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Petrobras 2026 Public Contest Opens 1,100 Positions Across Brazil, With Salaries Up to R$ 10 Thousand and Opportunities for High School, Technical, and Higher Education Levels.
The Petrobras public contest has been officially announced for 2026 and promises to boost the public contest market in the country. The state-owned company confirmed the opening of about 1,100 positions, with salaries up to R$ 10 thousand, national coverage, and opportunities for high school, technical, and higher education levels. The official notice will be published in the first months of 2026, with tests administered in various Brazilian cities.
The selection comes at a strategic time for the company. In addition to reinforcing the staff, the contest accompanies a cycle of internal reorganization, expanding opportunities for those seeking stability and a career in one of Brazil’s largest companies.
Petrobras Public Contest Draws Attention for Its Unprecedented Nature
The new competition is regarded as a unique contest due to its size and the context in which it will be held. Petrobras has confirmed that the Cesgranrio Foundation will continue to be the organizing body, maintaining the historical standard of its selection processes.
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The foundation has an active contract with the state-owned company until 2028. Therefore, the expectation is for a technical notice, with well-distributed objective tests and a focus on specific knowledge by area.
Severance Program Strengthens Job Openings
One of the key signs of the contest opening is the confirmation of the Voluntary Severance Program (PDV). The plan anticipates the departure of approximately 1,100 employees.
Historically, Petrobras uses this model to balance its workforce. Thus, the number of layoffs directly aligns with the volume of positions anticipated in the new public contest.
Additionally, the company has administrative autonomy. Therefore, it does not require prior authorization from the Federal Government to open selections, provided there is internal demand and approval from the Board of Directors.
Petrobras Job Openings and Salaries in 2026
The expectation is that the contest will offer up to 1,400 opportunities, a number that may vary after the notice is published. Nevertheless, the salary level is already attracting attention among the public contests planned for 2026.
For high school and technical positions, starting salaries are expected to range between R$ 3,446.23 and R$ 5,878.82. For higher education, compensation may reach R$ 10 thousand, in addition to benefits such as health plans, complementary retirement, and additional payments as per collective agreements.
High School and Technical Positions Expand Opportunities
Opportunities for high school and technical levels are expected to cover operational, administrative, and support areas. Among the most anticipated positions are equipment inspection, transportation logistics, maintenance, operation, and occupational safety.
There are also roles related to projects, construction and assembly, supply of goods and services, and occupational nursing. These positions tend to be in high demand in Petrobras contests.
Higher Education Positions Concentrate Salaries Up to R$ 10 Thousand
For those with higher education degrees, the Petrobras 2026 contest is expected to be even more attractive. The expectation includes positions in administration, systems analysis, data science, economics, and various engineering fields.
Additionally, strategic areas such as geophysics and geology are expected to be included in the notice. These positions commonly offer salaries up to R$ 10 thousand, as well as structured career progression.
The official list of positions and specific requirements will be confirmed only in the notice.
Petrobras 2026 Contest Tests and Registrations
The tests are expected to occur in various cities across the country. Traditionally, Cesgranrio decentralizes the application process, which increases access for candidates from all regions.
After the publication of the notice, candidates will register exclusively through the organizing body’s website. Furthermore, Petrobras will publish all official information through its institutional channels.
Thus, the Petrobras 2026 public contest solidifies itself as one of the biggest opportunities of the year for those seeking stability, good salaries, and a solid career in the energy sector.
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