IBGE Competition: Amazonas has 829 vacancies for census takers; salary can reach R$4,300

IBGE offers 829 temporary vacancies for census takers in Amazonas. The professionals will work in the 12th Agricultural Census on rural properties.

Registration begins this Friday (6) and runs until November 25, 2026 online. You must have completed primary education to participate.

The fixed salary is R$1,741, which can reach R$4,370 with productivity. The objective test will be administered on January 31, 2027.

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) offers 829 temporary vacancies for census takers in Amazonas. The professionals will work on the 12th Agricultural, Forestry and Aquaculture Census, visiting rural properties and collecting information about production in the state.

Registration began this Friday (6) and continues until 11:59 pm on November 25, 2026, on the Cesgranrio Foundation website. To participate, you must have completed primary education.

The selection also draws attention to the remuneration. The fixed salary is R$1,741, but payment for productivity can increase the monthly salary to up to R$4,370.

In addition to remuneration, professionals will be entitled to food assistance of R$ 1,192 per month, pre-school assistance, proportional 13th salary, proportional vacations plus a third and assistance to cover travel costs.

Vacancies are distributed across municipalities in Amazonas

The opportunities include municipalities in different regions of the state. Among the places with the highest number of vacancies are:

Careiro: 39 vacancies;

Itacoatiara: 36 vacancies;

Manacapuru: 35 vacancies;

Manaus: 31 vacancies;

Autazes: 30 places;

São Gabriel da Cachoeira: 28 places;

Tefé: 27 vacancies.

The selection foresees widely competitive vacancies and reserves for black and brown people, indigenous people, quilombolas and people with disabilities, according to the criteria in the notice.

The complete list of opportunities by municipality and type of competition can be consulted in the notice.

What does a census taker do?

The selected professionals will visit agricultural establishments, interview rural producers and record information about field activities.

They will also be responsible for updating maps and addresses of work areas, filling out questionnaires on electronic devices and participating in training and census monitoring activities.

The contract will have an estimated duration of up to six months, with the possibility of extension depending on the needs of the operation. The maximum period envisaged is up to four years.

The test will be administered in January 2027

The selection process will have an objective test on January 31, 2027, from 1 pm to 5 pm. The registration fee is R$70.

The 12th Agricultural, Forestry and Aquaculture Census will have national collection scheduled for 2027. The survey will produce information about the reality of the Brazilian countryside and support public policies, research and decisions related to agricultural development.

Interested parties should consult the complete notice and register exclusively through the Cesgranrio Foundation website. IBGE warns of possible scams and recommends that candidates only use official channels.