Civil Police of Maranhão 2023: Learn more!

Regarding the Civil Police of Maranhão's recruitment process, the last selection took place in 2018 and offered 1,300 positions in various areas, including police chief, investigator, clerk, and forensic expert.

To participate in the competition, candidates needed to meet requirements such as being at least 18 years old, having completed higher education (for the positions of delegate and criminal expert) or high school (for the positions of investigator and clerk), in addition to possessing a national driver's license (CNH) category B, at a minimum.

The remuneration offered to successful candidates ranged from R$ 4,550.28 to R$ 18,957.64, depending on the position.

What should I study for the exam?

In entrance exams for the Civil Police, for example, it is common for the tests to cover content from the following areas:

  • Portuguese: Including text interpretation, writing diverse content, and grammar;
  • Law : constitutional, administrative, criminal, criminal procedure, civil and civil procedure;
  • Specific knowledge related to the job area, such as criminal investigation, interview and interrogation techniques, forensic medicine, among others;
    Basic computer skills, current events, and logical reasoning may also be required in some selection processes.

Each competition has its own official announcement, which contains detailed information about the stages of the selection process, as well as the syllabus for the exams. Therefore, it is important that candidates carefully read the competition announcement to prepare adequately.

To prepare for a Civil Police exam, it is recommended that candidates study in advance, constantly reviewing and solving questions from previous exams.

It is also important to know the specifics of the position and the institution you wish to join, in order to have more effective and appropriate preparation for the selection process.

Each competition is unique and has its own particularities, so it is essential that candidates dedicate themselves to studying and prepare adequately for each stage of the selection process.

What is the expected date for the Maranhão Civil Police exam in 2023?

It is important to follow the information released by the relevant authorities and specialized media to stay updated on the competitions that are of interest to candidates.

Information regarding public service examinations is usually published on the websites of the institutions responsible for organizing the event, as well as in regional and national media outlets.

Those interested in participating in public service exams should pay close attention to the announcements and registration deadlines, as well as prepare adequately for the exams and other stages of the selection process.

Good preparation includes consistent study, solving questions from previous exams, and keeping up with current events related to the areas of knowledge that will be covered in the tests.

The Secretary of Public Security of the state of Maranhão, Delegate Maurício Ribeiro, announced in an interview with the program Bom dia Mirante, on TV Mirante, the holding of a new public competition.

According to Ribeiro, the state governor has ordered the hiring of the surplus candidates who passed the last competitive examination held in 2017, which opens the possibility for them to begin their work.

According to the secretary, calling up the surplus candidates is an important measure to meet the personnel demand in the Civil Police and guarantee the safety of the population of Maranhão. Furthermore, holding the new public competition should allow for the renewal of the Civil Police of Maranhão's staff, which could result in improvements in the quality of services provided by the institution.

However, there is still no information on the number of positions that will be offered in the new public competition, nor on the expected date for the publication of the notice. Those interested in participating in the competition should pay attention to information released by the competent bodies and specialized media.

How did previous recruitment processes for the Civil Police of Maranhão work?

The Civil Police of Maranhão (PC MA) held its last public competition in 2017, organized by the Brazilian Center for Research in Evaluation and Selection and Promotion of Events (Cebraspe).

The competition offered 100 positions for the roles of police chief, police clerk, police investigator, and forensic expert, with initial salaries ranging from R$ 4,550.28 to R$ 18,957.64.

The stages of the public selection process consisted of multiple-choice tests, a written exam, a psychometric test, a physical fitness test, a medical evaluation, an oral exam (only for the position of delegate), and an assessment.

Candidates who passed all stages of the public selection process were called to attend the professional training course, which is both eliminatory and classificatory in nature.

Prior to this competition, the Civil Police of Maranhão (PC MA) held its last selection process in 2012, which offered 350 vacancies for the positions of police officer, police clerk, and police chief. The stages of the public competition consisted of objective tests, a written test, a psychometric exam, a physical fitness test, a medical evaluation, and a professional training course.

It's important to stay tuned for updates on the new contest, which should be released soon!