Selection Process Offers Salaries of Up to R$ 19.6 Thousand for Higher Education; Check Dates and Requirements.
The PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest reopened registrations until May 14 for 100 immediate vacancies in higher education positions. With salaries ranging from R$ 8.2 thousand to R$ 19.6 thousand, the process is organized by Idcap. Check the updated schedule and details of the stages!
Registrations and Schedule of the PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest
Registrations for the PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest can be made on Idcap’s website until May 14. The fee ranges from R$ 100 to R$ 150, depending on the position. Payments must be made by May 15.
Important Dates:
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- Exam: June 29 (held in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or Salvador).
- Corrections:
- Correction 1 (05/02): Changes in requirements for Production Analysis and Control.
- Correction 2 (27/03): Adjustments in requirements for Management Analyst and Oil Specialist.
Job Openings and Requirements of the PPSA (Pré-Sal) Contest
There are 100 immediate job openings + reserve list for:
- Lawyer (4 openings): Higher Education in Law. Salary: R$ 15,942.00.
- Corporate Management Analyst (36 openings): Various fields. Salary: R$ 8,240.00.
- Oil and Gas Specialist (52 openings): Engineering and technical areas. Salary: R$ 19,610.00.
- IT Analyst (8 openings): Information Security, Infrastructure. Salary: R$ 9,350.00.
Quotas: 5% of vacancies for PWDs and 20% for self-declared black individuals.
Stages and Content of the Exams
The PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest will have:
- Objective Test (29/06): 60 questions (Portuguese, English, and Specific Knowledge). Minimum score: 50% of the total and 30% per subject.
- Discursive Test (29/06): Only for Lawyer and Oil Specialist. Two questions (Portuguese and English). Minimum score: 50%.
Scoring:
- Specific: 40 questions (80 points).
- Portuguese and English: 10 questions each (10 points each).
Benefits and Responsibilities of PPSA
In addition to the salaries, the PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest offers:
- Meal allowance: R$ 737.72.
- Medical/Dental assistance: R$ 946.12.
- Periodic exams: R$ 65.41.
Company Responsibilities:
- Manage oil production sharing contracts.
- Monitor costs and exploration projects in the pre-salt region.
- Represent the Union in marketing agreements.
How to Prepare for the PPSA (Pré-Sal) Contest
Candidates should focus on:
- Portuguese and English Language: 20 eliminatory questions.
- Specific Knowledge: 80% of the score (emphasis on legislation, reservoir engineering, or IT, depending on the position).
PPSA prioritizes technical experience, especially for positions in Oil and Gas.
The PPSA (Pré-Sal) 2025 Contest is an opportunity for professionals with higher education in strategic areas. With attractive salaries and benefits, the selection requires preparation in technical subjects and languages. Don’t miss the deadline: registrations until May 14!

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