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Exam Date: August 17, 2025
The General Competency Exam is a standardized assessment introduced by the Argentine government to evaluate the skills and suitability of public sector employees. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance efficiency and accountability within the public administration.
Exam Pattern
Format: Online multiple-choice questions
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Number of Questions: Between 20 to 24
Scoring: Immediate results upon completion; scores are confidential
Frequency: Employees may attempt the test up to three times
Languages: Primarily in Spanish
Syllabus & Content Areas
🔹 Administrative Employees
Reading Comprehension: Assessing understanding of written material
Logical-Mathematical Reasoning: Problem-solving and analytical thinking
🔹 Professional Employees
Public Administration Knowledge:
National Constitution
Public Ethics Law
Regulations governing state operations
Specialized Knowledge: Depending on the professional's field, specific technical knowledge may be assessedslideshare.netscribd.com
Eligibility Criteria
General Requirements:
Citizenship: Must be a public servant employed under a temporary or contracted position within the Argentine public sector
Age: No specific age restrictions
Language Proficiency: Proficiency in Spanish is requiredscribd.com
For International Applicants:
International candidates must ensure their educational qualifications are recognized by the National Ministry of Education of Argentina. They may need to provide equivalency certificates and meet additional requirements set by the Public Service Commission.
Understand the Exam Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the structure and subjects of the examination.
Study the Syllabus: Thoroughly go through the syllabus and focus on key areas.
Practice Past Papers: Solve previous years' question papers to understand the question format and time management.
Stay Updated: Regularly read newspapers and journals to keep abreast of current affairs.
Mock Interviews: Conduct mock interviews to build confidence and improve communication skills.
Test Launch: December 2024
Contract Expiry for Initial Group: December 3, 2024
Retake Opportunities: Up to three attempts allowed
General Competency Exams assess candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities across key areas like language, mathematics, reasoning, and sometimes specific professional skills. These exams are used for university admissions, public sector job recruitment, or professional certification.
For university admissions, exams are usually administered by the specific universities or provincial education authorities.
For public sector jobs, the National Public Employment System (Sistema Nacional de Empleo Público - SINEP) or provincial public service commissions conduct these exams.
Some professional bodies and organizations also conduct competency tests for certifications.
Language proficiency: Spanish grammar, comprehension, and writing skills.
Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, algebra, and problem-solving.
Logical reasoning: Analytical and critical thinking questions.
General knowledge: Current affairs, history, and social studies (varies by exam).
Specific professional knowledge: For specialized exams in fields like education, healthcare, or administration.
