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Key Facts: KSAP Civil Service Exam Exam

90 questions

Single-choice questions on the 90-minute knowledge test

Regulation of the Prime Minister (Dz.U. 2025 poz. 811), § 11

90/150

Minimum total score (3/5), plus at least 30/90 in knowledge and 20/60 in skills

Civil Service Act, Article 43(6); Dz.U. 2025 poz. 811, § 18

PLN 817

Fee for the 2026 qualification procedure

KSAP Public Information Bulletin (published 23 December 2025)

500 appointments

Limit of new appointments (limit mianowań) for 2026

KSAP, 2026 results announcement

150 minutes

Total testing time in 2026 (60-minute skills test + 90-minute knowledge test)

KSAP, Sprawdziany page

6 areas

Knowledge-test areas listed in Annex 1 to the regulation

Annex 1 to Dz.U. 2025 poz. 811

Poland's civil service qualification procedure (postępowanie kwalifikacyjne w służbie cywilnej) is run by KSAP for civil service employees seeking appointment. It has a 60-minute psychological skills test and a 90-question, 90-minute knowledge test; candidates need 20/60, 30/90 and 90/150 overall (fee PLN 817 and 500 appointments in 2026). This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep of the knowledge-test areas, not an official translation or simulation of the Polish exam.

Sample KSAP Civil Service Exam Practice Questions

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1Under Article 87 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland, which list contains only sources of universally binding law (źródła powszechnie obowiązującego prawa)?
A.Constitution, statutes (ustawy), regulations (rozporządzenia), Prime Minister's orders (zarządzenia) and resolutions of the Council of Ministers (uchwały)
B.Constitution, statutes (ustawy), regulations (rozporządzenia) and final individual administrative decisions
C.Constitution, statutes (ustawy), ratified international agreements, regulations (rozporządzenia) and, within the issuing body's area, acts of local law
D.Constitution, statutes (ustawy), ratified international agreements, regulations (rozporządzenia) and ministerial orders (zarządzenia)
Explanation: Article 87(1) lists the Constitution, statutes, ratified international agreements and regulations as sources of universally binding law, and Article 87(2) adds acts of local law (akty prawa miejscowego) within the area of the bodies that enacted them. The catalogue is closed: resolutions and orders are internal acts that bind only units subordinate to the issuing body (Article 93).
2Under Article 90 of the Polish Constitution, what majority does the Sejm need to pass a statute consenting to ratification of an international agreement that transfers the competences of state organs to an international organisation?
A.A simple majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
B.An absolute majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
C.A three-fifths majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
D.A two-thirds majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
Explanation: Article 90(2) requires the consent statute to be passed by a two-thirds majority in the Sejm, with at least half of the statutory number of Deputies present, and by a two-thirds majority in the Senate, with at least half of the Senators present. Under Article 90(3) consent may instead be given in a nationwide referendum.
3Under Article 156(2) of the Polish Constitution, on whose motion does the Sejm adopt a resolution holding a member of the Council of Ministers accountable before the State Tribunal (Trybunał Stanu)?
A.The Commissioner for Human Rights (Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich) or the President of the Supreme Audit Office
B.The President of the Republic or at least 115 Deputies
C.The Marshal of the Sejm or at least 50 Senators
D.The First President of the Supreme Court or the Prosecutor General
Explanation: Article 156(2) provides that the Sejm adopts the resolution on the motion of the President of the Republic or of at least 115 Deputies, by a three-fifths majority of the statutory number of Deputies. Members of the Council of Ministers answer before the State Tribunal for infringing the Constitution or statutes and for crimes committed in connection with their office (Article 156(1)).
4What majority does the Sejm need to re-pass a statute that the President of the Republic has referred back for reconsideration (the legislative veto, weto ustawodawcze)?
A.A three-fifths majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
B.An absolute majority of votes in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
C.A two-thirds majority of votes cast in the presence of at least half of the statutory number of Deputies
D.Three-fifths of the statutory number of Deputies, regardless of how many are present
Explanation: Under Article 122(5) of the Constitution, the Sejm can re-pass a vetoed statute by a three-fifths majority of votes with at least half of the statutory number of Deputies present. The President must then sign it within 7 days and can no longer refer it to the Constitutional Tribunal. The veto does not apply to the budget act (Article 224(1)).
