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Key Facts: Concorso Allievi Agenti Polizia di Stato Exam

5,317 places

Total posts recruited after expansion from 4,617

Decreto Ministeriale / Polizia di Stato 2025-2026

18/30 or 6/10

Minimum written score for civilian/bilingual or VFP applicants, respectively

Official Bando di Concorso

100/90 or 80/60

Question count/minutes for civilian and bilingual lanes or the VFP lane

Official Bando di Concorso

No oral exam

Selection relies on written, physical, psychophysical, and aptitude stages

Official Bando di Concorso

Under 26 / under 25

General civilian-bilingual / VFP upper-age limits, subject to bando rules

Official Bando di Concorso

No fee

Application fee status

inPA Portal / Polizia di Stato

English MCQ adaptation

Independent study format, not the official sitting

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1In Italian grammar, which verb mood expresses doubt, possibility, desire, or subjective opinion, typically introduced in subordinate clauses by conjunctions such as 'benché', 'affinché', or verbs like 'credere'?
A.Modo indicativo
B.Modo congiuntivo
C.Modo condizionale
D.Modo imperativo
Explanation: The congiuntivo (subjunctive mood) is used in Italian to convey subjectivity, uncertainty, hope, desire, or doubt. It is commonly required in subordinate clauses governed by conjunctions such as 'benché' (although) and 'affinché' (so that).
2In standard Italian orthography, which of the following expressions correctly uses the apostrophe to indicate elision (elisione)?
A.Qual'è il tuo indirizzo
B.Un'amica fidatissima
C.Un'amico fidatissimo
D.Tal'ora accade un errore
Explanation: 'Un'amica' is grammatically correct because the indefinite feminine article 'una' undergoes elision before a vowel and receives an apostrophe. 'Qual è' is a truncation (troncamento) and must never take an apostrophe, 'un amico' uses the masculine indefinite article 'un' without an apostrophe, and 'talora' is a single fused word without an apostrophe.
3Which of the following Italian nouns is 'sovrabbondante', meaning it possesses two plural forms with distinct meanings (one masculine in '-i' and one feminine in '-a')?
A.Il libro
B.Il braccio
C.Il cane
D.Il tavolo
Explanation: 'Il braccio' is a sovrabbondante noun that forms two plurals: 'le braccia' (anatomical human arms) and 'i bracci' (metaphorical or mechanical extensions, such as 'i bracci di una gru' or 'i bracci di un fiume').
4In Italian syntax, what type of subordinate clause is introduced by conjunctions such as 'poiché', 'giacché', or 'dal momento che'?
A.Proposizione finale
B.Proposizione causale
C.Proposizione concessiva
D.Proposizione consecutiva
Explanation: Conjunctions such as 'poiché', 'giacché', and 'dal momento che' introduce a proposizione causale, which explains the cause or reason behind the event expressed in the governing clause.
5Which rhetorical figure (figura retorica) consists of affirming an idea by negating its contrary, such as saying 'un uomo non privo di coraggio' to mean brave?
A.Metafora
B.Litote
C.Ossimoro
D.Sinestesia
Explanation: Litote is the rhetorical device where a speaker affirms something by denying its opposite, often used to soften an assertion or add irony. Familiar Italian examples include 'non è molto simpatico' or Don Abbondio described by Manzoni as 'non nobile, non ricco, coraggioso ancor meno'.
6In the Italian sentence 'Glielo riferirò immediatamente', what syntactic role does the pronominal particle 'glie-' fulfill?
A.Direct object pronoun representing feminine plural (le)
B.Combined indirect object pronoun representing 'a lui' or 'a lei' (to him or to her)
C.Reflexive pronoun representing the subject (si)
D.Locative adverbial particle representing 'in quel luogo' (vi)
Explanation: In combined pronominal forms (pronomi combinati), 'glie-' replaces the indirect object pronouns 'gli' (a lui) or 'le' (a lei) before the direct object pronouns 'lo', 'la', 'li', 'le', or 'ne', fusing into single words like 'glielo', 'gliela', or 'gliene'.
7Which of the following Italian adjectives is the most direct antonym (contrario) of 'sollecito' (diligent, prompt, punctual)?
A.Premuroso
B.Indolente
C.Celere
D.Accorto
Explanation: 'Sollecito' means prompt, swift, caring, and diligent in performing a duty. Its primary antonym is 'indolente' (slothful, lazy, inactive), or 'pigro' / 'tardo'.
8In Italian verb conjugation, what tense and mood is represented by 'che essi avessero visto'?
A.Congiuntivo presente
B.Congiuntivo imperfetto
C.Congiuntivo trapassato
D.Condizionale passato
Explanation: 'Avessero visto' is the third-person plural of the congiuntivo trapassato (pluperfect subjunctive), formed by the imperfect subjunctive of the auxiliary 'avere' ('avessero') plus the past participle 'visto'.
9When converting direct speech into indirect speech (discorso indiretto) governed by a past-tense reporting verb ('Il testimone disse: "Domani consegnerò i documenti"'), which verb form correctly renders 'consegnerò'?
A.Consegna
B.Avrebbe consegnato
C.Consegnerà
D.Consegnasse
Explanation: In Italian consecutio temporum, future actions dependent on a past-tense reporting verb (future-in-the-past) require the condizionale passato ('avrebbe consegnato'). The sentence becomes: 'Il testimone disse che il giorno seguente avrebbe consegnato i documenti.'
10In the Italian sentence 'L'agente ha indossato un giubbotto di kevlar', what grammatical complement is represented by 'di kevlar'?
A.Complemento di specificazione
B.Complemento di materia
C.Complemento di termine
D.Complemento di denominazione
Explanation: 'Di kevlar' is a complemento di materia because it specifies the substance or material of which the object ('giubbotto') is made, answering the question 'fatto di che cosa?'.

