Practical examinations and the presentation of academic degrees and other documentation may also be required in some Entrance Exam.
The candidates are classified according to the final grades, whose calculation is generally the average of the grades of each written exam (generally Portuguese Language, Mathematics, Computer Operation, Logical Reasoning and Laws, besides other job-specific knowledge) and qualification examination (Points are attributed according to degrees and work experience).
The remaining classified may be nominated when new vacancies became available (due to death, retirement, or voluntary termination).
After the period, the approved servant is considered stable (akin to tenure) and the non-approved are dismissed.
A stable servant may not be dismissed, except due to judged sentence or disciplinary administrative processes.