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How to prepare for SKD CPNS: a practical approach
SKD tests three different things at once. Here is a practical way to prepare for TWK, TIU and TKP without wasting time on the wrong drills.
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TWK, TIU and TKP explained: the three parts of SKD
TWK, TIU and TKP are the three sub-tests inside CPNS's SKD stage. Here is what each one measures and how it differs from the others.
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Age limits for CPNS and PPPK: how they actually differ
CPNS and PPPK set different minimum and maximum ages, and PPPK's ceiling varies more by formation. Here is how each is structured.
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Teaching qualification requirements for concorso docenti
Access to concorso docenti requires the 60 CFU abilitazione route or three years of service in five, since the 24 CFU path expired in 2024.
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Concorso RIPAM vs a regular concorso pubblico
A concorso RIPAM is legally an ordinary concorso pubblico, run centrally by Formez PA for multiple administrations at once. Here is what changes.
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What is a concorso pubblico in Italy? A plain guide
A concorso pubblico is Italy's competitive public exam for a permanent government job. Here is how it works, who runs it, and what stages to expect.
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Concorso pubblico vs selezione pubblica: what differs
A concorso pubblico ranks candidates on objective test scores; a selezione pubblica allows a more discretionary evaluation. Here is the real difference.
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Documents you need for an Italian concorso pubblico
From SPID and PEC to photo ID and qualification certificates, here is what an Italian concorso pubblico actually requires you to have ready.
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What a graduatoria is and how scorrimento works
A graduatoria is the merit-ranked list from a concorso pubblico. Scorrimento lets the administration hire further down it later. Here is how.
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Age limits in Italian concorsi pubblici, explained
Most Italian concorsi set no fixed maximum age, but police, fire and rescue, and armed corps competitions do. Here is what actually applies and when.
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The concorso docenti oral exam and simulated lesson
The concorso docenti oral exam includes a simulated lesson, lasts up to 45 minutes for secondary candidates, and is passed with 70 out of 100.
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How the prova preselettiva works in Italian concorsi
The prova preselettiva is a multiple-choice filter used when applications far outnumber posts. Here is its format, scoring and how to pass it.
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Preparing for the Agenzia delle Entrate written test
The Agenzia delle Entrate written test covers tax law, civil and administrative law, and accounting, passed with at least 21 out of 30. Here is the format.
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Physical tests in Polizia and Vigili del Fuoco competitions
Both the Polizia di Stato and Vigili del Fuoco competitions require passing physical fitness tests alongside the written exam. Here is how each is structured.
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Minimum passing score in an Italian concorso pubblico
The pass mark in an Italian concorso varies by exam, commonly 21 out of 30 or 70 out of 100. Here is how each scoring scale actually works.
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How many times can you sit an Italian concorso pubblico?
Most Italian concorsi pubblici have no limit on how many times you can apply. A rare exception is the concorso in magistratura, capped at three attempts.
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Fixed-term vs permanent contracts in Italian public jobs
In Italy's public sector, a permanent contract almost always requires passing a concorso pubblico; a fixed-term one usually does not. Here is the difference.
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Titoli di preferenza in an Italian concorso pubblico
Titoli di preferenza break ties at equal scores in an Italian concorso pubblico, under a fixed legal order set by Presidential Decree 487/1994.
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Bachelor's Degree Level vs High School Level: Which Exam to Take
The General Service exam has separate bachelor's degree level and high school level versions, with different age windows, content and career starting points.
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Can You Pass the General Service Exam Without a Prep School?
Self-study is a realistic path for the General Service exam, since the content is publicly structured and past-style practice is widely available.