5Under Article 35 § 3 of the Code of Administrative Procedure (Kodeks postępowania administracyjnego, KPA), what is the general deadline for settling a case that requires investigatory proceedings (postępowanie wyjaśniające)?
A.Without undue delay, and no later than 14 days from the start of the proceedings
B.No later than 7 days from the start of the proceedings, extendable once by a further 7 days
C.No later than three months from the start of first-instance proceedings, or six months in complex cases
D.Within one month, or two months for a particularly complicated case, from the start of proceedings
Explanation: Article 35 § 3 KPA requires a case needing investigatory proceedings to be settled within one month, and a particularly complicated case within two months, counted from the day the proceedings began; an appeal must be decided within one month of its receipt. Cases that can be decided on evidence supplied with the request or on facts known to the authority must be settled 'niezwłocznie' (Article 35 § 2).
6Which of the following is NOT an element that a decision must contain under Article 107 § 1 of the Code of Administrative Procedure (KPA)?
A.Designation of the public administration authority and of the party or parties
B.The countersignature of the head of the superior (appellate) authority
C.The legal basis (podstawa prawna) and the operative ruling (rozstrzygnięcie)
D.An instruction on whether and how an appeal may be lodged (pouczenie)
Explanation: Article 107 § 1 KPA lists the elements of a decision: the authority, date of issue, party or parties, legal basis, operative ruling, factual and legal justification, an instruction on appeal (including waiver of appeal), and the signature with the name and position of the authorised employee; where relevant it must also explain court remedies and fees. A countersignature by the superior authority is not required; that authority becomes involved only if an appeal is lodged.
7Under Article 156 § 1 KPA, which ground requires the authority to declare a decision invalid (stwierdzenie nieważności), rather than to reopen the proceedings (wznowienie postępowania)?
A.New material facts or evidence that existed on the day of the decision, unknown to the authority, have come to light
B.A party, through no fault of its own, did not take part in the proceedings
C.The decision was issued in breach of the rules on competence (z naruszeniem przepisów o właściwości)
D.The decision was issued as a result of a criminal offence
Explanation: Article 156 § 1 point 1 KPA requires a decision to be declared invalid if it was issued in breach of the rules on competence; other invalidity grounds include issuing it without a legal basis or in flagrant breach of the law. The other three options are grounds for reopening proceedings under Article 145 § 1 points 5, 4 and 2.
8Under Article 129 § 2 KPA, what is the standard deadline for lodging an appeal (odwołanie) against a first-instance administrative decision?
A.7 days from service of the decision on the party, or from its oral announcement
B.30 days from service of the decision on the party, through the authority that issued it
C.14 days from service of the decision on the party, or from its oral announcement
D.21 days from the date on which the decision was signed and issued
Explanation: Article 129 § 2 KPA: an appeal is lodged within fourteen days of service of the decision on the party or, if the decision was announced orally, from its announcement. The appeal is addressed to the appellate authority but lodged through the authority that issued the decision (Article 129 § 1).
9Under the Law on Proceedings before Administrative Courts (p.p.s.a.), how and within what time does a party lodge a complaint (skarga) against a final decision with the voivodship administrative court (WSA)?
A.Within 14 days of service of the decision, directly with the registry of the WSA
B.Within 60 days of service of the decision, through the Supreme Administrative Court (NSA) in Warsaw
C.Within 6 months of service of the decision, directly with the registry of the WSA
D.Within 30 days of service of the decision, through the authority whose decision is challenged
Explanation: Article 53 § 1 p.p.s.a. sets a 30-day deadline from service of the decision on the complainant, and Article 54 § 1 requires the complaint to be lodged through the authority whose action is challenged. That authority must forward it to the court with the case files and its response within 30 days (Article 54 § 2).
10Under Article 166(3) of the Constitution and the p.p.s.a., who resolves competence disputes (spory kompetencyjne) between local self-government bodies and government administration bodies?
A.The Supreme Administrative Court (Naczelny Sąd Administracyjny)
B.The Constitutional Tribunal (Trybunał Konstytucyjny)
C.The minister responsible for public administration (minister właściwy do spraw administracji publicznej)
D.The voivode of the voivodship in which the dispute arose
Explanation: Article 166(3) of the Constitution assigns competence disputes between local government and government administration bodies to the administrative courts, and Article 15 § 1 point 4 of the p.p.s.a. gives the task to the NSA. The minister and the voivode settle only the jurisdiction disputes listed in Article 22 KPA, for example between voivodes or between combined-administration bodies.

