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Key Facts: EGATSU-PI Exam

113

Three-option multiple-choice items on the official EGATSU-PI

Ceneval Talento 286 EGATSU-PI page and candidate guide

5 hours

Single printed session, from 9:00 to 14:00

Ceneval Talento 286 EGATSU-PI page

21 / 41 / 51

Items per area: ethics and responsibility; legal framework; investigative practice

Ceneval EGATSU-PI candidate guide

1,000

Minimum Índice Ceneval score (700 to 1,300 scale) required in each area

Ceneval EGATSU-PI candidate guide

MXN 2,679

2026 unit price, exempt from IVA

Ceneval Talento 286 EGATSU-PI page

18 Oct 2026

Second 2026 sitting in Ceneval's calendar; results due 17 November

Ceneval Talento 286 EGATSU-PI 2026 calendar

EGATSU-PI is Ceneval's printed, 5-hour, 113-item exam under SEP Acuerdo 286; investigative police who reach 1,000 points in all three areas can obtain a TSU title as Policía Investigador.

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1According to Article 21 of the Constitution, who is in charge of the public-security function?
A.Only the Federation, through the Guardia Nacional
B.Only the states, through their prosecutor's offices
C.The Federation, the states and the municipalities
D.The Judicial Branch, through the judges of control
Explanation: Article 21 states that public security is a function of the State in charge of the Federation, the states (entidades federativas) and the municipalities, whose ends are to safeguard life, liberties, integrity and property and to contribute to public order and social peace. The institutions of the three levels coordinate within the Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública.
2Which United Nations instrument, adopted by General Assembly resolution 34/169 in 1979, sets eight articles of conduct for officials who exercise police powers, especially powers of arrest or detention?
A.The Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials
B.The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
C.The Istanbul Protocol
D.The Palermo Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
Explanation: The Código de conducta para funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley was adopted on 17 December 1979 by resolution 34/169. Its eight articles cover serving the community, respecting human dignity, using force only when strictly necessary, confidentiality, the absolute ban on torture, protecting the health of detainees, rejecting corruption and reporting violations. The EGATSU-PI guide cites it in Area 1.
3Under Article 5 of the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, can an officer justify an act of torture by invoking a superior's order or a public emergency?
A.Yes, if the superior's order was given in writing
B.Yes, during a declared state of war or threat to national security
C.Only when the information obtained saves lives
D.No, neither superior orders nor any emergency can justify torture
Explanation: Article 5 says no law enforcement official may inflict, instigate or tolerate torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, nor invoke superior orders or special circumstances such as war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or any other public emergency as a justification. The prohibition is absolute.
4What does Article 3 of the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials establish about the use of force?
A.Force may be used whenever a suspect disobeys any instruction
B.Force may be used only when strictly necessary and to the extent required, with firearms as an extreme measure
C.Force is prohibited in all circumstances for police officers
D.Force may be used freely against persons who are already detained
Explanation: Article 3 allows force 'sólo cuando sea estrictamente necesario y en la medida que lo requiera el desempeño de sus tareas'. Its commentary adds that force must be exceptional and proportional, that firearms are an extreme measure, and that any firearm discharge must be reported immediately to the competent authorities.
5Under Article 16 of the Ley General del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (2025), who presides over the Consejo Nacional de Seguridad Pública?
A.The head of the Fiscalía General de la República
B.The head of the Secretariado Ejecutivo
C.The President of the Republic
D.The president of the Conferencia Nacional de Seguridad Pública Municipal
Explanation: Article 16 lists the members of the Consejo Nacional: the Presidency of the Republic, which presides; the security secretariat; Gobernación; Defensa; Marina; the FGR; the state executives; the presidency of the municipal-security conference; and the Secretariado Ejecutivo. The head of the security secretariat substitutes in the President's absence, and the CNDH head is a permanent invitee.
6Under Article 8 of the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, what should an officer do on learning that a violation of the Code has occurred or is about to occur?
A.Report it to superiors and, if necessary, to another authority with review or corrective powers
B.Keep silent to protect the discipline and image of the corporation
C.Report it only to the media, because internal channels never protect officers who denounce colleagues
D.Wait until the victim files a complaint before taking any action
Explanation: Article 8 requires officials to respect the law and the Code, to try to prevent violations and, when they believe a violation has occurred or will occur, to report it to their superiors and, if necessary, to another appropriate authority with control or corrective powers. Its commentary adds that officers who report must not be sanctioned for doing so, and that going to the media is only a last resort.
7How does the Protocolo de Investigación del Modelo Nacional de Policía y Justicia Cívica define modus operandi?
A.The legal classification of a crime in the penal code
B.The list of evidence collected at a scene
C.The motive or personal reason that led a person to commit the crime
D.The typical pattern in which a person carries out crimes
Explanation: The protocol defines modus operandi as 'el patrón de conducta de una persona que comete delitos o la manera típica o la forma de ajustarse a un plan o patrón en el que lleva a cabo sus actos delictivos'. It is also a way of describing in official records how a crime was committed.
8According to the Protocolo de Investigación, why is knowing the modus operandi of local offenders useful to an investigator?
A.It proves the guilt of any suspect who has a similar criminal record, so no further evidence is needed
B.It helps identify series of crimes, link crimes to known offenders and anticipate future trends
C.It replaces the need to collect physical evidence at the scene
D.It allows arrests without a warrant whenever the method matches
Explanation: The protocol says knowing the modus operandi lets the investigator understand how a crime was committed and what material it may have generated, identify series of crimes with the same method, link crimes to known offenders, predict future trends (enabling protective measures or flagrancy arrests), identify distribution routes for stolen or illicit goods, and spot problem areas in the community.
9Which set is made up only of information sources that section 1.6.1 of the Protocolo de Investigación lists for investigators?
A.Community information, experts, detainee and intelligence databases, and open sources
B.Anonymous rumours accepted as facts without verification, the suspect's social reputation, and the officer's hunches
C.Only the Public Prosecutor's file, since other sources contaminate the case
D.Only confessions obtained during the arrest
Explanation: The protocol lists sources such as community information, colleagues and supervisors, experts, detainee and criminal-intelligence databases, local and national media, police records, government research and statistics, internal and peer reviews, open sources of all kinds, eyewitness interviews and devices with digital information. The investigator chooses among them according to experience and the complexity of the crime.
10According to the Guía Nacional de Cadena de Custodia, what is the purpose of preserving the place of intervention (preservación del lugar)?
A.To start collecting all objects before the experts arrive
B.To let relatives and neighbours retrieve personal belongings
C.To guard and watch the place so that no improper access causes loss, destruction, alteration or contamination of evidence
D.To photograph the place for publication in the media
Explanation: The Guía defines preservación del lugar as the actions to guard and watch the place of the event or discovery to avoid any improper access that could cause the loss, destruction, alteration or contamination of evidence. Preservation by the first responder or processing-capable police comes before the chain of custody starts.

