CPNU Drives Inclusiveness and Transformation in Brazil's Public Service Sector
The CPNU public contest is driving inclusive transformation in Brazil's public service, with increased participation and diversity, as reported by Minister Esther Dweck.
- • Second edition of CPNU exam held in 228 cities with 3,652 vacancies.
- • Abstention rate dropped from 54% to 42.8%, showing increased public confidence.
- • Female candidate participation rose to 60%, and reserved quota candidates rose to 33.1%.
- • Over 760,000 candidates participated from nearly 5,000 municipalities, with expanded vacancies and strong security measures.
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The Unified National Public Contest (CPNU) is being hailed as a groundbreaking inclusive public policy that is reshaping Brazil's public service landscape. Esther Dweck, the Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, highlighted the CPNU's transformative impact during a press conference marking the first exam of its second edition on October 5, 2025. This edition saw the exam conducted across 228 cities with 3,652 vacancies available, drawing over 760,000 candidates from 4,951 municipalities nationwide.
Significantly, the CPNU has boosted diversity and participation. Female candidates increased their representation from 57% in the first edition to 60% in the second, while candidates from reserved quotas rose from 21.5% to 33.1%. The government's effort to expand inclusiveness is evident as it authorized an additional 2,859 vacancies for reserve lists, complementing more than 15,000 vacancies opened since 2023 across over 70 careers.
Dweck also noted a considerable drop in the abstention rate—down from 54% in the first edition to 42.8% in the second—reflecting growing public trust, partly because nearly 80% of candidates from the first CPNU have already been appointed to federal public service roles. The exam, aligned with the 37th anniversary of Brazil’s 1988 Constitution, deemed the "citizen constitution," underscores a commitment to citizen-centric governance.
Security for the exam was intensive, involving over 11,000 personnel from federal and state agencies, ensuring smooth and secure conduct. The results are expected to be published by the Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) on October 6, signaling continued transparency.
Minister Dweck described CPNU not only as a public examination but as a vital piece in rebuilding public policies and restoring the state's service to the Brazilian people. It represents a broader government initiative to foster inclusivity, diversity, and efficiency within the federal public administration, highlighting the ongoing transformation of Brazil’s public sector.