The call restores recent retirements and marks the first hiring of scientists in two decades
The São Paulo government announced this Tuesday (2) the opening of a public call to hire 42 new researchers approved in the competition held in 2023 by the São Paulo Agribusiness Technology Agency (APTA). It will be the first hiring of state scientists in 20 years, made possible after the approval of PLC 09/2025, which restructured the career path and increased initial remuneration.
The competition originally provided for 37 vacancies, but the government decided to increase the number to 42, in order to fully restore the team of researchers between 2023 and 2025 — a period in which 42 scientists retired or left the Department of Agriculture. With the new admissions, the number of active researchers in the seven APTA institutes will increase from 421 to 463.
According to the secretariat, the technical reinforcement will expand scientific capacity in areas such as digital agriculture, climate change, sustainable management, plant and animal health, genetics, food quality and bioeconomy. Agribusiness represents around 20% of São Paulo’s GDP.
Starting salary rises by more than 70% with new law
New hires will already enter the salary regime updated by PLC 09/2025. Although the competition was carried out with a starting salary forecast of R$5,288.89, the new legislation increased the entry value to R$9,052 — an increase of more than 70%.
According to the Secretary of Agriculture and Supply, Guilherme Piai, career modernization was essential to resume hiring. “São Paulo is once again hiring scientists with remuneration compatible with the importance of the work they perform. Research is a priority for the State, which will continue to lead innovation and productivity in the field”, he stated.
