lefkada-hospital-upgrade ### 2026-07-02: Greece to host 245 European firefighters for 2026 fire season under EU Civil Protection program Greece will host 245 European firefighters from France, Moldova, Romania and the Czech Republic during the 2026 fire season, providing joint training and support under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-to-host-245-european-firefighters-for-2026-fire-season-under-eu-civil-protection-program ### 2026-07-02: Greece bolsters fire services with 245 EU firefighters and 600 new recruits Greece will host 245 EU firefighters this summer and has hired 600 new domestic firefighters to strengthen fire‑fighting capacity ahead of the fire season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-bolsters-fire-services-with-245-eu-firefighters-and-600-new-recruits ### 2026-07-02: ASEP extends appeal deadline for 2024 recruitment to July 7, 2026 ASEP extended the appeal filing period for its 1/2024 recruitment to 7 July 2026 after a technical glitch, covering 73 permanent university‑education posts. It also announced a new text‑comprehension test for 2 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asep-extends-appeal-deadline-for-2024-recruitment-to-july-7-2026 ### 2026-07-02: Greece publishes ASEP tender for 315 permanent hospital positions ASEP issued the 6K/2026 tender to fill 315 permanent health‑sector jobs in Greek hospitals and care facilities, covering various medical specialties and nursing roles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-publishes-asep-tender-for-315-permanent-hospital-positions ### 2026-07-01: Greece moves from free to paid afternoon surgeries as recovery‑fund program ends Greece ends its €41 million free‑afternoon‑surgery scheme, shifting to paid slots from 1 July 2026; fees range €300‑€2,000 after 26,845 free procedures cut waiting lists by 98 %. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-moves-from-free-to-paid-afternoon-surgeries-as-recoveryfund-program-ends ### 2026-07-01: Greece appoints 600 new firefighters, sparking debate over seasonal staff exclusion Greece will hire 600 new firefighters and allocate them nationwide, but seasonal fire crews protest the recruitment rules that exclude most of their members. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-appoints-600-new-firefighters-sparking-debate-over-seasonal-staff-exclusion ### 2026-06-30: Greece to recruit 600 firefighters for seven‑year contracts Greece’s Fire Service will hire 600 firefighters on seven‑year contracts; applications run 8‑17 July 2026, with eligibility criteria, extra‑point qualifications and required physical, medical and psych tests. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-fire-service-opens-applications-for-600-new-firefighters ### 2026-06-29: Kos municipality to recruit 600 firefighters for 2026 Kos municipality opens a public tender to hire 600 firefighters for 2026, aiming to strengthen emergency services and create jobs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kos-municipality-to-recruit-600-firefighters-for-2026 ### 2026-06-29: Greek MP Giannis Plakiotakis Discusses New Hospital Staffing Initiative in Lassithi Greek MP Giannis Plakiotakis and new hospital chief Nikos Kokkinis agree to boost Lassithi health services, noting a major recruitment drive for 25 medical posts, with interest in 14. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-mp-giannis-plakiotakis-discusses-new-hospital-staffing-initiative-in-lassithi ### 2026-06-28: Adonis Georgiadis reports 98% cut in surgery waiting lists as free afternoon ops end Greece’s free afternoon surgery programme cut waiting lists by 98%, performing 26,845 operations, issuing 66,570 vouchers and reducing long‑wait cases from 90,000 to 7,000, while total surgeries rose to 525,000 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-concludes-free-afternoon-surgery-scheme-as-waiting-lists-shrink ### 2026-06-28: Greece health ministry launches 441 permanent doctor posts for primary care Greece approves 441 permanent doctor posts for primary care across seven regions, plus 11 regional posts; applications open 9‑27 July 2026 via esydoctors. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-ministry-reports-82-of-doctor-positions-filled-in-latest-recruitment-drive ### 2026-06-26: DYPΑ opens applications for 24 temporary posts in infant stations Applications open on 26 June 2026 for 24 temporary DYPΑ infant‑station posts (16 in Attica, 8 in Larissa). Submit online via gov.gr by 6 July; priority given to low‑income families. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-employment-service-opens-applications-for-24-infantcare-staff-positions ### 2026-06-25: Greek health ministry completes large doctor recruitment drive with over 2,000 applications Greece’s health ministry finalised a recruitment drive for 1,131 permanent doctors, receiving over 2,000 applications and planning hires in 4‑6 months, alongside broader staffing boosts and a new MyHealth App‑a 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greeces-health-ministry-opens-1131-permanent-doctor-positions-receives-over-2000-applications ### 2026-06-25: OASTH hires 171 bus drivers in Thessaloniki OASTH in Thessaloniki will hire 171 bus drivers on eight‑month contracts, now accepting graduates of mandatory driver education; applications run 29 June–21 July. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oasth-hires-171-bus-drivers-in-thessaloniki ### 2026-06-25: Greek health region posts 15 rural doctor openings in Rethymno Crete's 7th Health Region announced 15 rural doctor vacancies in Rethymno for 2026, following a March call that placed seven doctors. Applications run 25 June–8 July. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-region-posts-15-rural-doctor-openings-in-rethymno ### 2026-06-25: Greek Minister Announces 80 Extra Police for Athens Foot Patrols Greek Public Order Minister Michalis Chrysochiodis announces 80 extra police for Athens foot patrols, citing reduced complaints and higher arrests. