The National Unified Contest (CNU) results, initially scheduled for release on February 28, 2025, at 10 AM, have been delayed throughout the day due to processing requirements concerning candidates classified as sub judice, those involved in judicial proceedings. The CNU, conducted by the Ministry of Management and Innovation (MGI) and administered by the organizing body Cesgranrio, stands as the largest public examination held in Brazil’s history, offering 6,640 job vacancies across 21 federal agencies.
This unprecedented delay is said to stem from the careful consideration required for candidates facing judicial scrutiny. According to MGI, the candidates classified as sub judice will be separately listed and their standings processed to reflect their competition as if they were under normal circumstances. "The delay arises from the treatment afforded to candidates sub judice... they will be classified on specific lists reflecting their position as if they were regular," the ministry stated.
The potential impact of these adjustments cannot be overlooked, as the process entails continuous adjustments, affecting numerous candidates and job opportunities. The ministry emphasized, "We are taking measures to prevent any candidate sub judice from occupying the place of one classified regularly." This nuanced approach aims to uphold the integrity of the competition and guarantees fairness among participants.
Once the results are published, candidates can access their individual results on the Cesgranrio website. Available information will include: scores from objective and descriptive tests, evaluation of titles, results from examinations for candidates with disabilities (PCD), racial identification, and indigenous status, as well as final rankings. Every candidate will appear as approved only for one role, but they may feature on various waiting lists for positions they prefer.
A total of 194 lists are set for publication, detailing final classifications from the contest across various responsibilities. Each list will be structured to allow candidates to check their registration data and individual results without disclosing personal identifiers, such as names and CPF numbers, thereby maintaining privacy.
The CNU signifies not only the government's commitment to workforce diversity but also the broad initiatives aimed at democratizing access to federal public service jobs. Preliminary evaluations suggest this contest will help restore and rejuvenate the public service framework which has seen the loss of approximately 73,000 positions over the preceding six years due to factors like budget constraints and retirement.
Essentially, the CNU is set up as one of the most thorough public examinations, comprising positions related to various sectors, from infrastructure and health to technology and governance. Candidates will find numerous roles suited for differing qualifications, with 7.5% of positions allotted to applicants with disabilities and the remainder targeted toward total accessibility across various demographics, including people of color.
Publication of results is expected to occur via the Diário Oficial da União (DOU), where 15 editais (official documents) are to be released. These will include not only the classification of candidates across various categories but also conclude with final advisories for candidacies requiring formation courses. Candidates will have to indicate their interest via the platform, confirming their positions to secure their spots accordingly.
To facilitate broader transparency and communication, Cesgranrio will also be reaching out via email and WhatsApp to candidates who have been selected for formation courses, providing real-time updates and ensuring adequate information dissemination.
Looking toward the future, MGI has hinted at the forthcoming release of information concerning new vacancies slated for the next iteration of the CNU, with expectations of another round of examinations happening as early as August 2025.
The process may have encountered hurdles initially; nonetheless, it reflects the ministry's intent to catalyze inclusive opportunities for all applicants, shaping Brazil's public service workforce for years to come.