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Key Facts: Moldova Civil Service Competition Exam

Grade 6.00 / 10

Minimum passing score on the written test to reach the interview

Government Decision No. 201/2009

Max 3 Hours

Duration limit for the written examination (proba scrisă)

Government Decision No. 201/2009

6 Months

Statutory probationary period for debutant civil servants

Law No. 158/2008

Vacancy-Specific

Question count, bibliography, and post-specific competencies

Government Decision No. 201/2009 and the official vacancy notice

Moldova fills civil-service vacancies through competitions organized by hiring authorities: dossier screening, a vacancy-specific written test of up to 3 hours, and an interview. The written-test threshold is 6.00 out of 10.00, or 7.50 for senior management. This independent bank provides 100 English-language MCQs for foundational study; the official notice and bibliography for the particular vacancy remain controlling.

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1Under Article 6 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, how is state power organized and exercised within the constitutional system?
A.Concentrated exclusively in the Parliament as the supreme representative body of the nation
B.Delegated entirely to the Government, with the judiciary acting solely in an advisory capacity
C.Separated and cooperating among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
D.Divided between central ministries and autonomous territorial administrations without judicial oversight
Explanation: Article 6 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova enshrines the fundamental democratic principle of the separation of powers. In the Republic of Moldova, legislative, executive, and judicial powers are distinct, separated from one another, and exercise their statutory competencies within the limits established by the Constitution while cooperating in the state's governance.
2According to Article 2 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, to whom does national sovereignty belong, and how can it be exercised directly?
A.To the Parliament of Moldova, exercised exclusively through organic laws
B.To the Government of Moldova, exercised through regulatory decisions and ordinances
C.To the President of Moldova, exercised through presidential decrees and state proclamations
D.To the people of the Republic of Moldova, exercised through referendum and representative bodies
Explanation: Article 2 of the Constitution specifies that national sovereignty belongs to the people of the Republic of Moldova, who exercise it directly through referendums and indirectly through their representative bodies. The Constitution strictly bars any single person or group from usurping state power.
3Under Article 72 of the Constitution of Moldova, what are the three hierarchical categories of laws adopted by Parliament?
A.Constitutional laws, organic laws, and ordinary laws
B.Presidential edicts, administrative ordinances, and statutory decisions
C.Fundamental codes, regulatory acts, and administrative regulations
D.Organic laws, regulatory decrees, and municipal circulars
Explanation: Article 72 of the Constitution explicitly classifies parliamentary legislation into three categories: constitutional laws (laws revising the Constitution), organic laws (laws regulating areas of high state importance defined by the Constitution), and ordinary laws (laws governing all other areas not reserved for organic or constitutional regulation).
4What voting majority is required by Article 74 of the Constitution for the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova to adopt an organic law?
A.A simple majority of the deputies present at the parliamentary session
B.A two-thirds majority of the elected members of Parliament
C.A majority of the votes of the elected members of Parliament
D.A three-fifths majority of the deputies present at the voting session
Explanation: Under Article 74(1) of the Constitution, organic laws are adopted by the majority vote of the elected members of Parliament (at least 51 votes out of the total 101 deputies). In contrast, ordinary laws are passed by the majority vote of the members present at the session.
5Under Article 143 of the Constitution of Moldova, what parliamentary majority is required to adopt a constitutional law revising the Constitution?
A.A simple majority of the deputies present and voting
B.An absolute majority of the elected members of Parliament (51 deputies)
C.At least two-thirds of the elected members of Parliament (68 deputies)
D.A unanimous vote of all members present in a joint legislative sitting
Explanation: Article 143(1) of the Constitution stipulates that constitutional laws are adopted by a majority of at least two-thirds of the elected members of Parliament (at least 68 out of 101 deputies). Furthermore, a bill to revise the Constitution can only be debated after at least 6 months from its formal submission.
6What is the official structure, composition, and statutory term of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova under Articles 60 and 63 of the Constitution?
A.A bicameral assembly composed of a Senate and Chamber of Deputies serving 5-year terms
B.A unicameral assembly of 150 representatives elected for a 3-year mandate
C.A federal council composed of district magistrates and ministers serving indefinite terms
D.A unicameral parliament composed of 101 deputies elected for a 4-year mandate
Explanation: Articles 60 and 63 of the Constitution provide that the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova is the supreme representative body and sole legislative authority of the state. It is unicameral, consisting of 101 deputies elected by universal, equal, direct, secret, and freely expressed suffrage for a mandate of 4 years.
7Under Article 93 of the Constitution of Moldova, what is the President's constitutional prerogative and deadline regarding the promulgation of laws adopted by Parliament?
A.The President must promulgate laws within 2 weeks or may return them once to Parliament for re-examination
B.The President has absolute veto power and may permanently reject any adopted statute
C.The President must promulgate all laws within 48 hours without any power of return
D.The President may substitute the adopted text with presidential decrees within 30 days
Explanation: Under Article 93, the President promulgates laws within a maximum of 2 weeks from receipt. If the President has objections, they may return the law once to Parliament for reconsideration. If Parliament maintains its vote (by the required statutory majority), the President is constitutionally bound to promulgate the law within 2 weeks of re-submission.
8To which state institution is the Government of the Republic of Moldova politically accountable under Article 96 of the Constitution?
A.Directly to the Constitutional Court through annual compliance rulings
B.To the Superior Council of Magistracy in matters of administrative coordination
C.Exclusively to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova
D.Jointly to the European Commission and the Council of Europe
Explanation: Article 96(2) of the Constitution establishes that the Government is politically accountable exclusively to Parliament in its entire activity. Members of the Government are required to answer questions or interpellations formulated by deputies and can be dismissed through a motion of censure passed by Parliament.
9Under Article 102 of the Constitution, which legal acts may the Government of Moldova adopt?
A.Hotărâri (decisions), ordonanțe (ordinances), and dispoziții (dispositions)
B.Only hotărâri (decisions); ordinances and dispositions are exclusively parliamentary acts
C.Organic laws, ordinary laws, and constitutional laws
D.Presidential decrees and Constitutional Court judgments
Explanation: Article 102 states that the Government adopts hotărâri (decisions), ordonanțe (ordinances), and dispoziții (dispositions). Ordinances are adopted under the constitutional mechanism for legislative delegation. Government acts are published in the Monitorul Oficial.
10What is the official composition and appointment mechanism of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova under Article 136 of the Constitution?
A.9 judges appointed for life by the President of the Republic of Moldova
B.12 judges appointed for a 4-year term exclusively by parliamentary vote
C.5 judges appointed by the Supreme Court of Justice and ratified by popular referendum
D.6 judges appointed for a 6-year term: 2 by Parliament, 2 by Government, and 2 by the Superior Council of Magistracy
Explanation: Article 136 of the Constitution specifies that the Constitutional Court is composed of 6 judges appointed for a term of 6 years: 2 judges are appointed by Parliament, 2 by the Government, and 2 by the Superior Council of Magistracy (Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii). This tripartite appointment ensures institutional balance and independence.

