Take care of a clear, transparent and professional choice." The Verhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading the draft law to restore competitions for positions in the civil service and for service in local self-government bodies, which were suspended due to the war. The law gives priority for appointment to war veterans and teenagers who have completed an internship in the relevant body. The civil service is one of the largest employers in Ukraine: 190,065 positions on the employee list, of which over 30,000 were vacant as of the end of June 2026.

Take care of a clear, transparent and professional choice." The Verhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading the draft law to restore competitions for positions in the civil service and for service in local self-government bodies, which were suspended due to the war. The law gives priority for appointment to war veterans and teenagers who have completed an internship in the relevant body. The civil service is one of the largest employers in Ukraine: 190,065 positions on the employee list, of which over 30,000 were vacant as of the end of June 2026.