About the EGATSU-PI Exam

Independent EGATSU-PI practice by OpenExamPrep. The Examen General para la Acreditación de Nivel Técnico Superior Universitario como Policía Investigador (EGATSU-PI) lets police personnel who perform investigative functions in prosecutors' offices show, through a Ceneval exam under SEP Acuerdo 286 and Acuerdo 02/04/17, that they hold the knowledge of a Técnico Superior Universitario. Ceneval notes that it grew out of an updated test used by the Fiscalía General del Estado de Querétaro. The official exam has 113 three-option items in Spanish. This bank of 100 four-option questions in English is organized by the three areas of the candidate guide and draws on the laws and national protocols it lists. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute.

Exam sponsor: Ceneval, under SEP Acuerdo 286 and Acuerdo 02/04/17; requested by the state prosecutors' offices (Fiscalías), which set the sites. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The official EGATSU-PI is a printed Spanish-language exam taken in one 5-hour session (9:00 to 14:00). It has 113 three-option multiple-choice items in three areas: Ética y responsabilidad de la policía de investigación (21 items), Marco normativo de la policía de investigación (41), and Actuación del Policía Investigador en la etapa de investigación (51). Each area is scored separately on the Índice Ceneval (700 to 1,300).

Time Limit

5 hours (9:00 to 14:00, single session)

Passing Score

At least 1,000 points on the Índice Ceneval scale (700 to 1,300) in each of the three areas

Exam / Certification Fees

MXN 2,679 (Ceneval 2026 unit price, exempt from IVA)

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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.

