Italy’s public administration continues to invest in digital transformation. As part of this process, the Italian National Social Security Institute (INPS) has officially announced a new recruitment drive for 248 IT Assistants, offering permanent contracts across multiple locations nationwide.
The competition, scheduled for 2026, represents a significant opportunity for IT graduates and technical diploma holders seeking long-term employment in the Italian public sector.
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The Employer: INPS
INPS is one of Italy’s largest public institutions, responsible for managing pensions, social security contributions, and welfare services for millions of citizens. With growing reliance on digital platforms, cybersecurity, and data management, the Institute is strengthening its internal IT workforce.
Positions Available
- Role: IT Assistant
- Number of positions: 248, distributed across the Country
- Contract type: Permanent (open-ended)
- Professional category: Assistants Area – Italian Central Government
Successful candidates will support IT systems, digital services, databases, and internal infrastructure within INPS offices.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet general public sector requirements and hold **one of the following qualifications**:
- a technical high school diploma in IT, electronics, telecommunications, or related fields or
- a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information engineering, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent disciplines
EU citizenship (or equivalent eligibility), physical fitness and a clean criminal record for the role are required.
Work Locations
Positions are distributed across Italy, including major metropolitan areas and regional offices. Candidates can express location preferences during the application process. You can choos only one location.
This national distribution makes the opportunity particularly attractive for professionals seeking stability without necessarily relocating abroad.
Selection Process
The competition will include:
- Pre-selection test (if applications exceed the threshold)
- Written exam, focusing on:
- Computer science fundamentals
- Operating systems and networks
- Databases and cybersecurity
- Basic knowledge of public administration and digital governance
- Oral interview, including technical subjects and English language skills
Salary and Benefits
- Gross annual salary: approximately €21,000–€23,000
- Net monthly pay: around €1,400–€1,6
Additional benefits include thirteenth-month salary, public sector allowances, pension contributions and a very strong job security and work-life balance.
Application Timeline
Applications were opened on December 29, 2025. This public competition has a new deadline, that will be on February 3, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online via the official InPA government recruitment portal.
Why This Opportunity Matters
At a time when many IT professionals face short-term contracts and market volatility, this INPS recruitment offers:
- Long-term employment security
- Entry into Italy’s central public administration
- Hands-on involvement in large-scale digital systems
- Career development within a structured institutional framework
For candidates interested in technology, public service, and stability, this competition stands out as one of the most relevant public-sector IT opportunities in Italy for 2026.
