Czech Civil Service Exam study plan

Explain the position of the Czech Constitution in the legal order and the hierarchy of sources of law, including the role of constitutional statutes and international treaties

Describe the separation of powers and the competences of the President, the Chamber of Deputies, the Senate, the Government and the Constitutional Court

Distinguish the unitary state structure from territorial self-government, defining the dual position of municipalities and regions as both self-governing corporations and units of state administration

Map which central administrative authorities (ministries, other central bodies, deconcentrated offices) fall under which ministry

Summarise the key principles of the rule of law (legality, legal certainty, proportionality) with one example each

Trace the process by which a municipality or region issues generally binding ordinances and the limits of that power

Define the service relationship of a state employee under the civil service law: the institute of the service authority, appointment, oath and the service position

List the categories of service positions and the qualification requirements attached to them

Distinguish the service relationship from an employment relationship governed by the Labour Code

Identify the basic duties of a state employee, including impartiality, confidentiality and the duty to avoid conflicts of interest

Describe the disciplinary procedure for state employees: disciplinary offence, disciplinary commission, sanctions and appeals

Explain the rights of state employees, including remuneration, leave, protection against retaliation and the role of the service authority

Outline the ethical framework for public officials: conflict of interest, gifts, lobbying and post-employment restrictions

State the core principles of the Code of Administrative Procedure: legality, material truth, proportionality, legitimate expectation and the duty to inform

Identify the participants in administrative proceedings and the forms of procedural acts (application, summons, evidence, decision)

Sequence the phases of administrative proceedings from initiation through evidence-taking, decision, service of the decision and the remedies stage

Distinguish ordinary remedies (appeal, objection, review) from extraordinary ones (renewal of proceedings, annulment)

Explain the grounds on which a court in administrative justice may annul an administrative decision and the role of the Supreme Administrative Court

Describe the deadlines that govern administrative proceedings and judicial review

Draft a simple administrative decision with a proper statement of reasons and an instruction on remedies

Outline the basic structure of the Civil Code: legal personality, legal acts, representation, obligations and liability for damage

Explain the essentials of an employment contract under the Labour Code and the grounds for termination

Distinguish the basic categories of criminal liability relevant to public administration: abuse of office, breach of duty, corruption and passive bribery

Map the Charter of Fundamental Rights: which rights are absolute and which may be limited under the proportionality test

Explain equal treatment and the prohibited grounds of discrimination under the anti-discrimination legislation, and the role of the Public Defender of Rights

Explain the state budget process: drafting by the Ministry of Finance, approval by the Chamber of Deputies, and the role of the State Final Account

Describe the rules for managing public resources: public procurement principles, internal control, audit by the Supreme Audit Office and liability for breach of budgetary discipline

Outline the revenue side of the state budget and the position of the Czech National Bank

Describe the institutional structure of the European Union and the Czech Republic's representation in the Council, European Parliament and Commission

Explain the principle of primacy of EU law, direct effect and the preliminary reference procedure

Identify the four freedoms and one area of shared competence relevant to public administration (e.g., regional policy or consumer protection)

Explain the GDPR principles and the obligations of a public administration controller: legal basis, records of processing, data protection officer and data subject rights

Describe the rules on access to information under the freedom of information legislation and the limits on disclosure

Outline the main digital public services: electronic identity, data boxes, the basic registers and the principle of once-only data collection

Identify the professional knowledge required by the target service position and list the specific legal sources governing it

Explain the interaction between digital service delivery and the duty to provide assistance to persons who cannot use electronic means

Consolidate weak areas identified in the week 4 mock test and the week 7 analysis

Complete two full timed mock exams under exam conditions and score them against a defined pass threshold

Rehearse concise oral answers to the ten most likely scenario questions across all domains

Verify that every cited legal source is current and note any recent amendment affecting the material