Cyprus 2027 state budget details public sector staffing changes

The 2027 state budget proposal outlines adjustments to public sector staffing, reflecting strategic shifts across various government ministries and departments. The budget, presented on October 17, 2026, emphasizes growth in specific sectors including education, the Legal Service, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key changes include a significant expansion of the Legal Service, which will see staff increase from 207 to 270 positions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will add 25 new roles, reaching a total of 60, while the Fire Service headcount will rise from 961 to 979. A notable addition is the creation of 14 positions for the new National Air Navigation Authority under the Ministry of Transport, which previously had no allocated staff. The education sector also receives a major boost, specifically in secondary education where 319 new positions are planned, raising the total from 6,405 to 6,724.

These adjustments are part of the government’s broader fiscal planning for the upcoming year, aiming to strengthen public administration and essential services. The figures represent the official projections set forth in the budget document, which will guide human resource allocation across the civil service throughout 2027.