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São Paulo Government Authorizes New PM-SP Contest With 200 Slots for Barro Branco Cadet, Salary of R$ 4,833, and Expected Appointment in January 2027
The PM-SP opens a contest for 200 cadet slots, with an expected appointment in January 2027. The authorization was published in the Official State Gazette and confirms the start of another cycle of officer training at the Barro Branco Academy, in the northern zone of the capital.
With a starting salary of R$ 4,833.27, the announcement represents an opportunity to join one of the country’s most traditional corporations. The training course lasts four years and grants the student a degree in Police Sciences of Security and Public Order, in addition to practical and theoretical preparation for command functions.
Requirements and Profile Required of Candidates
To participate in the selection process, candidates must be between 17 and 30 years old, be current with electoral and military obligations, and meet the minimum height criteria of 1.55 meters for women and 1.60 meters for men.
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These requirements follow the historical standard of PM-SP, which seeks to align technical training with the physical and psychological preparation required by the career.
Moreover, the selection emphasizes discipline, leadership skills, and emotional balance, essential abilities for carrying out police activities throughout the state.
Exam Structure and Subjects Covered
The contest will include 80 multiple-choice questions, each with five alternatives, covering a wide range of knowledge areas.
Candidates will need to demonstrate mastery in:
Portuguese language and foreign language (English or Spanish)
History, geography, philosophy, and sociology
Mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology
Public administration principles, computer science, and current events
The PM-SP opens a contest with a strongly interdisciplinary profile, requiring balanced preparation between theoretical content and logical reasoning.
The goal is to select candidates with solid intellectual training, capable of acting in both field operations and strategic command functions.
Selection Stages and Training Process
The selection process of PM-SP will consist of five eliminatory and classificatory phases, in mandatory sequence. The stages are:
Knowledge exam (objective test and essay)
Psychological exam
Physical aptitude exam
Assessment of social conduct, reputation, and integrity
Document analysis and verification of requirements
Approved candidates will enter the Barro Branco Military Police Academy, where they will undergo comprehensive training for four years.
During the course, students receive instruction in police tactics, public management, legislation, human rights, and security techniques, in addition to intensive physical training.
At the end of graduation, the student is appointed as a cadet officer and continues their career in the corporation, with the possibility of advancement to higher ranks based on performance and length of service.
Career Prospects and Importance of the New Announcement
The new announcement reinforces the strategy of the São Paulo government for renewal of the workforce and appreciation of the police career.
PM-SP has been facing challenges in replacing personnel, especially given retirements and transfers to administrative positions.
In addition to expanding the workforce, the contest aims to form a new generation of officers with a more robust technical and academic profile, in line with the modernization of security forces.
The starting salary of R$ 4,833 will be complemented by benefits and career progressions over time.
The PM-SP opens a contest for 200 new slots in one of the most competitive selection processes in the country, with a planned start for 2027.
Do you believe that increasing the workforce and training new officers can improve public safety in São Paulo? Share your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those closely following the impact of the new generations of the Military Police in the daily lives of the cities.
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