KRA CBT Aptitude Test

It is used by the Kenya Revenue Authority as a screening and selection tool within its recruitment process. It measures cognitive abilities such as numerical and verbal reasoning, logical thinking, data interpretation and attention to detail, plus situational judgement relevant to a public revenue organisation. It is not a professional certification and does not confer a licence to practise.

It is a computer-based, multiple-choice examination. You read each question on screen and select from the options provided, typically using a mouse or keyboard. The test is divided into the domains listed in the syllabus, and you should expect to move between question types rather than stay on one skill for the whole sitting.

Those details are set by the Kenya Revenue Authority and can change between recruitment cycles, so no fixed figure should be assumed. Check the official KRA recruitment pages and the instructions issued with your invitation for the current question count, time limit and section structure before you plan your pacing strategy.

Most items are at secondary-school mathematics and comprehension level rather than advanced professional level. The difficulty comes from time pressure, the variety of question types and the need to stay accurate while switching between numerical, verbal and abstract tasks. Candidates who practise under timed conditions usually find the pace manageable.

Retake and reapplication rules depend on the specific recruitment cycle and are published by the Kenya Revenue Authority, so check its official site and the terms in your application correspondence. Do not assume automatic re-sitting or a waiting period. If you are unsuccessful, review which domains cost you marks before applying again.

Start with numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning, because they carry the largest weights and improve steadily with practice. Add data interpretation once you are comfortable with percentages, ratios and averages. Then work on logical and abstract reasoning and attention to detail, which are skill-specific and respond well to short daily drills. Finish with situational judgement.

Running out of time on numerical questions, misreading question stems that ask for the exception or the incorrect option, and careless arithmetic slips under pressure. In data interpretation, candidates often use the wrong row or unit. In situational judgement, they choose the most dramatic action rather than the most professional and proportionate one.

Use short, frequent drills rather than long sessions. Compare strings of numbers, codes and names for differences, check totals against line items, and verify that units and dates match. Accuracy matters more than raw speed at first; once your error rate is low, gradually shorten your time per item to build pace.

Choose responses that reflect integrity, confidentiality, fairness, respect for taxpayers and colleagues, and appropriate escalation through proper channels. Avoid extremes: the best answer is usually a measured action that follows procedure, documents the issue and involves a supervisor when the matter exceeds your authority. Consistency across questions matters more than clever wording.

The Kenya Revenue Authority publishes current information on its official website and through the communication channels used in your application. Fees, test dates, venues, result timelines and any eligibility requirements should be confirmed there, since these change between cycles. Treat any figure from an unofficial source as unverified until you check it.