About the Moldova Civil Service Competition Exam

Independent English-language multiple-choice practice for Moldova's Concursul pentru ocuparea funcției publice vacante under Law No. 158/2008 and Government Decision No. 201/2009. The bank reviews public-law, civil-service, integrity, administrative-procedure, transparency, information-governance, and public-management topics that may help with vacancy bibliographies. It is not sponsored by a hiring authority and does not reproduce a single national syllabus or official test format.

Exam sponsor: Competition commission of the hiring public authority; the State Chancellery maintains the cariere.gov.md portal and civil-service policy framework. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Competition process: 1. application-dossier screening (admiterea la concurs); 2. written test (proba scrisă, maximum 3 hours), which may use tests or grid tests and practical computer tasks selected for the vacancy; and 3. structured interview (interviu), ordinarily held no later than 5 working days after written results. The current official notice and governing materials reviewed are in Romanian. This independent resource is an English-language, four-option MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation, fixed-format simulation, or substitute for vacancy-specific written, practical, or interview preparation.

Time Limit

Maximum 3 hours (180 minutes) for proba scrisă

Passing Score

Minimum grade of 6.00 out of 10.00 on the written examination to be admitted to the interview; 7.50 for senior management

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee is stated in HG No. 201/2009 or the current vacancy notice reviewed; confirm the individual announcement

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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15 practice questions

Constitutional Foundations & State Architecture

Editorial practice coverage of Constituția Republicii Moldova: constitutional hierarchy, rights, separation of powers, Parliament, President, Government, local public administration, judiciary, and the Constitutional Court. This is not an official national blueprint.

25 practice questions

Civil Service Framework & Servant Status

Editorial practice coverage of Legea nr. 158/2008 and HG nr. 201/2009: public-function classifications, vacancy competitions, probation, rights and duties, lawful handling of instructions, performance appraisal, service relations, discipline, and termination.

