SINE and Free Job Listings: How to Register and Look for Work

Sine (Sistema Nacional de Emprego, National Employment System) is the free public service of the Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego (Ministry of Labor and Employment) that connects workers and employers. To use it, you need a gov.br account at the bronze, silver, or gold level and must register at a Sine office or on the Portal Emprega Brasil. Registration takes about 15 minutes on average.

How the service works

According to the service's official page on gov.br, the process has three steps:

1. Registration: you enter your personal details, education, and experience, in person at a Sine office or on the Portal Emprega Brasil.
2. Browsing openings: based on your registration, you see the openings available in your region.
3. Applying: you apply for openings and can schedule interviews with potential employers.

The service is free for citizens. No public Sine office should charge you to register you or refer you to a job.

Step by step through the app

The Carteira de Trabalho Digital (Digital Work Card), a free app for Android and iOS, lets you browse Sine openings, a feature announced in January 2025 that, according to Agência Brasil, replaced the old Sine Fácil app for this function.

1. Download the Carteira de Trabalho Digital app and log in with your gov.br account.
2. Update your personal details and professional goals, using the briefcase icon on the bottom bar or the jobs tab.
3. Open "job openings" and see the opportunities that match your profile.
4. Pick an opening, apply, and follow it under "selection processes."

The app also sends notifications when a job offer appears in your region. You can also access the same service through the Portal Emprega Brasil, with the same gov.br login.

How to improve your chances

• Keep your registration data and professional preferences up to date at all times; matching with openings depends on them.
• List other locations of interest and other qualification areas, which can increase your chances of taking part in selection processes.
• Have a résumé on hand for the interview. See Résumé: how to write one, what to include, and what to avoid.
• Attend scheduled interviews and let them know if you can't make it.

In-person and priority service

If you prefer, or need help with registration, go to a Sine office in your city, bringing a personal ID. gov.br states that people with disabilities are entitled to priority service, under Lei 10.048/2000 (Law 10,048/2000). See also Jobs for people with disabilities: how to find work through the quota law.

Sine and unemployment insurance

Sine is also a gateway for those who have lost their jobs and want to find new ones. For those dismissed without cause, seguro-desemprego (unemployment insurance) can be requested starting on the 7th day after dismissal and within 120 days, according to gov.br. See Unemployment insurance 2026: amount, installments, and how to apply.

Contact the service

gov.br lists the email sine@trabalho.gov.br as the service's contact. Be wary of job postings advertised as "from Sine" that ask for money, passwords, or verification codes.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a gov.br account to register?

Yes, at the bronze, silver, or gold level, according to the official service.

Does Sine charge any fee?

No. The service is free for workers.

Can I apply for openings without going to the office?

Yes. After registering, you can browse openings and apply through the website, the app, or in person.

Read also

• How to get a job in 2026: step by step
• Carteira de Trabalho Digital (Digital Work Card): how to check and correct it
• Career re-entry after dismissal: where to start