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Key Facts: BCP Concurso Público Exam

15 + 50 points

General and technical written papers; these are scores, not question counts

BCP 2026 Comunicado N° 3

40 / 40 / 20%

Mathematics, Spanish communication, and laws within the general paper

BCP 2026 Comunicado N° 3

90 + 90 minutes

General and first technical paper in the 3 September 2026 schedule

BCP Comunicado N° 5, updated 13 August 2026

60%

Combined written threshold to advance; a separate full-matrix threshold applies for eligibility

BCP selection stages and 2026 Comunicado N° 3

Study shared general-paper topics with 50 free independent MCQs: 20 mathematics, 20 Spanish communication, and 10 selected law questions. BCP's 2026 written schedule provides two 90-minute papers; the technical paper requires separate profile-specific preparation.

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1A bank processes three credit tranches of PYG 180,000,000, PYG 240,000,000, and PYG 380,000,000. If a processing fee of 0.75% is charged on their combined value, what is the total fee?
A.PYG 4,500,000
B.PYG 6,000,000
C.PYG 8,000,000
D.PYG 60,000,000
Explanation: The combined value is PYG 800,000,000. Multiplying by 0.0075 gives a fee of PYG 6,000,000; a percentage must first be divided by 100 before multiplying.
2In a foreign exchange transaction, an authorized dealer exchanges USD 45,000 into Paraguayan Guaraníes at a benchmark rate of PYG 7,600 per USD. If a financial commission of 0.5% is deducted from the gross proceeds, what is the net Guaraní amount credited?
A.PYG 340,290,000
B.PYG 342,000,000
C.PYG 338,580,000
D.PYG 341,145,000
Explanation: The gross proceeds equal USD 45,000 * PYG 7,600 = PYG 342,000,000. The 0.5% deduction is PYG 342,000,000 * 0.005 = PYG 1,710,000. Subtracting this commission yields a net credit of PYG 342,000,000 - PYG 1,710,000 = PYG 340,290,000.
3An analyst evaluates liquidity ratios. Bank A maintains liquid assets of PYG 120,000,000,000 against short-term liabilities of PYG 400,000,000,000. Bank B maintains liquid assets of PYG 180,000,000,000 against short-term liabilities of PYG 500,000,000,000. By how many percentage points does Bank B's liquidity ratio exceed Bank A's ratio?
A.6.0 percentage points
B.0.6 percentage points
C.20.0 percentage points
D.60.0 percentage points
Explanation: Bank A's liquidity ratio is 120,000,000,000 / 400,000,000,000 = 30.0%. Bank B's liquidity ratio is 180,000,000,000 / 500,000,000,000 = 36.0%. The difference is 36.0% - 30.0% = 6.0 percentage points.
4For this calculation, assume an invoice total of PYG 550,000,000 includes tax charged at 10% of the pretax price. How much of the total is tax?
A.PYG 55,000,000
B.PYG 60,000,000
C.PYG 50,000,000
D.PYG 45,000,000
Explanation: The gross amount is 110% of the pretax price, so the pretax price is PYG 550,000,000 / 1.10 = PYG 500,000,000. The difference, PYG 50,000,000, is the tax. The assumed rate is an input to this exercise rather than a statement about which transactions are taxable.
5A team of 12 examiners completes an inspection in 15 business days. Assuming identical productivity, divisible work, and no coordination delays, how long would 15 examiners take?
A.18.75 business days
B.15 business days
C.10 business days
D.12 business days
Explanation: The inspection requires 12 * 15 = 180 examiner-days of work. Dividing by 15 examiners gives 12 business days; with fixed work, team size and completion time are inversely proportional.
6In a hypothetical reserve calculation, a bank has eligible deposits of PYG 600,000,000,000 and an assumed reserve ratio of 18%. What reserve balance does this calculation require?
A.PYG 90,000,000,000
B.PYG 108,000,000,000
C.PYG 120,000,000,000
D.PYG 72,000,000,000
Explanation: Multiply the eligible deposit base by the assumed ratio: PYG 600,000,000,000 * 0.18 = PYG 108,000,000,000. Actual encaje legal ratios depend on the applicable BCP rules and instrument; 18% is supplied only for this exercise.
7Two automated reports run every 18 minutes and every 24 minutes. They both run at 09:00. Assuming uninterrupted schedules, when do they next run together?
A.09:42
B.10:36
C.10:12
D.09:06
Explanation: The next simultaneous run occurs after the least common multiple of 18 and 24. Since 18 = 2 * 3^2 and 24 = 2^3 * 3, their least common multiple is 2^3 * 3^2 = 72 minutes, giving 10:12.
8A hypothetical bill has a face value of PYG 20,000,000,000 and matures in 90 days. Using simple commercial discount at 6% annually and a 360-day year, what is its purchase price?
A.PYG 19,700,000,000
B.PYG 19,400,000,000
C.PYG 19,850,000,000
D.PYG 20,300,000,000
Explanation: Simple commercial discount is face value * rate * time: PYG 20,000,000,000 * 0.06 * 90/360 = PYG 300,000,000. Subtracting the discount from face value gives PYG 19,700,000,000. This exercise specifies its pricing convention and does not assert the actual auction-pricing convention for BCP instruments.
9An agribusiness borrower secures an export working capital loan of PYG 400,000,000 for a duration of 180 days at a simple annual interest rate of 12.00% (using 360 days per year). What total lump-sum payment (principal plus accrued interest) is due at maturity?
A.PYG 424,000,000
B.PYG 448,000,000
C.PYG 412,000,000
D.PYG 436,000,000
Explanation: Accrued simple interest is Principal * Annual Rate * (Time / 360) = PYG 400,000,000 * 0.12 * (180 / 360) = PYG 400,000,000 * 0.06 = PYG 24,000,000. Total repayment at maturity equals PYG 400,000,000 + PYG 24,000,000 = PYG 424,000,000.
10An investor deposits PYG 100,000,000 into a 2-year Certificado de Depósito de Ahorro (CDA) with annual compounding at a fixed interest rate of 8.00% per annum. What is the total accumulated balance at the end of the two-year period?
A.PYG 116,640,000
B.PYG 116,000,000
C.PYG 118,240,000
D.PYG 124,000,000
Explanation: Compounding annually: Year 1 balance = PYG 100,000,000 * 1.08 = PYG 108,000,000. Year 2 balance = PYG 108,000,000 * 1.08 = PYG 116,640,000. The compound interest yields PYG 640,000 more than simple interest.

