MiC Competition 2026: 1,800 Assistants, about 200,000 applications —

MiC competition 2026: figures and timeline

The Ministry of Culture (MiC) has closed registrations for the competition offering 1,800 permanent Assistant positions: 1,500 for the Surveillance Assistants profile and 300 for Technical Assistants. Latest updates report a very large participation, with approximately 200,000 applications received.

Written exam format

• Type: multiple-choice test
• Number of questions: 40
• Time allowed: 60 minutes
• Minimum pass mark: 21/30
• Penalty: -0.25 for wrong answers (situational quizzes excluded)

What has happened and what to expect

Examining committees were appointed with Deliberation no. 5/2026 (2026-02-18) and registrations closed on 2026-01-10. Following UILPA Circular no. 1780/2026 of May 8, the MiC provided timing updates: the written exam calendar is expected soon, with priority given to IT Assistants and then to the MiC profiles.

Practical advice for candidates

With strong competition, targeted preparation is essential. Practical tips:

• Practice full simulations with a timer to maintain pace: roughly 90 seconds per question.
• Focus first on profile-specific subjects (15 questions) and on common subjects.
• Always answer situational quizzes as they carry no penalty.
• Follow official channels for updates on dates, exam locations and schedules.

Note: At the time of publication the official written exam calendar has not yet been published; candidates should monitor the Ministry of Culture's announcements and official publications for confirmed dates and venues.