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-minister-announces-80-extra-police-for-athens-foot-patrols ### 2026-06-23: Greek Government Launches Free Housing Program for Doctors and Teachers on 12 Islands Greece’s Interior Ministry begins a €‑funded program to provide 100 free homes for doctors, teachers and other public staff on 12 islands, aiming to curb staffing shortages caused by housing scarcity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-government-launches-free-housing-program-for-doctors-and-teachers-on-12-islands ### 2026-06-22: Greek municipalities launch ASEP hiring for educators and engineers Greek municipalities Megara and Naoussa announced ASEP hires: Megara seeks one special‑education teacher on a 12‑month contract; Naoussa offers three engineering roles for 24‑month terms, with applications open 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-municipalities-launch-asep-hiring-for-educators-and-engineers ### 2026-06-21: Greece adds 250 ambulances to EKAB fleet Greece’s health ministry says EKAB will receive 250 new ambulances within a year and is boosting recruitment of doctors and nurses, with placements expected soon. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-adds-250-ambulances-to-ekab-fleet ### 2026-06-20: Greek Health Minister Georgiadis reports record doctor applications and looming nurse shortage Greek Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reports over 2,000 applications for 1,131 doctor posts, a severe nurse shortage, delayed ambulance renewals, island doctor housing plans, and upcoming elections. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-health-minister-georgiadis-reports-record-doctor-applications-and-looming-nurse-shortage ### 2026-06-19: Greece to create 15,000 public sector jobs under new employment programme Greece will add 15,000 public‑sector jobs through new ΔΥΠΑ programmes, while former migration‑ministry workers claim the government ignored a law allowing extensions to their contracts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-to-create-15000-public-sector-jobs-under-new-employment-programme ### 2026-06-16: Greek ASEP launches electronic open‑draw system for 5K/2023 and 1K/2026 hiring ASEP will use electronic open‑draw software for 5K/2023 and 1K/2026 public hiring, holding the draw on 17 June 2026 and covering 186 university and 324 compulsory‑education posts in Greece. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-launches-electronic-opendraw-system-for-5k2023-and-1k2026-hiring ### 2026-06-16: Greece sets June 17 deadline for 1,131 doctor recruitment applications Greece's health ministry sets a 17 June deadline for 1,131 doctor recruitment applications, boosting incentives and multiple openings to fill remote vacancies, with 3,000 auxiliary staff positions also planned. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-sets-june-17-deadline-for-1131-doctor-recruitment-applications ### 2026-06-14: Greece launches OPEKA hiring drive with 4,746 public sector positions Greece's ASEP announced 4,746 permanent public sector jobs, including 18 OPEKA positions in Athens and Thessaloniki across admin, engineering and IT, with applications due June 22, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greeces-opeka-to-add-4746-permanent-positions-under-new-asep-recruitment ### 2026-06-14: Greece expands hospital hiring with 1,131 doctor slots and 317 nursing posts Greece's health ministry and ASEP opened applications for 1,131 doctor positions and 317 permanent nursing posts in hospitals and health facilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-expands-hospital-hiring-with-1131-doctor-slots-and-317-nursing-posts ### 2026-06-11: Greek Police Announces 4,747 Permanent Recruitment Slots Greek police will fill 4,747 permanent posts, with 14 detailed roles in Athens. Candidates for university and technical slots must submit health exams by 29 June 2026, else face exclusion. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-police-announces-4747-permanent-recruitment-slots ### 2026-06-10: Greek Ministry of Education issues degree‑verification guidelines as ASEP finalises hiring tables for 2026 teacher posts Greece issues new guidelines for verifying teacher degrees for ASEP 2026 recruitment, while ASEP prepares final hiring tables for dozens of permanent education posts across public entities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-education-issues-degreeverification-guidelines-as-asep-finalises-hiring-tables-for ### 2026-06-10: Greek Ministry of Education Opens Permanent Hiring via ASEP, Deadline June 17, 2026 Greece's Ministry of Education uses ASEP to recruit 4,747 permanent staff via the 2ΓΒ/2026 competition; applications close 17 June 2026, 14:00, online, no fee. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-ministry-of-education-opens-permanent-hiring-via-asep-deadline-june-17-2026 ### 2026-06-08: Greece opens applications for 4,747 permanent public sector positions Greece’s ΑΣΕΠ opened online applications (3‑17 June 2026) for 4,747 permanent public‑sector jobs in various specialties, with no fee required. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-opens-applications-for-4747-permanent-public-sector-positions ### 2026-06-03: Greece's ASEP opens applications for 4,747 public sector jobs ASEP in Greece has opened electronic applications (June 3‑17, 2026) for 4,747 permanent public‑sector positions, eligible only to 1Γ/2025 exam participants, with no fee required. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greeces-asep-opens-applications-for-4747-public-sector-jobs ### 2026-06-02: Greek Education Union Calls for Staff and Pay Boosts for ASEP 2026 Teacher Recruitment Greek education union urges the ministry to staff and fund document‑verification committees for ASEP 2026 teacher hiring, citing tight deadlines and understaffed regional offices. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-education-union-calls-for-staff-and-pay-boosts-for-asep-2026-teacher-recruitment ### 2026-06-02: Greek ASEP opens applications for 4,747 permanent public sector jobs ASEP opened online applications on 3 June 2026 for 4,747 permanent public sector positions across many specialties; the deadline is 17 June 2026. A parallel objection period started for 51 specialist posts from 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-asep-opens-applications-for-4747-permanent-public-sector-jobs --- Cite as: Greek 2026 hiring – public sector expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-asep-public-recruitment-results