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Brazil's Central Bank Authorizes Public Exam with 140 Positions for Analysts and Prosecutors
Brazil's Central Bank (BACEN) will authorize a public exam with 140 positions—120 for Analysts and 20 for Prosecutors—with the authorization expected to be published by early July 2026. The move addresses a staffing deficit of approximately 3,300 vacant positions within the institution.
Quick Facts
Who
Banco Central do Brasil (BACEN)
What
Authorization of public competitive exam
When
Early July 2026 (expected publication date)
Where
Banco Central do Brasil (Brazil)
- Authorization of public competitive exam
- Distribution of 140 vacancies across Analyst and Prosecutor positions
- Publication of authorization in Official Gazette
- Address staffing deficit
- Banco Central do Brasil (BACEN)
Brazil's Banco Central (BACEN) is set to authorize a public competitive exam offering 140 positions across two career tracks: 120 for Analyst and 20 for Prosecutor roles. The authorization is expected to be published in the Official Gazette of the Union (Diário Oficial da União) by early July 2026, following approvals from the Ministry of Management and Public Service Innovation (MGI).
The announcement comes as BACEN faces a significant staffing shortage of approximately 3,300 vacant positions across various roles, including 2,681 for Auditors, 471 for Technicians, and 148 for Prosecutors. BACEN's president, Gabriel Galípolo, recently highlighted during a Senate hearing that the institution has about 1,000 fewer staff members than a decade ago, with the situation expected to worsen as 100 additional retirements are anticipated for 2026.
Analyst positions require a bachelor's degree in any field and will involve responsibilities such as formulating and executing plans and programs, managing Brazil's inflation targeting system, overseeing the national payments system, and monitoring the financial sector. Prosecutor positions require a law degree from an accredited institution, OAB registration, and a minimum of two years of legal practice experience. Prosecutors will handle judicial and extrajudicial representation, legal advisory services, and credit management for the institution.
This authorization represents progress on BACEN's broader recruitment request submitted to MGI, which originally proposed 560 positions distributed across Analysts, Technicians, and Prosecutors. The last BACEN public exam was conducted in 2024, offering positions for Analysts (with specializations in Economics, Finance, and IT), Technicians, and Prosecutors.
Why This Matters
This recruitment initiative directly addresses a critical staffing crisis at Brazil's Central Bank, with nearly 3,300 vacant positions threatening institutional capacity to manage inflation targeting, payments systems, and financial oversight. The authorization of 140 new positions signals government commitment to stabilizing the institution after a decade of declining workforce and anticipated further retirements in 2026. For job seekers in Brazil's public sector and financial services, this represents a rare opportunity with stable, prestigious Central Bank employment offering competitive compensation and benefits.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2024
WireLast BACEN public exam conducted
Jan 1, 2026
Wire100 anticipated BACEN retirements
Jun 23, 2026
WireAnnouncement of BACEN public exam authorization with 140 positions