Preparing for the Agenzia delle Entrate written test

The written test for the Agenzia delle Entrate funzionario giuridico-tributario competition is a single multiple-choice exam covering tax law, civil and commercial law, administrative law, business accounting, elements of criminal law relevant to offences against the public administration, English language, and common software applications. It is marked out of thirty and passed with a score of at least 21 out of 30, according to the exam pattern published for this competition.

What subjects actually appear on the exam?

The syllabus centres on diritto tributario and the theory of taxation, since the role itself is a tax administration role, alongside diritto civile and diritto commerciale, diritto amministrativo, contabilità aziendale, elements of diritto penale focused on public administration offences, English, and everyday software competence. That breadth means preparation cannot lean on a single legal subject; candidates who treat tax law as the whole syllabus and neglect civil or administrative law tend to leave points on the table in a test structured this broadly.

Is there negative marking on this test?

The exam pattern for this competition specifies a marking scheme as set out in the bando, and the test is marked out of thirty with a pass threshold of 21. Because the exact points awarded for a correct answer and deducted for a wrong one are the bando’s own numbers and can change between editions, it is worth working through your expected outcome with the site’s negative marking calculator using the specific scheme published for the edition you are sitting, rather than assuming a scheme from a different competition applies here too.

How does this compare to the RIPAM Assistenti written test?

Both are single computer-based multiple-choice tests marked out of thirty with a 21/30 pass mark, which reflects a broader pattern across many national concorsi coordinated or influenced by the RIPAM model. The content differs sharply, though: the RIPAM Assistenti test draws on general administrative, constitutional and criminal law common to entry-level public administration roles, while the Agenzia delle Entrate test goes deeper into tax-specific law and accounting, matching the funzionario giuridico-tributario role it selects for. If the general scoring mechanics interest you beyond this one exam, minimum passing scores in a concorso pubblico covers how thresholds vary across formats.

What happens after the written test?

Candidates who clear 21 out of 30 are ranked in the graduatoria di merito and, in ranking order, assigned to the regional offices listed in the notice. There is no separate interview or physical test in this competition’s pattern; the written test result, combined with the ranking process, is what determines the outcome. How that ranking then converts into an actual assignment, including what happens if someone declines a post, is explained generally in what a graduatoria is and how scorrimento works.

How should I plan my study time before the exam?

Because the syllabus spans several distinct legal subjects plus accounting, mapping out study blocks against the actual number of weeks left before the scheduled written test matters more than open-ended study without a deadline in view. The exam countdown tool gives you a running count of days remaining once you have the confirmed date from the official convocation, which is more reliable for planning than working from the original bando’s tentative schedule alone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass mark for the Agenzia delle Entrate written test? At least 21 out of 30, according to the exam pattern published for the 2,700 funzionari giuridico-tributari competition.

Is the test computer-based? Yes, it is delivered as a computer-based multiple-choice test (CBT), consistent with the format used across most current national concorsi.

Does the test include an oral exam or interview? No. This competition’s pattern relies on the written test and the subsequent ranking process, with no separate interview stage recorded in its structure.

What qualification do I need to sit this exam? A bachelor’s degree in one of the classes listed in the bando, such as scienze dei servizi giuridici or scienze economiche, or an equivalent older-system degree as specified in the notice.

Where do successful candidates get placed? In the regional offices of the Agenzia delle Entrate listed in the notice, assigned in order of the candidate’s position on the graduatoria di merito.