The Clerical Officer Civil Service Nationwide 2026 competition offers a permanent full-time opportunity to join the Irish Civil Service in counties across Ireland. Clerical Officers play a vital role in supporting government departments through high-quality administrative and customer service delivery.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates seeking long-term career progression within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicating with the public and customers via face-to-face interaction, telephone, and email
- Responding to queries and providing accurate information
- Using IT systems daily including MS Word, Excel, email, databases, and internet applications
- Supporting line managers and colleagues in service delivery
- Maintaining accurate and organised records
- Ensuring all work is completed carefully and methodically
- Carrying out general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, reception, and routine accounts work
- Undertaking additional duties as assigned by management
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to deliver high standards of customer service
- Good IT proficiency including Microsoft Office applications
- Attention to detail and accuracy in routine tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work across various Civil Service departments
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
The Clerical Officer Standard Salary Scale (PPC) effective 1 February 2026 is:
- €605.69
- €639.04
- €647.53
- €664.05
- €688.44
- €712.80
- €737.14
- €754.87
- €774.99
- €798.31
- €814.74
- €837.85
- €860.81
- €896.63 (LSI1)
- €924.78 (LSI2)
- €949.31
Long Service Increments (LSIs) may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale.
Additional benefits include:
- Permanent Civil Service contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlements
- Career development and promotional opportunities
- Job security within a national government organisation
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Location & Employer Information
Employer: Civil Service
Website: https://www.gov.ie
Office Locations include:
- Carlow
- Cavan
- Clare
- Cork
- Donegal
- Dublin
- Galway
- Kerry
- Kildare
- Kilkenny
- Laois
- Leitrim
- Limerick
- Longford
- Louth
- Mayo
- Meath
- Monaghan
- Offaly
- Roscommon
- Sligo
- Tipperary
- Waterford
- Westmeath
- Wexford
- Wicklow
The Civil Service is central to Ireland’s public administration and plays a critical role in supporting Government policies and services nationwide.
Application Details
Vacancy ID: 1998
Advertising Date: 27 February 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: Clerical Officer
Role Type: Civil Service
Candidate Information Booklet: Download
Irish Candidate Information Booklet: Download
Stage 1 Familiarisation Material: Download
Irish Stage 1 Familiarisation Material: Download
Applications close on 12 March 2026, 3:00 PM.
