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Although Digital Agency is a new organization, it has steadily increased its hiring of new graduates.
The following are figures related to recruitment results, employee attributes, and working styles after entering the agency.
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Know the hiring results and attributes

We will introduce the results of new graduate recruitment in Digital Agency and the diverse backgrounds of our employees.
Each item in this section is created from the data of the employees who joined the agency as new graduates, unless otherwise stated.

  • Hiring History

    This table is based on the fiscal year in which employees entered the agency (from 2022 to 2008) and is arranged in columns by recruitment category (major career-track employee, general employee university graduate, general employee high school graduate, and total for each year). 2022:5 major career-track employees, 4 general employee university graduates, 0 general employee high school graduates, 9 total for each year. 2023:6 major career-track employees, 8 general employee university graduates, 3 general employee high school graduates, 17 total for each year. 2024:11 major career-track employees, 6 general employee university graduates, 2 general employee high school graduates, 19 total for each year. 2025:8 major career-track employees, 10 general employee university graduates, 1 general employee high school graduate, 19 total for each year. 2026:7 major career-track employees, 9 general employee university graduates, 3 general employee high school graduates, 19 total for each year. The total for the five years was 37 major career-track employees, 37 general employee university graduates, and 9 general employee high school graduates, for a total of 83. The total is highlighted in blue.

  • Male to female ratio

    On a pale light blue background, there are large statements on the left: "Male 54%" and on the right: "Female 46%." Under each number is a simple illustration of a man (orange top) and a woman (light blue top).

  • Average age

    Against a pale light blue background, "the average age of new graduates is 24.8 years old" is displayed in the upper row, and "the average age of new graduates and those in mid-career is 31.7 years old" is displayed in the lower row, each of which is surrounded by a dark blue rounded corner.

  • Examination for Graduates of Graduate Schools for Comprehensive Service

    Doughnut pie chart showing the percentage of the examination categories for career-track and graduate school graduates by major field. Public administration is the largest at 59% (dark blue), followed by digital at 17% (medium blue), engineering at 12% (light blue), agricultural sciences and fisheries at 6% (black), and chemical, biological, and pharmaceutical sciences at 6% (gray). Public administration accounts for the majority, followed by science and engineering and digital subjects.

  • Examination category for university graduate level for comprehensive work

    A doughnut chart showing the percentage of the examination categories for comprehensive work and university graduate level by major field. Digital (dark blue), liberal arts (medium blue), politics, international studies, humanities and social sciences are tied for first place with 21% each (light blue), followed by economics with 16% (black), law with 16% (gray), and engineering with 5% (light gray).

  • Examination category for university graduate level for general positions

    This is a doughnut chart showing the ratio of the examination categories for general service and university graduate level by major. Administration accounts for 57%, which is the majority (dark blue), followed by digital, electrical and electronics at 37% (middle blue). Liberal arts at 3% (light blue) and agriculture at 3% (black) are very few. Administration and digital, electrical and electronics account for almost the entire composition.

  • Major in Career-Track Employment (New graduates who joined the Agency in 2026)

    Doughnut chart showing the percentage of new graduates and career-track employees in FY 2026 by major field of study. Other (liberal arts, etc., interdisciplinary fields) accounts for 43%, the largest percentage (black), followed by law at 29% (dark blue), economics at 14% (medium blue), and science and engineering at 14% (light blue). Humanities and interdisciplinary fields account for the majority.

  • General Work Majors (New graduates joining the agency in FY 2026)

    This is a doughnut chart showing the percentage of new graduates and general employees in FY 2026 by major field of study. Other (liberal arts, etc., interdisciplinary fields) accounts for 38% (gray), which is the largest percentage, followed by law with 25% (dark blue), agriculture with 13% (medium blue), engineering with 12% (light blue), and science and engineering with 12% (black).

