Career area
Public service administration
Entry routes, operational roles and specialist management competitions. Each guide links to the official material and explains what is confirmed about selection.
Current HR sources checked on 22 September 2026. Check each employer's instructions for later changes. Older guides below are retained for stage preparation.
Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB
Assistant Principal Officer, Human Resources
Check the five-year management experience requirement and MSLETB's own application form.
Application deadline: 8 October 2026, 12 noon Irish time.
Coimisiún na Meán
Human Resources Officer, Clerical Officer grade
A two-page CV and one-page letter or statement, submitted through the employer's CPL route.
Application deadline: 6 October 2026, 3pm Irish time.
Department of Social Protection
DSP Traineeship Programme 2027
30 planned places across 12 locations. Starts at Clerical Officer grade, with an EO interview after satisfactory progression.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026, 3pm Irish time.
Civil Service
HR Managers at Assistant Principal level
Four qualification routes, each requiring the stated HR experience. Interviews are expected from mid to late October.
Application deadline: 10 September 2026, 3pm Irish time.
Residential Tenancies Board
RTB Executive Officer interview guide
For applicants preparing for a competency interview. The panel may fill permanent or fixed-term roles, and additional assessments remain possible.
Applications closed: 5 September 2026, 5pm Irish time.