# Staffing shortages in Brazilian financial institutions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/staffing-shortages-in-brazilian-financial-institutions
> Updated: 2026-08-26T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Major Brazilian financial institutions are facing significant staffing shortages and challenges regarding recruitment processes.

As of July 2026, the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) reported 3,160 vacancies, representing approximately 48.8% of its legally authorized positions. These gaps are primarily in auditor, technical, and legal roles. Although the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services authorized 170 new positions for an upcoming civil service exam, nearly 3,000 vacancies are expected to remain unfilled even if all new roles are occupied.

Separately, Banco do Brasil has announced it will postpone its next broad public contest until 2027, citing restrictions related to the electoral period. While the bank plans to create 680 specialist positions to support agencies with staffing difficulties, labor representatives from the Comissão de Empresa dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil (CEBB) argue that approximately 5,000 vacancies are needed to replenish the workforce. The bank is currently evaluating several institutions to organize future selection processes.

## Claims

- Banco do Brasil will not publish a new public contest notice in 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The delay is due to restrictions related to the electoral period. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The bank is creating 680 specialist positions as an alternative to an immediate contest. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The bank is evaluating four institutions to act as the organizing body for the next contest: Fundação Cesgranrio, Fundação Getulio Vargas, Cebraspe, and IBFC. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Workers estimate a need for approximately 5,000 new vacancies. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The CEBB is advocating for a new selection process focused on staff replenishment in 2027. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Banco do Brasil postpones new public contest to 2027

Banco do Brasil will not hold a new public contest in 2026, pushing expectations to 2027. The bank is instead creating 680 specialist roles to address immediate staffing needs.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banco-do-brasil-postpones-new-public-contest-to-2027

### 2026-08-20: Banco Central do Brasil faces over 3,000 job vacancies

Banco Central do Brasil reports 3,160 vacancies, representing nearly 49% of its authorized workforce, despite an upcoming exam for only 170 positions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/banco-central-do-brasil-faces-over-3000-job-vacancies

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