~19% (21 of 113 items)

Ética y responsabilidad de la policía de investigación

The UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, the national public-security system, modus operandi, information sources, the golden hour, the Caja de Betari, the investigative mindset, LGSNSP obligations, acts of molestation, and termination and sanctions

~36% (41 of 113 items)

Marco normativo de la policía de investigación

Crime, intent and negligence, attempt, participation and legitimate defense; CNPP principles, stages, querella, searches, reparatory agreements and inspection; adolescent justice; first-responder, scene-processing, chain-of-custody and transfer protocols; criminal policy; human rights; gender perspective; and victims' and suspects' rights

~45% (51 of 113 items)

Actuación del Policía Investigador en la etapa de investigación

Investigation pillars and rapid actions, hospital actions, evidence records and seals, witnesses (ADVOCATE, 6P, AVC, reluctant and hostile), handover, AMMORR, scene processing, Locard, ballistics, digital evidence, flagrancy and urgent cases, PERCE interviews, crisis attention, use of force, NATO alphabet, patrol and firearms

Preparing for the EGATSU-PI Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 1,000 points on the Índice Ceneval scale (700 to 1,300) in each of the three areas
  • Assessment: The official EGATSU-PI is a printed Spanish-language exam taken in one 5-hour session (9:00 to 14:00). It has 113 three-option multiple-choice items in three areas: Ética y responsabilidad de la policía de investigación (21 items), Marco normativo de la policía de investigación (41), and Actuación del Policía Investigador en la etapa de investigación (51). Each area is scored separately on the Índice Ceneval (700 to 1,300).
  • Time limit: 5 hours (9:00 to 14:00, single session)
  • Exam / certification fees: MXN 2,679 (Ceneval 2026 unit price, exempt from IVA) Official sources

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EGATSU-PI: Suggested Study Strategy

1Download the current guía para el sustentante from Ceneval and study by its area, subarea and item-count table; Area 3 alone carries 51 of the 113 items.
2Read the Protocolo de Investigación del Modelo Nacional de Policía y Justicia Cívica closely: pillars, rapid actions, ADVOCATE, 6P and AVC, handover, AMMORR and PERCE.
3Know the national protocols for first responders, processing-capable police, chain of custody and transfers step by step.
4Use the current texts of the CNPP, the Código Penal Federal and the 2025 LGSNSP, whose article numbers differ from the 2009 law.
5Review the Ley Nacional sobre el Uso de la Fuerza levels and reports, and practise the NATO alphabet as the guide's sample items use it.
6Take Ceneval's free official practice exam to get used to its three-option items and printed answer sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EGATSU-PI?

The Examen General para la Acreditación de Nivel Técnico Superior Universitario como Policía Investigador is a Ceneval exam under SEP Acuerdo 286 and its amending Acuerdo 02/04/17. It lets investigative police accredit knowledge acquired on their own or through work experience, and, if they pass, obtain a Técnico Superior Universitario title issued through SEP's DGAIR.

Who can take the EGATSU-PI?

It is aimed at police personnel of prosecutors' offices (instituciones de procuración de justicia) who currently perform investigative-police functions. The state Fiscalías request the exam for their staff and decide the sites. Candidates need a CURP, a current photo ID (INE voter card or passport), a digital birth certificate and a bachillerato certificate dated before registration. The exam is not applied to minors.

What is the format of the EGATSU-PI?

It is a printed paper-and-pencil exam in Spanish, taken in one 5-hour session from 9:00 to 14:00. It has 113 multiple-choice items with three answer options in three areas: 21 on ethics and responsibility, 41 on the legal framework, and 51 on the investigator's work during the investigation stage.

How is the EGATSU-PI scored?

Each area is scored on the Índice Ceneval, from 700 to 1,300 points. To obtain the dictamen Acreditado, you must reach at least 1,000 points in all three areas. Candidates who pass also receive a global score, the average of the areas, converted to a 6 to 10 scale.

How much does the EGATSU-PI cost and when is it given in 2026?

Ceneval's 2026 unit price is MXN 2,679, exempt from IVA, with a minimum of 15 examinees per site. Ceneval's 2026 calendar lists registration from 27 April to 1 June, a sitting on 19 July and results on 14 August for 2026-1; and registration from 27 July to 31 August, a sitting on 18 October and results on 17 November for 2026-2.

Why is this practice bank in English when the official exam is in Spanish?

OpenExamPrep keeps one English-language bank per exam. These questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute. They use four options instead of the official three, and they keep official Spanish names and terms such as Protocolo de Investigación, cadena de custodia, hora dorada and PERCE so you can connect them to the Spanish-language exam and its bibliography.