  • Turnover rate within three years

    This infographic shows that the turnover rate within three years of entering the agency is 2.4%. Under the heading "Turnover rate within three years", "2.4%" is displayed in large letters. At the bottom, a bar graph showing the overall percentage is arranged in light blue, of which "2.4%" is displayed in dark blue. This design visually emphasizes the low turnover rate.

    • *Percentage of new graduates who left their jobs within three years of being hired

Know how to work

We will show you in figures the image of assignment and training after entering Digital Agency, and balancing work and private life.

  • Four groups in Digital Agency

    Diagram showing the four organizational groups in Digital Agency. On a pale light blue background, four groups surrounded by dark blue rounded corners are arranged vertically. From top to bottom, they are "Group of Strategy and Organization", "Group of Common Functions for Digital Society", "Group of Service for Citizens" and "Group of Service for Ministries Administration".
    After entering the agency, you will be assigned to one of four groups.

  • Distribution of new graduate career-track employees

    A donut chart showing the distribution of new graduates in career-track jobs by group. Group of Strategy and Organization has the largest distribution at 35% (dark blue), followed by Group of Service for Ministries Administration at 29% (medium blue), Group of Common Functions for Digital Society at 27% (light blue), and Group of Service for Citizens at 9% (black). It can be seen that they are distributed relatively dispersedly into four groups.
    Students gain a sense of wholeness and balance that is necessary as a generalist by experiencing various projects in Digital Agency and secretariat work that overlooks the entire agency.

  • Distribution of New Graduate Non-clerical Workers

    A donut chart showing the distribution of new graduate non-managerial employees by group. Group of Strategy and Organization accounts for the overwhelming majority at 68% (dark blue), followed by Group of Service for Ministries Administration at 12% (medium blue), Group of Common Functions for Digital Society at 12% (light blue), and Group of Service for Citizens at 8% (black). The concentration in Group of Strategy and Organization is significantly higher than for major career-track employees.
    In addition to gaining experience in secretariat operations that support organizations, such as accounting and human resources, they utilize their expertise to participate in projects and acquire the knowledge necessary as specialists.

  • Number of training courses for new employees

    Doughnut pie chart showing the breakdown of the number of new employee training courses, with "Total of 33 courses" displayed in the center. The training courses are organized into three categories: specialized courses (18 courses, dark blue), which is the largest number; basic and operational courses (12 courses, medium blue); and practical courses (3 courses, light blue).
    After joining the agency, employees undergo a training period of approximately three weeks, during which they learn in stages while performing their duties. The training covers a wide range of contents, from basics to practical business and specialized themes.

    • *The figure is calculated based on the number of employees who entered the NPA in April 2026 and were hired in Digital Agency. The number of trainings slightly varies depending on the recruitment category.

  • Number of English Training Course Participants

    Bar chart showing the number of participants in English language courses from FY 2023 to FY 2007. The bar chart consists of three blue bars: 14 participants in FY 2023, 25 participants (maximum) in FY 2024 and 24 participants in FY 2025. The number of participants in English language courses increased by 79% from FY 2023 to FY 2024. The number of participants in English language courses has been almost flat in FY 2025. The vertical axis is a scale from 0 to 30.
    We provide cost-subsidized training for Digital Agency Recruiting staff to support their learning once they enter the agency.

    • *Held twice a year in fiscal 2024 only (total number of participants)

  • Childcare Leave Usage Rate by Gender (FY 2024)

    This infographic shows that 100% of both male and female employees took child care leave in fiscal year 2024. Under the heading "100% for both male and female employees," the words "100%" are displayed in large letters. At the bottom of the infographic is a simple illustration of a man wearing a red-orange top and a woman wearing a light blue top, each holding a baby in a blue sling. The design emphasizes that both men and women have achieved full child care leave.

    • *For Digital Agency employees (including non-professional employees). The percentage of employees who newly took child care leave during the fiscal year to the number of employees who were newly able to take child care leave during the fiscal year.

Reference Information

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