About the Concorso Allievi Agenti Polizia di Stato Exam

The Concorso per Allievi Agenti della Polizia di Stato recruits operational police officers for public security, law enforcement, and crime prevention across Italy. This bank provides independent English-language MCQ practice in general culture, civics, mathematics, logic, English, and computer topics. It is not an official translation or format simulation.

Exam sponsor: Polizia di Stato — Ministero dell'Interno. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The digital written test covers Italian grammar, contemporary history, Italian and European geography, civic education and the Constitution, arithmetic and logic, English, and computer literacy. Civilian and bilingual applicants receive 100 questions in 90 minutes and need 18/30; VFP applicants receive 80 questions in 60 minutes and need 6/10. Candidates must also meet the applicable ranked cutoff before proceeding to physical-efficiency tests, psychophysical medical examinations, and aptitude evaluations. There is no oral examination.

Time Limit

90 minutes for civilian and bilingual lanes; 60 minutes for the VFP lane

Passing Score

18/30 for civilian and bilingual lanes; 6/10 for the VFP lane, plus the applicable ranked cutoff

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

18 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Cultura generale e lingua italiana

Italian grammar, orthography, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, comprehension, and basic literary and linguistic concepts.

16 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Storia contemporanea

Nineteenth and twentieth-century Italian and world history, from the Risorgimento and Unification through the World Wars, the Italian Republic, and late 20th-century events.

14 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Geografia d'Italia e d'Europa

Physical, political, and economic geography of Italy, its regions, seas, rivers, and mountains, as well as European and global geography.

22 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Cittadinanza e Costituzione, ordinamento della sicurezza pubblica

The Italian Constitution, constitutional organs, fundamental rights and duties, administrative principles, Law 121/1981 on the reform of Public Security and the Polizia di Stato, TULPS, and European Union institutions.

14 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Aritmetica e ragionamento logico

Basic arithmetic operations, percentages, fractions, proportions, units of measure, numeric series, deductive and verbal logic.

8 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Lingua inglese

Basic English grammar, verb forms, vocabulary, sentence construction, and situational comprehension.

8 local practice questions; not an official weighting

Informatica di base

Basic computer concepts, hardware, operating systems, file management, internet, security, and office productivity tools.

Preparing for the Concorso Allievi Agenti Polizia di Stato Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 18/30 for civilian and bilingual lanes; 6/10 for the VFP lane, plus the applicable ranked cutoff
  • Assessment: The digital written test covers Italian grammar, contemporary history, Italian and European geography, civic education and the Constitution, arithmetic and logic, English, and computer literacy. Civilian and bilingual applicants receive 100 questions in 90 minutes and need 18/30; VFP applicants receive 80 questions in 60 minutes and need 6/10. Candidates must also meet the applicable ranked cutoff before proceeding to physical-efficiency tests, psychophysical medical examinations, and aptitude evaluations. There is no oral examination.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes for civilian and bilingual lanes; 60 minutes for the VFP lane
  • Exam / certification fees: No fee Official sources

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Concorso Allievi Agenti Polizia di Stato: Suggested Study Strategy

1Focus heavily on the Italian Constitution, Law 121/1981, and civic education, which are critical areas for public security competitions.
2Consolidate grammatical rules, verb conjugations, and syntax in Italian, as language accuracy is a substantial component of general culture.
3Review key milestones of modern Italian history (the Risorgimento, post-WWII reconstruction, and republican institutions) and physical/administrative geography.
4Practice arithmetic and logical deduction at the timing for your lane: 100 questions in 90 minutes for civilian or bilingual applicants, or 80 questions in 60 minutes for the VFP lane.
5Begin physical training early alongside academic study, as passing the 1,000-meter run, push-ups, and high jump is mandatory immediately after the written stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What positions are offered in the current Allievi Agenti recruitment cycle?

The competition was originally announced for 4,617 places in April 2025 and expanded to 5,317 places by decree in October 2025, with final procedures and intake continuing into 2026. It recruits operational officers into the Polizia di Stato across civilian, military volunteer (VFP), and bilingual reserve categories.

What is the structure of the selection process?

Candidates first take a lane-specific digital written test on general culture, arithmetic and logic, English, and IT. Civilian and bilingual applicants receive 100 questions in 90 minutes and need 18/30; VFP applicants receive 80 questions in 60 minutes and need 6/10. Candidates meeting the relevant score and ranked cutoff proceed to physical-efficiency, psychophysical, and aptitude assessments. There is no oral examination.

What are the eligibility requirements for the Concorso Allievi Agenti?

Applicants must hold Italian citizenship and civil and political rights. Civilian and bilingual applicants are generally age 18 to under 26, while the VFP lane generally requires applicants to be under 25; only the bando's qualifying military-service extension applies. Civilians need an upper-secondary diploma, while specified reserve applicants may use the stated transitional lower-diploma rule. All applicants must meet conduct, psychophysical, and aptitude standards.

Is there an application fee for the Concorso Polizia di Stato?

No application fee is required to submit an application through the inPA public recruitment portal.

Does this practice bank reproduce the official Polizia di Stato examination?

No. It is an independent English-language MCQ study resource for the named competition and its general-culture, civics, mathematics, logic, English, and computer topics. It is not an official translation or format simulation of the administered Italian database or tests.