The Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), located on the Campo Grande campus, announced the opening of a public tender aimed at filling 154 vacancies for administrative technicians in the Education area. The available positions cover both high school and higher education levels and can be held in Campo Grande as well as nine other municipalities in the state.
The selection process is scheduled to have registrations between November 4 and December 4, 2026. The application of tests is planned for January 24, 2027. The document currently available is only a preliminary notice; the definitive version, containing details about remuneration, registration fees, and the exact distribution of vacancies, is expected to be published on Wednesday, the 28th, on the portal concursos.ufms.br.
Cities with job opportunities
The vacancies will be distributed between the University City, located in Campo Grande, and the various UFMS campuses located in the following municipalities: Aquidauana, Chapadão do Sul, Corumbá, Coxim, Naviraí, Nova Andradina, Paranaíba, Ponta Porã, and Três Lagoas.
Positions included in the tender
The competition covers various areas of knowledge, including administration, communication, health, education, information technology, engineering, and agricultural sciences. For higher education candidates, positions listed include Administrator, Information Technology Analyst, Archivist, Librarian, Accountant, Nurse, Occupational Nurse, Mechanical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Doctor, Dentist, Pedagogue, Psychologist, Social Worker, as well as communication professionals (in areas such as journalism, cinema, advertising, audiovisual production, radio and TV, and public relations) and public management professionals.
For high school level, opportunities include roles such as Agricultural Technician, Clinical Analysis Technician, Audio and Video Technician, Biotechnology Technician, Building Technician, Nursing Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Physics Technician, Chemistry Technician, Information Technology Technician, Veterinary and Zootechnics Technician, and Educational Processes Technician. It is essential to consult the official publication of the opening notice to verify the complete list of positions and the specific requirements for each role.
Expansion of opportunities at the university
Camila Ítavo, Rector of UFMS, stated that the realization of this tender became viable after the regulation of new positions by the Ministry of Education, which occurred on October 21, 2026. According to the rector, the new hires aim to support the university's teaching, research, extension, innovation, and management activities, which currently serve over 45 thousand students.
Gislene Walter, Vice-Rector of Human Resources, also highlighted the importance of the tender for expanding the institution's workforce, encouraging interested parties to begin their preparation for the selection.
Important dates for the tender
The key dates for the tender have been established: October 28, 2026, as the expected date for the release of the full notice; the registration period will run from November 4 to December 4, 2026; and the scheduled date for the exams is January 24, 2027. Details regarding salaries, registration fees, requirements, and the specific number of vacancies per position are still pending confirmation in the final notice.
