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Key Facts: Slovak Authorized Civil Engineer Exam Exam

The SKSI written test has 50 questions and lasts 40 minutes in electronic form.

At least 80% of the written-test questions must be answered correctly to continue to the public debate.

The public debate lasts at least 30 minutes for each requested category of authorization.

The first SKSI authorization examination costs €505 per category.

Candidates need three years of practice after graduation under an authorized engineer's supervision.

The examination is held in Slovak, and the public debate may also be held in Czech.

A failed candidate may appeal within 15 days or repeat the examination after six months.

The oath is taken within one month of the examination, and entry in the list follows within three days of the oath.

The SKSI authorization exam for civil engineers has a 50-question electronic law test (40 minutes, 80% to pass) and a public project defence of at least 30 minutes per category, held in Slovak, for €505.

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1Under § 3 of Act No. 138/1992 Zb., who is an authorized civil engineer (autorizovaný stavebný inžinier)?

A.Anyone holding a second-level university degree in civil engineering plus three years of practice

B.A person who has passed the written test of the authorization examination

C.A person entered in the list of authorized civil engineers kept by SKSI

D.A designer holding a trade licence (živnosť) for design activities in construction

Explanation: Section 3(4) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. defines an authorized civil engineer as the person entered in the list of authorized civil engineers (zoznam autorizovaných stavebných inžinierov). Education, practice, the examination and the oath are only preconditions; the professional status starts with entry in the list kept by the Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers (SKSI).

2How much professional practice does § 16b of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. require before a candidate can be authorized as a civil engineer?

A.Three years after finishing education, under an authorized architect's or engineer's supervision

B.Two years of any construction-related employment, including practice during university studies

C.Five years of practice, of which at least two must be spent as a site manager (stavbyvedúci) on reserved structures

D.Three years of practice that may be completed before or after graduation

Explanation: Section 16b(1) requires professional practice lasting three years, performed after the end of education, under the supervision of an architect, landscape architect, spatial planner or engineer, or within their studio or office. SKSI's published conditions repeat the three-year rule and require the project list to be confirmed by the supervising authorized person.

3In which document does a candidate for civil engineering authorization prove their professional practice under § 16b(2) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb.?

A.The construction log (stavebný denník) of the projects the candidate worked on

B.The practice book (knižka odbornej praxe)

C.A portfolio (katalóg prác) of at least three projects

D.The record of professional practice (záznamník o odbornej praxi)

Explanation: Section 16b(2) distinguishes two records: architects, landscape architects and spatial planners use the knižka odbornej praxe, while engineers use the záznamník o odbornej praxi. SKSI's application form combines this record with the list of projects confirmed by the supervising authorized person.

4Under § 5(6) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb., which activity may an engineer authorized in one of the categories I1 to I5 carry out within the scope of their authorization?

A.Issue the occupancy certificate (kolaudačné osvedčenie) for the completed structure

B.Carry out designer's supervision on site and prepare the final compliance statement

C.Decide on the building intention as the building office for the municipality

D.Act as an expert witness (znalec) in court without entry in the Ministry of Justice list

Explanation: Section 5(6) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. entitles engineers in categories I1 to I5, within their authorization, to carry out designer's supervision of construction on site, prepare the final statement on compliance of the completed structure with the verified project, make entries in the information system for spatial planning and construction, and carry out construction-technical surveys and diagnostic measurements of structures and their equipment.

5Who determines the content of the written part of the authorization examination under § 21(3) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb.?

A.The SKSI Board (predstavenstvo)

B.The SKSI Authorization Committee (autorizačná komisia)

C.The Office for Spatial Planning and Construction of the Slovak Republic (úrad)

D.The examination senate sitting on the day of the examination

Explanation: Section 21(3) provides that the content of the written part is determined by the úrad, i.e. the Office for Spatial Planning and Construction of the Slovak Republic (ÚÚPV SR). SKSI's published list of regulations for the written test repeats this rule; the chamber organizes the dates and the examination itself.

