New law transforms public competitions: online tests are allowed, except for the judiciary and some public companies.
Last Monday, (09/09), President Lula sanctioned Bill No. 2258/2022, marking an important change in the rules for holding public tenders in Brazil. After being processed for two decades in the National Congress, the new rules promise to modernize the selection process and expand access to competitions. The new law, approved by the Senate in August, introduces the possibility of taking tests online, a measure that could transform the way competitions are conducted.
New law for online tests: a new horizon for public competitions
Among the main innovations brought by the new law is the authorization to carry out evidence remotely, either partially or fully, via the internet.
This modality is seen as an attempt to modernize competitions and facilitate the participation of candidates throughout the national territory.
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However, the implementation of this measure still depends on additional regulation by the Executive, which must define guidelines to guarantee equal access and security during online assessments.
It is worth noting that the possibility of online tests only applies to federal competitions, with the exception of selections for the judiciary, Public Prosecutor's Office and some public companies that do not use federal resources for funding.
Furthermore, states, municipalities and the Federal District are free to create their own rules for local competitions, which may result in different practices and procedures at the regional level.
Requirements and motivations of the new law for opening competitions
The new law also sets out clear guidelines on when a competition must be opened. According to the text, the opening of a public tender should be motivated by several factors, including the evolution of the staff in the last five years and future needs in accordance with institutional goals.
The new law requires a detailed description of the positions to be filled, the absence of a previous valid competition for the same positions, and an estimate of the budgetary-financial impact.
If there is a previous competition in force, with approved candidates, but which has not yet completed the necessary staff, the new law allows the exceptional opening of new competitions.
This is to ensure that staffing needs are met efficiently and without wasting resources.
Types of evidence and equality of conditions
The bill also defines three main types of evidence for Competitions federal. First, the assessment of knowledge, which may include written, objective or essay tests, and oral tests, covering general and specific content.
Secondly, skills assessment, which involves preparing documents, simulating tasks and, in some cases, physical tests related to the position.
Finally, the skills assessment includes psychological examinations and psychotechnical tests, carried out by qualified professionals to ensure that candidates are suitable for the position.
In addition to the new types of tests, the new law establishes that there should be no discrimination based on sex, age, marital status, physical condition, disability, ethnicity or nationality of candidates.
This measure aims to promote inclusion and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in competitions on equal terms.