About the KSAP Civil Service Exam Exam

The civil service qualification procedure (postępowanie kwalifikacyjne w służbie cywilnej), often called the exam for appointed civil servants, is run each year by the National School of Public Administration (KSAP) under the Civil Service Act and the Prime Minister's regulation (Dz.U. 2025 poz. 811). It is open to civil service employees with at least three years of civil service work (or two years with the director general's consent), a master's degree, a qualifying foreign language and reserve-soldier status or no defence obligation. Successful candidates can be appointed as civil servants (urzędnicy służby cywilnej), which brings a more stable employment relationship, a rank-based civil service allowance and additional leave. The knowledge test covers six areas: law, public administration, public finance, foreign policy and international organisations, organisation and management, and social and economic affairs.

Exam sponsor: Krajowa Szkoła Administracji Publicznej (KSAP) for the Head of the Civil Service (Szef Służby Cywilnej). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Held once a year; in 2026 on 4 July in Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań and Sopot. Part I is the skills test (60 minutes in 2026, 0-60 points); the regulation allows 60-120 minutes for this part. Part II is the knowledge test: 90 single-choice questions in 90 minutes, 1 point each, with no negative marking. Knowledge questions reflect the law as of 31 May of the exam year. Candidates need at least 1/3 of the points in each part (20 and 30) and 3/5 overall (90/150). Positive results are ranked, and the Head of the Civil Service grants appointment (mianowanie) in ranking order within the annual limit set in the budget act (500 in 2026).

Time Limit

150 minutes in 2026 (60-minute skills test + 90-minute knowledge test)

Passing Score

At least 30/90 on knowledge, 20/60 on skills and 90/150 (60%) overall; appointments then go to the highest-ranked candidates within the annual limit

Exam / Certification Fees

PLN 817 (2026 fee: 17% of the minimum wage, rounded down)

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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.

Not published (about 26% of this study bank)

Law (Prawo)

Sources of law, constitutional law, political institutions, administrative law, courts including administrative courts, access to public information, personal data protection, classified information, the civil service, public international law and EU law.

Not published (about 17% of this study bank)

Public Administration (Administracja publiczna)

Functions and structure of public authorities, political institutions, the structure of government and local administration, and decision-making processes in public administration.

Not published (about 19% of this study bank)

Public Finance (Finanse publiczne)

Public finance law, the state budget and local government budgets, budget procedures and policy, financial control, EU funds in the public finance system, the tax system, public debt and public procurement.

Not published (about 12% of this study bank)

Foreign Policy and International Organisations (Polityka zagraniczna i organizacje międzynarodowe)

Poland's participation in international organisations such as the EU, NATO, the UN, the OECD and the Council of Europe, international relations, and Polish foreign policy.

Not published (about 12% of this study bank)

Organisation and Management (Organizacja i zarządzanie)

Principles, methods and means of organisation and management, human resources management in the civil service, cooperation in management, social dialogue and negotiations.

Not published (about 13% of this study bank)

Social and Economic Affairs (Zagadnienia społeczne i ekonomiczne)

Measuring socio-economic phenomena, statistics in administration, growth factors, household income and consumption, employment, and social and economic policy in Poland, the EU and the world.

