By working for the central government sector, you will benefit everyone who lives and works in Sweden, help the development of our economy and build Sweden´s relationships with the rest of the world.

You will work in ways that are accessible, efficient and in accordance with the rule of law, and you will apply laws decided upon by the government and by parliament.

As a central government employee, you are an important part of Sweden´s democratic governance.

Many fields of activity

State agencies operate in many different fields of activity, offering career opportunities for lots of different educational and training trajectories and professions.

The five largest central government employers are the Swedish Police, the Swedish Armed Forces, the Swedish Public Employment Service, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the Swedish Tax Agency.

The largest number of central government employees work with education and research at universities and institutes of advanced studies.

Swedish citizenship

Many jobs in the Swedish central government sector require that you are a Swedish citizen and that you speak Swedish. Please contact the employer you are interested in to find out more.