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Classification of Occupations
A practical reference for job titles and occupation codes used in employment contracts, job descriptions, reports and personnel records.
What to check in 2026
The classification of professions is supplemented by the rule of the Cabinet of Ministers amendments. The 2026 update of the Ministry of Welfare has included new digital, geospatial, cyber security, social service and other professions.
- You should check the current code in the official version of the classifier.
- The name of the profession in the work documents must be consistent with the real one work content.
- If the position is specific, the basic tasks should also be checked, qualification requirements and industry regulation.
Basic groups of professions
| Code | Core group |
|---|---|
| 0 | National Armed Forces |
| 1 | Managers |
| 2 | Senior specialists |
| 3 | Specialists |
| 4 | Servants |
| 5 | Service and sales staff |
| 6 | Qualified agricultural, forestry and fisheries workers |
| 7 | Skilled workers and craftsmen |
| 8 | Equipment and machine operators and product assemblers |
| 9 | Simple professions |
Where it is used
| Document | What to check |
|---|---|
| Employment contract | Job title, profession code and job duties description. |
| Job description | Do the responsibilities match the classifier group and the real one for work. |
| VID/EDS messages | Does the code in the employer's report match the personnel documents. |
| Labor protection | Whether the risk assessment and instructions are realistic for the position. |
| Statistics and personnel records | Are positions used consistently throughout the company in the documents. |
Practical verification process
- Define the actual job content, not just the intended job title.
- Find the nearest profession in the official catalog of the classifier and compare basic tasks.
- Check that the code has not been deprecated, merged or replaced by specified deadline.
- Documents use the same name, code and job description logic.
- In controversial cases, the reasons why chosen are kept the specific code.
The most common risks in companies
- The employment contract position is a marketing name, but a classifier the code does not correspond to the actual duties.
- Different positions are used for one employee in different documents names.
- The position changes, but the employment contract, job description and EDS data are not updated.
- Manager or specialist code selected without matching responsibility and justification of qualification.
Official sources
The Ministry of Welfare maintains information about the Profession classifier, while CSP/KLASIS provides the classifier for checking catalogs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Classification of Occupations
Answers about choosing an occupation code for an employment contract and news about employee.
Why does the employer need a profession code?
The profession code standardizes the record of an employee's occupation and is used for labor relations and statistics in the data. It should correspond to the actual job duties.
Is the profession code selected only by the job title?
No. The same job title can cover different responsibilities in different companies. Compare the actual duties and level of responsibility with the description of the relevant group.
What if the exact job title cannot be found?
Search by the nature of the duties and related terms, then assess the closest suitable occupation. Do not invent a code. If in doubt, check the official classification.
Should the profession code be changed if the employee's duties change?
If the new duties materially change the nature of the role or its level of responsibility, review the employment contract, the occupation code and any reports that must be updated.
What do the occupation code numbers mean?
The digits show the occupation's place in the classification hierarchy, from the major group to the specific occupation. Consider both the job title and the description of the broader occupational group.
How to choose a code for an employee who performs several different responsibilities?
Identify the employee's principal role by considering the duties, time spent on them and level of responsibility. If the work amounts to a different role, update the employment contract and job description as appropriate.
Does the occupation code replace the job description?
No. The code is a standardized classification designation, but the position the description specifies the employee's tasks, responsibilities, subordination and requirements in the particular company. Both documents perform different functions.
Where to check if the profession code has not been changed?
Check the current Classification of Occupations and its amendments in the official source. This search tool helps identify a likely entry, but the employer should verify it before submitting data.