Every year, several students and professionals from different areas tend to enroll in public tenders. That's because contests are a good way to get great opportunities in the job market and become a recognized professional in the field.

That is why, every year, some companies and Federal government they usually publish notices in which vacancies are made available in different sectors and areas, such as health, education, economy, environment and many others.

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These areas are always in need of professionals who like to grow within companies and improve their knowledge in a certain area of the market.

Therefore, in this article we are going to talk a little about what are the public tenders, how they work, how to apply and what are the positions and areas most disputed by candidates, check below!

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What is the Public Tender?

O Public tender are selective processes in which several candidates compete for a job vacancy or even for public positions in bodies and companies of the Federal government.

Generally, they are tests carried out in two stages to compete for a position or vacancy. The selection process can be organized by the company itself or by a selection process in charge of selecting participants. 

How to participate in a Public Tender?

To participate in a Public tender, first it is necessary to choose which will be the area of interest. Then you need to go to the official website of the government agency or company to check if there is any public notice available for registration.

Within the public notice will be all the necessary information, such as documents, instructions on how the selection process will be and also which positions and the number of vacancies that are being offered.

Check out which are the most competitive public tenders in Brazil.

What are the most competitive public tenders in Brazil?

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, some companies and government agencies tend to open new vacancies in a certain period, for example, the last selection process for some positions in Cashier it was in 2014 and INSS in 2015.

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In addition, these companies and institutions necessarily need to open new vacancies over the years to fill positions and increase the number of employees and public servants, in case they are in short supply.

So, check out some public tenders which are the most popular in Brazil:

  • National Social Security Institute (INSS)
  • federal Senate
  • Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN)
  • Federal Police (PF)
  • Central Bank (Bacen)
  • Federal Savings Bank
  • Federal Highway Police (PRF)

These institutions mentioned above are sought after by candidates to apply for various vacancies, as some of them require a certain degree of education in a certain area and may have good remuneration. As, for example, some public positions in the federal Senate may have remuneration of up to R$ 34 thousand if they are higher level.

Which positions are the most competitive in the Public Contest?

Some jobs during a Public tender they may be more competitive than others and their selection normally takes days or even months. In addition, it is common for candidates selected on a given date to be hired a year later.

These positions have levels in which it is necessary to meet certain requirements to compete for certain vacancies and pass the various stages. The levels are fundamental, medium and superior, in which the candidate needs to specialize in a certain area, for example.

In the list below are present the positions that are usually applied for, some of them from the Federal police, which, as we mentioned earlier, is an institution where selections are usually held, check out:

  • Chief of Police — Higher level. 
  • Census taker — Elementary Level. 
  • Federal Police Officer — Higher level.
  • Judicial Technical Clerk — Middle level.
  • Civil Police Investigator — Higher level.
  • Military Police Soldier — Middle level.
  • Holder of Notes and Records Services — Higher level
  • Judicial Technical Clerk — Middle level.

In addition, the remuneration of each position varies according to the level. For example, there are certain public positions that can have a salary from R$ 10 thousand to R$ 20 thousand, as in vacancies in the federal Senate and gives Federal police

Some contests available in 2021

In 2021, it was announced by some bodies and companies in the Federal government that public notices will be opened for public tenders in several areas: such as security, health, transport, finance and others.

Check below some public tenders which are scheduled to open public notices in 2021 and don't miss this opportunity!

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Federal police

THE Federal police will provide approximately 1,500 vacancies for positions such as Federal Police Agent, Federal Police Clerk, Papiloscopist and Federal Police Delegate. The positions have a salary range of R$ 11 thousand to R$ 22 thousand.  

To participate in the selection process, you must wait for the notice to be available on the Federal Police. After the candidate is approved, he/she will undergo physical aptitude tests, objective and discursive tests.

Federal Highway Police

THE Federal Highway Police will provide approximately 2,772 vacancies for positions such as Highway Police and Administrative Agent, with a salary range of R$ 4 thousand to R$ 10 thousand depending on the level.

To participate in the process of PRF, it is necessary to register on the website of the PRF and take an objective test, a discursive test and a physical aptitude test. Health assessments, psychological assessments and a social investigation are also needed.

Vacancies in companies and public bodies in the area of security and economy are the most sought after by candidates.

IRS

THE IRS will provide approximately 3,314 higher-level vacancies for positions in the areas of Tax Auditor and Tax Analyst, with a salary range between R$ 12 thousand and R$ 20 thousand. To participate in the selection of IRS, it is necessary to pay attention to the public notice and undergo several evaluations, such as an objective, discursive and aptitude test in the area of interest.

Bacen

O Central Bank (Bacen) It is planned to provide around 260 vacancies with middle and higher level positions, in the areas of Attorney, Analyst and Technician, with salary ranges from R$ 6 thousand to R$ 20 thousand. To participate in the selection process, it is necessary to pay attention to the publication of the public notice on the website of the Bacen.

For more information and to know the complete list of public tenders that will be available later this year, check out our article on 10 public tenders that will open vacancies in 2021.

How do I know which contests are available?

On the internet it is possible to find several blogs and websites aimed at candidates who want to find news about competitions in their area of interest and also find out about new notices, vacancies available, etc.

Therefore, we have separated a list of some sites that can help you to be always informed about all the public tenders available. 

In addition, many of these websites and blogs tend to also help many students to prepare for the selection processes, giving tips on different topics that are normally addressed during the tests of the public tenders.

Finally, to learn more about public tenders and also prepare for the different stages of this selection process, keep an eye on the news and also research different subjects on the internet, that way you can increase the chances of being approved.