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The IFSP 2026 Selection Process Has Openings in São José dos Campos, Bragança Paulista, Campos do Jordão, Caraguatatuba, and Jacareí. Check Deadlines, Fees, Quotas, and the List of Courses.
The Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) has opened registrations for the selection process for free technical courses starting in the 1st semester of 2026. The period runs from September 23 to October 20, 2025, with registration done online. In total, the network offers 7,362 openings in the state. For the Paraíba Valley and Bragança region, there are 960 openings distributed across five municipalities.
The fee is R$ 60 for integrated high school courses and R$ 30 for concurrent or subsequent courses. Requests for exemptions can be made until October 1; payment (for those not exempt) is due by October 21.
The written test (30 questions on Portuguese Language and Mathematics) will take place on December 7, 2025; the final result is expected on January 13, 2026.
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The selection implements a quota policy and allows registration as a trainee, in addition to the option to register for up to three courses of the same type and from the same campus.
Registrations: Deadlines, Fees, and Exemptions
Registrations must be made on the organizing bank’s portal indicated by the IFSP, between 9/23 and 10/20. Allow time to create an account and fill out the form and socioeconomic questionnaire. Without completed registration, there is no participation in the test.
The notice establishes a fee of R$ 60 (integrated) and R$ 30 (concurrent/subsequent). Those meeting legal criteria can request an exemption until 10/1 directly in the system. Keep the proof of the request.
If you do not obtain an exemption, the payment must be made via GRU at Banco do Brasil by 10/21. Without payment, the registration is canceled.
It is recommended to follow the schedule to check the final list of registered candidates (10/30) and exam instructions until 12/4. Note the deadlines for appeals that are planned.
Exam, Content, and Dates of the Selection Process
The selection consists of a written test with 30 multiple-choice questions: 15 on Portuguese Language and 15 on Mathematics, covering content from 6th to 9th grade of the BNCC. This applies to both integrated and concurrent/subsequent courses.
The test is scheduled for December 7, 2025, in the chosen campus city or in a nearby municipality, lasting 3 hours. Bring an official photo ID.
The answer key will be released on 12/8 and the preliminary result on 12/17. After appeals, the final result will be on 1/13/2026, followed by the 1st call for enrollment on 1/15.
Candidates opting for PPI quotas go through a hetero-identification board (photo analysis and video conference stage), with a schedule also defined in the notice.
Openings and Courses by City in the Region (960 Openings)
- Bragança Paulista (200 openings): Electro-electronics (full-time), Informatics (full-time), Mechanical (full-time); Mechatronics (afternoon and evening, 4 semesters).
- Campos do Jordão (200 openings): Buildings (morning, 3 years), Events (afternoon, 3 years), Informatics (morning, 3 years); Buildings (evening, 4 semesters); Hospitality (evening, 2 semesters).
- Caraguatatuba (200 openings): Informatics (full-time, 3 years); Administration (afternoon, 2 semesters); Buildings (evening, 4 semesters); Informatics for the Internet (afternoon, 3 semesters); Environment (afternoon, 4 semesters).
- Jacareí (160 openings): Administration (full-time, 3 years), Informatics (full-time, 3 years); Administration (evening, 2 semesters); Interior Design (afternoon, 3 semesters).
- São José dos Campos (200 openings): Industrial Automation (full-time, 3 years), Mechanical (full-time, 3 years); Industrial Automation (evening, 4 semesters); Electrotechnics (evening, 4 semesters); Mechanical (evening, 4 semesters).
Together, the five cities offer 960 openings in free technical courses for 2026/1. The details above can be found in the Offering Map of the IFSP.
Who Can Participate, Quotas, and Modalities (Integrated, Concurrent, and Subsequent)
In the integrated high school program, the student takes high school + technical courses at IFSP, with a single enrollment. This pathway is for those completing elementary education in 2025.
In the concurrent program, the student takes the technical course at IFSP while attending high school at another school. In the subsequent program, the candidate has already completed high school. Trainees can take the test for assessment without competing for a slot.
IFSP reserves 50% of openings for graduates from public schools, with cuts for income, PPI, and people with disabilities. The hetero-identification board validates self-declarations of Black candidates.
Registration for up to three courses is allowed as long as they are from the same modality and the same campus. Plan your order of preference when selecting.
How to Register Safely
Access the selection process website, create your account, fill out the form and the socioeconomic questionnaire. Review personal data and attach what the notice requires.
Confirm the modality (integrated, concurrent, or subsequent) and the desired campus. Check the dates, shifts, and durations of each course, as well as prerequisites.
Complete the registration and, if not exempt, issue the GRU and pay by 10/21. Keep proof of registration and payment.
Finally, follow the official schedule to avoid missing exam instructions, answer key, and results. Pay attention to appeal dates.
And you, what do you think? Should registration fees be waved for free technical courses, or does the exemption already solve the issue? Comment below if the offering of 960 openings meets the demand of the Paraíba Valley and region and which courses should have more classes.
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