IBGE Launches Major Recruitment Drive with Over 8,200 Openings for Census Workers
The IBGE has opened applications for over 8,200 temporary census jobs, part of a wider set of public competition announcements across Brazil.
- • IBGE opens selection for 8,238 temporary positions for the 12th Agricultural Census.
- • Positions require a high school diploma with salaries from R$ 2,128 to R$ 4,008 plus benefits.
- • Application deadline is July 1, 2026, with a R$ 53 fee and exemptions available.
- • Objective exam with 60 questions to take place on September 27, 2026.
Key details
The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) has officially opened registrations for a significant temporary recruitment process aimed at supporting the 12th Agricultural, Forestry, and Aquaculture Census. This selection offers 8,238 vacancies for candidates with a high school diploma across various roles including administrative census agents, IT census agents, and supervisory agents, among others.
According to official details, the available positions are distributed as follows: 1,110 administrative census agents, 1,089 IT census agents, 948 regional operational agents, 948 regional census agents, and 4,143 supervisory census agents. The contracts will last up to 12 months initially, with chances for extension depending on operational needs. Salaries vary from R$ 2,128 to R$ 4,008 monthly, complemented by benefits such as food and transport assistance, preschool aid, and pro-rated vacation and 13th salary.
Registrations are open until July 1, 2026, through the IBFC website, with a R$ 53 application fee. Fee exemptions apply for bone marrow donors and families in low-income brackets. The selection process includes measures for inclusion, offering vacancies for people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, quilombolas, and self-declared black or brown candidates. The latter group will undergo a remote confirmation process if they pass the initial test.
The selection criteria include a 60-question objective exam scheduled for September 27, 2026, requiring a minimum score of 18 overall and at least one point per subject. The test lasts four hours and is both eliminatory and classificatory. Final results will be published on December 18, 2026.
This recruitment is part of a broader landscape of public competition announcements in Brazil, including updates such as the Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Amapá naming a new contest coordinator and the resumption of the Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Pernambuco’s competition following exam fraud investigations. Other organizations like CRA RS, ALPREV, SOP CE, and UENP have also announced new job openings and organizational changes, reflecting a dynamic public hiring environment.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
