North Macedonia Civil Service Exam case studies
North Macedonia Civil Service Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The State Exam for Civil Servants (Државен испит за државни службеници) is the professional examination that candidates in North Macedonia's civil service sit to confirm their eligibility for appointment and advancement in state administration. It is aimed at people who have already entered, or are preparing to enter, the civil service and need to demonstrate command of the legal and institutional framework they will apply daily. The exam tests eight areas: constitutional law and the political system, administrative law and administrative procedure, civil service law and ethics, public finance, budgeting and public procurement, EU law and the integration process, human rights and anti-discrimination, general legal theory with criminal and civil law foundations, and public administration organisation and management. The weighting is uneven, with administrative law and procedure the single largest block, which should shape your study plan. The North Macedonia Civil Service Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,650 words.
1Second Official Language Below the Constitutional Threshold
The Municipality of Rradost has 41,200 residents. The 2021 census recorded 7,330 residents who speak Albanian as their mother tongue, or 17.8% of the municipal population.
552 words, about 3 min2Silence of Administration and a Late, Conditional Permit
On 1 March a company filed a complete application with the Municipality of Vardar for a construction permit for a 600 m² warehouse. The applicable law sets a 30-day deadline for a decision.
542 words, about 3 min3Conflict of Interest and a Gift in a Road Tender
A ministry's tender evaluation committee is assessing bids for a €1.2 million road rehabilitation contract. One committee member, a senior civil servant in the ministry, has a brother-in-law who is technical director of one of the five bidders.
547 words, about 3 min4Contract Splitting and an Unapproved Budget Reallocation
The Municipality of Ilinden needs a new heating system for its primary school. The estimated value is €38,000.
500 words, about 3 min5A Discriminatory Job Notice in a State Agency
A state agency advertises a junior administrative officer post. The notice requires: 'candidates under 30', 'excellent physical condition', 'native Macedonian speaker', and 'no disability that would impair computer work'.
509 words, about 3 min