15 practice questions

Ethics, Conduct & Integrity in Public Service

Editorial practice coverage of Legea nr. 25/2008, Legea nr. 82/2017, Legea nr. 133/2016, and Legea nr. 165/2023: conduct, political neutrality, gifts, conflicts of interest, e-Integritate declarations, institutional integrity, and whistleblower protection.

20 practice questions

Administrative Code & Procedures

Editorial practice coverage of Codul administrativ nr. 116/2018: general principles, individual and normative acts, motivation, withdrawal, revocation, nullity, preliminary administrative complaints, and judicial review.

13 practice questions

Transparency, Access to Information & Data Protection

Editorial practice coverage of Legea nr. 239/2008, Legea nr. 148/2023, and the current Legea nr. 195/2024: consultation, public-interest information requests, disclosure limits, and personal-data rights.

12 practice questions

Public Sector Organization & Management

Editorial practice coverage of Legea nr. 98/2012, Legea nr. 436/2006, Legea nr. 229/2010, Legea nr. 131/2015, and Legea nr. 20/2026: central and local administration, internal control and audit, procurement principles, and complaint review.

Preparing for the Moldova Civil Service Competition Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum grade of 6.00 out of 10.00 on the written examination to be admitted to the interview; 7.50 for senior management
  • Assessment: Competition process: 1. application-dossier screening (admiterea la concurs); 2. written test (proba scrisă, maximum 3 hours), which may use tests or grid tests and practical computer tasks selected for the vacancy; and 3. structured interview (interviu), ordinarily held no later than 5 working days after written results. The current official notice and governing materials reviewed are in Romanian. This independent resource is an English-language, four-option MCQ study adaptation—not an official translation, fixed-format simulation, or substitute for vacancy-specific written, practical, or interview preparation.
  • Time limit: Maximum 3 hours (180 minutes) for proba scrisă
  • Exam / certification fees: No fee is stated in HG No. 201/2009 or the current vacancy notice reviewed; confirm the individual announcement Official sources

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Moldova Civil Service Competition: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the distinction between execution functions, management functions, and senior management functions under Law No. 158/2008.
2Separate the deadlines for filing a preliminary request, the issuing authority's 15-calendar-day examination period, and later court review; verify the rule that applies to the procedural posture in the question.
3For a possibly illegal instruction, study the current Article 23 sequence: communicate doubts in writing to the author and notify the author's hierarchical superior; good-faith refusal to execute an illegal disposition may not be sanctioned.
4Review the conflict of interest rules: mandatory written declaration within 3 days, immediate abstention from decision-making, and resolution by the direct manager or ANI.
5Note the requirements of the 2024 Access to Information Law (Law No. 148/2023): standard 15-day response timeline, extendable by max 10 days for complex requests.
6Distinguish the 15-working-day initiation-announcement rule from the consultation procedure's minimum 10-working-day recommendation period, and connect both to the published synthesis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Moldova Civil Service Concours?

Concursul pentru ocuparea funcției publice vacante is the statutory competition used by a hiring public authority to fill an identified civil-service vacancy under Law No. 158/2008 and Government Decision No. 201/2009. It is a vacancy-specific process, not one unified national entrance examination.

What does the competition process entail?

The competition comprises application-dossier screening, a written test (proba scrisă, up to 3 hours), and a structured interview (interviu). A written grade of at least 6.00 out of 10.00 is required to proceed, or 7.50 for a senior-management function. The interview is ordinarily held within 5 working days after written results.

What topics are tested on the written examination?

There is no single national blueprint. The competition commission defines the scope from the bibliography and requirements published with the vacancy. Current notices may combine general public-service law with legislation and technical competencies specific to that post.

What language is the official examination conducted in?

The current official vacancy notice and governing materials reviewed are in Romanian, and Article 27 requires candidates to know Romanian plus any officially used interethnic language applicable in the territory. This resource uses English for explanation and four-option MCQ study; it is not an official translation or language simulation.

Is there a fee to sit the Moldova civil service exam?

Government Decision No. 201/2009 and the current official vacancy notice reviewed do not state an application or testing fee. Because there is no single national registration product, candidates should confirm the particular vacancy announcement instead of relying on an unsupported universal 0 MDL claim.

What happens after passing the competition?

The successful candidate may be appointed to the advertised public function by administrative act. A person appointed with debutant status ordinarily completes the statutory 6-month probation process before confirmation, subject to the law's status-specific rules and exceptions.