Preparing for the KSAP Civil Service Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: At least 30/90 on knowledge, 20/60 on skills and 90/150 (60%) overall; appointments then go to the highest-ranked candidates within the annual limit
  • Assessment: Held once a year; in 2026 on 4 July in Warsaw, Kraków, Poznań and Sopot. Part I is the skills test (60 minutes in 2026, 0-60 points); the regulation allows 60-120 minutes for this part. Part II is the knowledge test: 90 single-choice questions in 90 minutes, 1 point each, with no negative marking. Knowledge questions reflect the law as of 31 May of the exam year. Candidates need at least 1/3 of the points in each part (20 and 30) and 3/5 overall (90/150). Positive results are ranked, and the Head of the Civil Service grants appointment (mianowanie) in ranking order within the annual limit set in the budget act (500 in 2026).
  • Time limit: 150 minutes in 2026 (60-minute skills test + 90-minute knowledge test)
  • Exam / certification fees: PLN 817 (2026 fee: 17% of the minimum wage, rounded down) Official sources

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KSAP Civil Service Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the Code of Administrative Procedure (KPA): settlement deadlines (Article 35), elements of a decision (Article 107), appeals (Article 129), tacit settlement (Article 122a), and invalidity (Article 156) versus reopening of proceedings (Article 145)
2Study the 1997 Constitution's institutions and procedures: legislative initiative and the presidential veto (Article 122), the budget act rules (Articles 219-226), states of emergency (Articles 228-234), the Constitutional Tribunal, NIK and the Commissioner for Human Rights
3Learn the Public Finance Act: the public finance sector, management control (Articles 68-69), internal audit (Article 272), the 55% statutory and 60% constitutional public debt thresholds, and local government budgets
4Know the Civil Service Act: corps membership, open and competitive recruitment, eligibility for appointment (Article 40), political neutrality (Article 78), periodic appraisals and disciplinary penalties
5Work through KSAP's published past knowledge-test papers (2012-2026) to see the style of questions; they often test exact competences, deadlines and the bodies responsible

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KSAP civil service qualification procedure (postępowanie kwalifikacyjne w służbie cywilnej)?

It is the annual examination, run by the National School of Public Administration (KSAP), that civil service employees take to become appointed civil servants (urzędnicy służby cywilnej). Under Article 40 of the Civil Service Act, applicants must be civil service employees with at least three years of civil service work (or two years with the director general's consent), hold a master's degree, know at least one foreign language listed in the Act, and be reserve soldiers or not subject to the defence obligation.

What are the two parts of the examination and how are they scored?

Part I is a skills test (sprawdzian umiejętności): a timed psychological test of problem-solving and information analysis, scored 0-60 and lasting 60 minutes in 2026. Part II is a knowledge test (sprawdzian wiedzy) of 90 single-choice questions in 90 minutes, with 1 point per correct answer and no negative marking. Candidates need at least 20/60, 30/90 and 90/150 overall.

What topics are covered on the knowledge test?

Annex 1 to the Prime Minister's regulation (Dz.U. 2025 poz. 811) lists six areas: law; public administration; public finance; foreign policy and international organisations; organisation and management; and social and economic affairs. KSAP does not publish weights, a reading list or preparatory courses, but it does publish the knowledge-test questions used in past years, including 2026.

What does appointment (mianowanie) give a civil servant?

Under the Civil Service Act, an appointed civil servant has a more stable employment relationship that ends only on statutory grounds, for example after two consecutive negative periodic appraisals (Article 71). Appointed civil servants hold one of nine civil service ranks with a monthly civil service allowance (Articles 85-86) and receive additional annual leave that rises from 1 day after 5 years of service to a maximum of 12 days (Article 105). They also face stricter duties, such as the ban on party membership (Article 78(5)).

What were the fee and the appointment limit in 2026?

The 2026 fee was PLN 817, which is 17% of the 2026 minimum wage, rounded down, under § 20(1) of the regulation. The budget act sets the annual limit of appointments (Article 7 of the Civil Service Act); for 2026 it was 500, and 973 people took part in the 4 July 2026 procedure.

In what language is the official examination held, and can this practice bank replace it?

The official papers published by KSAP are in Polish. This question bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep to help learners study the tested legal and administrative concepts; it is not an official translation, a simulation of the Polish exam, or practice for the psychological skills test.