2026 Recruitment of Labor Standards Inspectors

Labor Standards Inspector Recruitment Examination

Labor Standards Inspectors are specialized staff of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare who, based on labor standards-related laws and regulations, enter workplaces across all industries to ensure that employers comply with legally mandated standards. Their duties include securing and improving working conditions, ensuring the safety and health of workers, and handling workers' compensation for those unfortunate enough to suffer labor accidents.

• Recruitment Brochure (PDF 10.6MB)

Eligibility

1. Those born between April 2, 1996 and April 1, 2005
2. Those born on or after April 2, 2005, who have graduated from university (including those expected to graduate by March 2027) or whom the National Personnel Authority recognizes as having equivalent qualifications

Application

From Thursday, February 19 to Monday, March 23
From the following National Personnel Authority website

• National Personnel Authority Website(external link)

Other Topics

Please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Tokyo Labor Bureau website below

• To those aspiring to become Labor Standards Inspectors (National Specialist) (external link)

Inquiry

Tokyo Labor Bureau General Affairs Department, General Affairs Section, Personnel Division 2
Phone: 03-3512-1052