About the BCP Concurso Público Exam

Independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the shared Conocimientos Generales paper of BCP's professional recruitment competition. The 2026 call has six vacancy profiles with separate technical outlines. This English-language MCQ study adaptation retains Spanish passages and choices where Spanish is the tested skill. It is not an official translation, an exam-language simulation, or comprehensive preparation for the technical and interview stages.

Exam sponsor: Banco Central del Paraguay (BCP). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Document screening, a shared general paper, a technical paper for the chosen vacancy, curricular evaluation, and an individual BCP interview. Profile-specific stages may include practical software or other skills tests; several profiles specify an English-level evaluation for desirable qualifications. The general regulation requires qualitative psycholaboral testing for the highest-scoring eligible candidates, at least as many as there are vacancies. The published written materials and communication syllabus confirm Spanish; an English sitting of the written papers was not verified. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the exam's language environment. It focuses on shared general-paper topics and does not substitute for the technical paper, Spanish writing practice, interviews, English-level evaluation, or practical skills assessment.

Time Limit

2026 sitting: 90 minutes general knowledge plus 90 minutes for the first technical profile; one-hour interval

Passing Score

Combined written threshold: 60% (39/65 points); full profile evaluation threshold for the eligible list: 60%

Exam / Certification Fees

Not stated in reviewed BCP 2026 notices; confirm with BCP

Exam sponsor website

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

Official sources

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.

