Abstract
The article presents the results of the analysis of the practice of attracting young specialists to the state civil service of the Novosibirsk region. On the basis of scientific publications, the views of domestic authors on the problems associated with the staffing of public authorities and the involvement of young professionals in the public service are considered. The analysis of the age structure of the personnel of the state civil service of the Novosibirsk region for 2013-2019 is carried out. The most common practices of foreign countries in attracting young personnel to the civil service are studied. The list of tools for attracting young specialists, which are actively used in Russian regions, is described. The problem areas that prevent improving the efficiency of activities aimed at attracting young professionals to the state civil service of the Novosibirsk region are identified.