# Greek public employment service hiring programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-employment-service-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-12T06:17:22.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 5. In early July 2026, the Public Employment Service (ΔΥΠΑ) launched a scheme to recruit 1,000 unemployed university and technical-education graduates on twelve-month full-time contracts, paying €1,250 and €1,200 per month respectively. Eligibility required registration in the Digital Unemployed Register, an Individual Action Plan, and a points-based assessment. On 20 July, a parallel programme for job-seekers aged 55 and over was announced, offering 24-month contracts with full social insurance and employer subsidies, aimed at the long-term unemployed. The Ergani mobile app was also introduced for short-term contracts, initially covering 86 subsidised jobs in Serres. An expansion announced on 5 August added 8,000 fully-subsidised positions for workers aged 55-74, raising the total 55+ quota to 43,000 jobs nationwide. Applications opened at 11:00 on 5 August as scheduled. The subsidy covers up to 75% of wages and social-security contributions, capped at €750 per month, for an initial 12-month contract that can be extended for another year. The new round is funded with €144 million, bringing the programme’s overall cost above €660 million. Eligible employers include municipalities, regions, public-law entities, decentralized administrations and other public-sector bodies that regularly conduct economic activity. Regarding the graduate programme, applications must be submitted exclusively online by 23:59 on Tuesday, 18 August. The selection process for these 1,000 positions targets individuals aged 25 to 54 and utilizes criteria such as continuous unemployment duration, number of minor children, presence of children with disabilities, professional experience, certified training, postgraduate degrees, and an individual structured interview. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Greece Public Employment Service opens 1,000 jobs for graduates The Greek Public Employment Service is accepting applications until August 18 for a program offering 1,000 jobs to unemployed higher education graduates aged 25-54. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-public-employment-service-opens-1000-jobs-for-graduates ### 2026-08-05: Greek Public Employment Service adds 8,000 jobs to 55+ program Greece's Public Employment Service adds 8,000 subsidised jobs for the 55+ unemployed, raising the total to 43,000; subsidies cover 75 % of wages up to €750/month, with a €144 million budget for the new places. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-employment-service-adds-8000-subsidized-jobs-for-workers-55 ### 2026-07-23: Greek Public Employment Service launches 1,000 graduate job placements ΔΥΠΑ opened applications on 27 July for a programme hiring 1,000 unemployed graduates (25‑54) for 12‑month public‑service jobs, €1,250/€1,200 monthly, with a deadline of 18 August. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-employment-agency-launches-55-job-program ### 2026-07-20: Greek Public Employment Service expands 55+ job program and regional subsidies Greek Public Employment Service rolls out a 55+ job scheme, 24‑month subsidised contracts, digital hiring app, and thousands of regional positions, targeting long‑term unemployed, women and youth. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-employment-agency-supports-nearly-48000-job-seekers-in-peloponnese ### 2026-07-10: Greek Public Employment Service launches hiring program for 1,000 unemployed graduates ΔΥΠΑ in Greece opened a program hiring 1,000 unemployed graduates, offering €1,200‑€1,250 monthly wages, 12‑month contracts renewable once, with eligibility based on age, registration, citizenship and a points‑ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-public-employment-service-launches-hiring-program-for-1000-unemployed-graduates --- Cite as: Greek public employment service hiring programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-public-employment-service-initiatives