The Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (CONAB) has announced a public contest to fill 403 vacancies for professionals at both medium and higher education levels. The announcement, made on April 14, 2025, marks a significant opportunity for job seekers across Brazil, with positions available in various fields.
Among the changes highlighted in the contest notice is a modification in the requirements for the position of Analyst - Marketing, which has now been updated to Analyst in Social Communication-Marketing. This change aims to broaden the pool of eligible candidates, ensuring that more professionals can participate in the selection process.
The available positions include 34 vacancies for Assistants and 369 for Analysts, with opportunities spread across the country. The total remuneration for these roles ranges from R$ 3,459.87 to R$ 8,140.88 per month, depending on the educational qualifications of the candidates. Additionally, the working hours are set at a maximum of 40 hours per week.
CONAB is committed to enhancing its workforce to maintain efficient operations in food supply and nutritional security. The organization emphasizes the importance of renewing and strengthening its staff to achieve these goals. The contest will also offer various benefits, including life insurance, a worker transportation program, funeral assistance, early childhood education assistance, school assistance, food assistance, a worker food program, and optional supplementary private pension plans.
Interested candidates can register on the Instituto Consulpam website from April 14, 2025, until May 15, 2025. The registration fee varies between R$ 50.00 and R$ 80.00, depending on the position applied for. Notably, individuals who are bone marrow donors or registered in the Cadastro Único for Social Programs (CadÚnico) can apply for a fee exemption until April 20, 2025.
The selection process will consist of an objective test and a discursive test, both scheduled for July 13, 2025. These tests will be administered in various cities, including Aracaju, Belém, Belo Horizonte, Boa Vista, Brasília, Campo Grande, Cuiabá, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Fortaleza, Goiânia, João Pessoa, Macapá, Maceió, Manaus, Natal, Palmas, Porto Alegre, Porto Velho, Recife, Rio Branco, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, São Luís, São Paulo, Teresina, and Vitória.
The CONAB public contest aims to fill positions in several strategic areas, including Administration, Accounting Sciences, Agronomic Engineering, and Civil Engineering, among others. In total, the contest offers nine positions specifically for the state of Paraíba, with varying educational requirements.
In Paraíba, the distribution of positions includes one Assistant role at the administrative level and several Analyst roles in Administration, Accounting Sciences, Economics, and Agronomic Engineering. The base salary for the Assistant position is R$ 3,459.87, while Analysts can expect to earn R$ 8,140.88.
As part of the contest's updates, candidates for medium-level positions will have four hours to complete the objective test, whereas those applying for higher-level positions will have four hours and thirty minutes for both the objective and discursive tests. The objective tests for Analysts will be held in the morning, followed by the Assistant tests in the afternoon.
The announcement of the public contest has generated significant interest among job seekers, particularly in light of the current job market conditions. The opportunity to secure a stable position within a government agency is appealing, especially given the comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries offered by CONAB.
Furthermore, the contest's timeline includes several key dates: the registration period runs from April 14 to May 15, the deadline for fee exemption requests is April 20, and the final date for payment of registration fees is May 16. Test locations will be disclosed on July 9, with results for the objective tests expected on July 23 and the discursive test results on July 30. The final results will be announced on September 4, 2025.
As the registration period opens, potential candidates are encouraged to prepare thoroughly for the tests, which will assess both general knowledge and specific expertise relevant to the positions. The contest serves not only as a means of employment but also as a vital step towards strengthening Brazil's food supply and nutritional security through the dedicated work of CONAB's future employees.
With the public contest officially underway, CONAB aims to attract a diverse range of candidates, ensuring that the organization can continue to operate effectively and meet the challenges of food supply management in Brazil. The contest reflects a commitment to fostering talent and enhancing the capabilities of the workforce, ultimately benefiting the agricultural and food sectors nationwide.
