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COUNTRY GUIDE

Applying in Finland.

For state roles, open the Valtiolle advert and submit a separate application for its recruitment ID.

Reviewed 4 October 2026

What to check before applying

  • Fill in the required application fields and upload only requested attachments. Saving a draft is not submission; Valtiolle sends a confirmation after a submitted application.
  • If the recruitment is anonymous, keep identifying details out of the free-text sections as instructed. Read which qualifications and language skills are statutory requirements and which are described as advantages.
  • Public and internal state recruitment use different applicant routes. Municipal and other public employers may use other systems; follow the original advert and its document instructions.

Official instructions

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The vacancy determines the documents, qualifications and selection stages. Pair this country guide with the guide for your occupation or recruitment route.

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