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COUNTRY GUIDE

Applying in Netherlands.

Open the central-government vacancy and use its Solliciteren route to apply to the named organisation.

Reviewed 4 October 2026

What to check before applying

  • Read the sections describing the work, requirements and special conditions. Complete any specific motivation questions; some vacancies explicitly require answers in addition to a CV.
  • Check the education level, working hours, contract duration and language requirements in the advert. Do not assume that the headline pay scale describes your exact offer or hours.
  • Follow the vacancy’s assessment and closing instructions, including any stated possibility of early closure. Municipalities, provinces and other public employers can use separate portals.

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