Piauí State Government Launches Unified Public Exam with 200 Positions
The Piauí State Government has announced a unified public examination offering 200 positions for roles requiring a higher education degree. Applications will be accepted from July 7 to August 6, 2026, exclusively through the website of the Instituto de Desenvolvimento Educacional, Cultural e Assistencial Nacional (Idecan). The application fee is set at R$ 160.00 for all positions, with specific criteria and a defined calendar for fee exemption requests. Of the total vacancies, 100 are for immediate hiring and 100 are for a reserve pool. Initial salaries range up to R$ 13,536.01, with a standard workweek of 30 hours. The examination will be organized by Idecan.
The positions are distributed across various state secretariats and agencies, including the Secretariat of State Planning (Seplan) and the Secretariat of Tourism (Setur), both offering R$ 13,536.01 for governmental analyst roles. Other positions include analyst of regulation at Agrespi (R$ 5,027.94), agent of technical assistance and rural extension at Sada (R$ 4,763.02), agent of family agriculture at SAF (R$ 4,763.02), and state agricultural inspector at Adapi (R$ 4,512.26). Additional roles are available in transit analysis at Detran-PI (R$ 3,682.02), various higher education level positions and socio-educational agent at Sasc (R$ 3,516.05 and R$ 3,300 respectively), and superior services agent at TV Antares (R$ 3,000.12).
Candidates will undergo objective and discursive tests in Floriano, Parnaíba, Picos, and Teresina. Specific dates are set for the exams: September 12, 2026, for TV Antares and Detran-PI positions, and September 13, 2026, for all other roles. The examination process includes quotas for people with disabilities (10% of total opportunities) and Black and mixed-race candidates (25% of positions with three or more openings). Successful candidates for certain roles at Sada, SAF, and the socio-educational agent position at Sasc will also need to complete an eliminatory training course.
This unified public examination by the Piauí state government aims to fill 200 higher education positions across multiple agencies, reflecting a strategic effort to bolster public administration capacity. The multi-tiered salary structure and diverse roles suggest an attempt to attract specialized talent while addressing varied departmental needs. The inclusion of reserve positions and a structured application process, including fee waivers, indicates a commitment to accessibility and long-term workforce planning. Future analysis should consider how these appointments align with the state's broader development objectives and whether the compensation packages remain competitive in the evolving job market, particularly in the context of increasing demand for specialized skills driven by technological advancements.
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