Until when can applications be submitted for the new Ministry of the Interior job postings?

The application deadline is 15 days from the date of the job posting, i.e., from July 31, 2026.

How do I apply for a job at the Ministry of the Interior?

Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically, through the Centralized Recruitment System.

Which employee profiles are most in demand in this round of job postings?

Various profiles are sought, from police technicians and civil protection instructors to IT technicians, advisors, and clerks in specialized stations.

How many people are employed at the Ministry of the Interior?

According to data from the end of 2023, the Ministry of the Interior had 24,973 employees, of which 19,976 were police officers and 4,992 were civil servants and other staff.

Croatia

Interior Ministry Seeks New Recruits Nationwide, Applications Open for 15 More Days

B.J. · Prije 4h | 2 min

From Zadar to Požega-Slavonia County, job postings cover a wide range of roles-from police technicians to IT experts and advisors.

Summary

The Ministry of the Interior published new job postings on July 31, 2026, for various positions across Croatia.
The application deadline is short-only 15 days-and applications must be submitted electronically.
They are seeking a wide range of profiles, from police technicians to IT specialists, for example in Zadar and Požega-Slavonia County.
The hiring is part of the annual plan to strengthen capacity, partly due to the introduction of new EU systems EES and ETIAS.

The Ministry of the Interior has launched a new wave of hiring. At the end of July, a series of public job postings were opened for positions across various parts of Croatia, and all interested candidates have only 15 days to submit their electronic applications.

The job postings were published on July 31, 2026, by the Ministry of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation, using the Centralized Recruitment System. This continues the process of filling staffing gaps in one of the most critical state departments.

Diverse Opportunities: From Airport Police to IT

The list of open positions reveals just how varied the ministry's needs are. In addition to police technicians, senior advisors, and associates, the search also targets technicians, independent supervisors, and civil protection instructors. Advertisements have also been posted for positions in the III and IV job categories.

Examples from different parts of the country illustrate this diversity well. In the Zadar area, the local police department wants to hire a clerk for the Maritime and Airport Police Station, as well as an advisor in the Legal Affairs and Human Resources Department. On the other hand, in Požega-Slavonia County, a job posting has been issued for an IT technician, clearly showing that they are not only looking for officers in uniform but also for specialized professionals outside the traditional police workforce.

Planned Strengthening Due to New European Systems

The current job postings are not a one-off action but are integrated into the Ministry of the Interior's Annual Work Plan for 2026. In that document, strengthening human resources is highlighted as a priority. This is necessary not only for day-to-day operations but also as preparation for the introduction of new European information platforms, specifically the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).

According to the latest available data, from the end of 2023, the Ministry of the Interior had 24,973 employees. Of that number, 19,976 were police officers, while the remaining 4,992 were civil servants and other staff.