40% of general paper; 20 practice questions

Mathematics

Worked arithmetic, percentages, proportions, monetary conversion, interest, annuities, discount, factorization, equations, permutations, and progressions. Numerical assumptions are supplied for exercises.

40% of general paper; 20 practice questions

Spanish communication

Spanish orthography, accents, punctuation, agreement, pronouns, verb forms, prepositions, reading comprehension, coherence, and clear drafting. Instructions and explanations are in English; integral Spanish text is preserved.

20% of general paper; 10 practice questions

Selected financial-law fundamentals

BCP autonomy, governance, currency issuance, statutory objectives, confidentiality, the domestic-currency reserve ceiling, banking authorization, insurance supervision, and the current securities-supervision structure. These are selected fundamentals, not exhaustive coverage of every listed law.

Preparing for the BCP Concurso Público Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Combined written threshold: 60% (39/65 points); full profile evaluation threshold for the eligible list: 60%
  • Assessment: Document screening, a shared general paper, a technical paper for the chosen vacancy, curricular evaluation, and an individual BCP interview. Profile-specific stages may include practical software or other skills tests; several profiles specify an English-level evaluation for desirable qualifications. The general regulation requires qualitative psycholaboral testing for the highest-scoring eligible candidates, at least as many as there are vacancies. The published written materials and communication syllabus confirm Spanish; an English sitting of the written papers was not verified. This is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or a simulation of the exam's language environment. It focuses on shared general-paper topics and does not substitute for the technical paper, Spanish writing practice, interviews, English-level evaluation, or practical skills assessment.
  • Time limit: 2026 sitting: 90 minutes general knowledge plus 90 minutes for the first technical profile; one-hour interval
  • Exam / certification fees: Not stated in reviewed BCP 2026 notices; confirm with BCP Official sources

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BCP Concurso Público: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the latest BCP notices for your competition cycle; the shared general paper and profile-specific technical paper require different preparation.
2Work calculations on paper, checking units, percentage bases, deposit timing, and the domain restrictions of rational expressions.
3Practice Spanish reading and drafting directly. English explanations help study, but do not reproduce the official language environment or assess writing performance.
4Read statutory texts with their amendments. In particular, include Ley N° 6104/2018 for BCP powers and Ley N° 7572/2025 for the current securities framework.
5Review the selected vacancy's degree, academic-average, travel, document, interview, English-level evaluation, and possible practical-skills requirements on the official portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BCP competition current in 2026?

Yes. BCP published a 2026 call for Supervisor Junior, Economista, Abogado, Analista en Tecnología, Ingeniero Civil, and Analista en Gestión de Datos. Applications ran from 10 to 24 July and the written papers were scheduled for 3 September 2026. Consult the official portal for the current stage; no annual schedule is promised.

Does this bank cover every technical profile?

It focuses on the shared general paper, whose official weights are mathematics 40%, Spanish communication 40%, and laws 20%. That paper contributes 15 points; a separate technical paper contributes 50 points and has a different outline for each profile. Use Comunicado N° 4 and the selected vacancy's requirements for further preparation.

What written score is needed to advance?

BCP requires at least 60% of the combined general and technical written score, equivalent to 39 of 65 points. A separate 60% threshold on the full profile evaluation matrix determines the eligible list. Advancing or entering that list does not guarantee appointment.

Is there an application or examination fee?

No fee amount was stated in the BCP 2026 call, outline, schedule, or selection-stage documents reviewed on 9 October 2026. Confirm directly with BCP; this absence does not establish a general rule that all Paraguayan recruitment competitions are free. OpenExamPrep's practice questions are free.

Is this an official translation or a complete exam simulation?

This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep and an English-language MCQ study adaptation. The published written materials and communication syllabus are in Spanish, and no official English sitting of those papers was verified. Several profiles separately specify English-level evaluation; this does not establish an English version of the shared general paper. Spanish passages and choices remain where they are integral to the skill. The bank is not an official translation, a simulation of the exam's language environment, or a substitute for Spanish writing, technical work, interviews, English-level evaluation, or practical skills tests. BCP states that it has no preparation agreement with any company or entity.