About the Public Appointments Service

The Public Appointments Service is the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment and selection services for the Civil Service. We also provide recruitment and consultancy services to local authorities, Health Service Executive, an Garda Siochana and other public bodies.

About Publicjobs.ie

Publicjobs.ie is one of the main channels used for managing and delivering our business. It is a premier recruitment facility for public service recruiters and is the main access route for candidates interested in joining the public service. Our aim with this website is to provide a comprehensive on-line recruitment facility, which is easy to use and effective for both clients and candidates.

Our Mission

We will deliver the highest quality recruitment, selection and related human resource services that will support the growth of a world class public service.

Our Services

The main services provided by the Public Appointments Service include:

• Recruiting for positions in the Civil Service.
• Recruiting for some senior positions in the Local Authorities, Health Service Executive, Harbour Authorities, Fisheries Boards and Vocational Education Committees.
• Selecting candidates for promotion within the Civil Service through inter-departmental selection tests and interviews.
• Assisting other public service organisations, such as the Nurses Career Centre, with open recruitment.
• Assisting the Top Level Appointments Committee in making senior appointments within the Civil Service, for example, by conducting preliminary interviews.
• Providing recruitment consultancy and training to client organisations and public bodies.

Our Commitments to You

• This Office is committed to the highest standards of customer service.
• It is our goal to deal with our customers professionally, fairly, impartially and with the utmost courtesy and respect.
• Our Customer Charter has been developed in consultation with a broad range of customers.
  View the Customer Charter (PDF, 153Kb)