The 2027 State Budget provides for increases and reductions in public sector positions, with changes across ministries, government departments and public services.
The most significant changes are recorded in education, the Legal Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as services related to healthcare and public administration.
The largest increases
A notable increase is expected in positions within the Legal Service, which, according to the figures presented, will rise from 207 in 2026 to 270 in 2027, representing an increase of 63 positions.
At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, positions will increase from 35 to 60, an addition of 25.
The Fire Service will also see an increase, with positions rising from 961 in 2026 to 979 in 2027, representing 18 additional positions.
Meanwhile, the National Air Navigation Authority under the Ministry of Transport will have 14 positions in 2027, compared with none this year.
More positions in education
Significant increases are also planned in the education sector, with additional positions in both primary and secondary education.
Specifically, positions in Secondary Education will increase from 6,405 to 6,724, representing an addition of 319.
At the Directorate of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training, positions will rise from 718 to 792, an increase of 74.
Similarly, positions in Primary Education will increase from 6,456 in 2026 to 6,837 in 2027, representing an addition of 381.
Where reductions are expected
A reduction in positions is planned at the Ministry of Finance, where General Clerical Staff positions will decrease from 1,656 in 2026 to 1,611 in 2027, a reduction of 45.
A further decrease is recorded in the Medical and Public Health Services of the Ministry of Health, where positions will fall from 542 to 483, representing a reduction of 59.
Changes in public sector staffing
The planned changes reflect varying staffing requirements across government departments, with increases primarily concentrated in education and certain state services, alongside reductions in other sectors.
The figures refer to positions included in the 2027 State Budget and do not necessarily mean that all positions represent new recruitments or that they will be filled during the year.
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