6Under § 5(4) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb., which work is reserved to the engineer for structural statics (inžinier pre statiku stavieb, category I3)?

A.Design of load-bearing structures and opinions on their mechanical resistance and stability

B.Design of electrical installations, lighting and lightning protection of buildings

C.Preparation of the spatial plan of a municipality and its regulating sheets

D.Comprehensive architectural design of buildings, including the general designer's role

Explanation: Section 5(4) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. entitles the engineer for structural statics to design load-bearing structures, to verify and issue opinions on designs and execution of load-bearing structures from the point of view of mechanical resistance and stability (including accidental loads and resistance in fire), to survey the static safety of structures during construction, and to give advice on load-bearing structures. SKSI marks this category with green stamps.

7What is the content of the public debate (verejná rozprava) in the civil engineer authorization examination under § 21(2) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb.?

A.A timed structural design problem solved in front of the senate, with calculations checked on the spot

B.A shortened repeat of the written test, answered orally

C.Presentation of a research thesis on a construction topic, reviewed by two university examiners appointed by SKSI

D.Defence of the candidate's own works from recorded practice and of the ability to practise independently

Explanation: Under § 21(2), the public debate consists of the defence of the candidate's own works created during professional practice and recorded in the practice record, together with verification of the ability to practise the profession independently. The SKSI rules add that it lasts at least 30 minutes for each requested category and that candidates bring three further complete projects.

8A candidate failed the authorization examination and disagrees with the senate's verdict. What remedy does § 21(7) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. provide?

A.A written appeal to the SKSI Board within 30 days, decided on the documents only

B.A written appeal to the chamber within 15 days; the appeal examination is held at the next term before a differently composed senate

C.An appeal to the Office for Spatial Planning and Construction within 15 days, which re-marks the written test and confirms or changes the result

D.No appeal is available; the candidate can only repeat the whole examination after a six-month waiting period

Explanation: Section 21(7) gives an unsuccessful candidate the right to an appeal authorization examination if a written appeal is filed with the chamber within 15 days of notification of the result. The appeal examination takes place at the next regular term before a senate of different composition (set by the úrad) and does not count as a repetition under § 21(5).

9According to the SKSI Authorization and Examination Rules and the published conditions, how is the public debate (verejná rozprava) organized for a civil engineer applying for one category?

A.It lasts 10 minutes and is held only in writing, without the candidate present

B.It is held before the written test and replaces the test if the candidate passes it

C.At least 30 minutes per requested category; the candidate brings three further complete projects

D.It is optional if the candidate scored at least 90 % in the written test, with the senate's consent

Explanation: The SKSI rules state that the public debate is held separately with each candidate who passed the written test and lasts at least 30 minutes for each requested category, depending on the knowledge being verified. SKSI's published conditions require the candidate to bring an identity document and three other complete projects, outside the submitted portfolio, for each requested category.

10Under § 5(2)(d) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb., which service may an engineer authorized for comprehensive architectural and engineering services (category A) provide?

A.Project management and the general designer's role, coordinating part designers

B.Only the structural calculation of load-bearing structures (as category I3)

C.Official verification of geometric plans for the real estate cadastre

D.Issuing decisions on the building intention on behalf of the building office

Explanation: Section 5(2) of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. entitles an engineer with comprehensive authorization to provide, among other things, comprehensive design activity, project management and the role of general designer, in particular managing the project and coordinating the designers of parts of the documentation and other specialists. SKSI issues these A1 and A2 authorizations with red stamps.

About the Slovak Authorized Civil Engineer Exam Exam

Independent study practice for the authorization examination that the Slovak Chamber of Civil Engineers (Slovenská komora stavebných inžinierov, SKSI) holds under § 21 of Act No. 138/1992 Zb. for authorized civil engineers (autorizovaný stavebný inžinier, § 5), in categories A1 and A2 (comprehensive services) and I1 to I5 (building structures, civil engineering structures, structural statics, building services and electrical equipment). Applicants must be EU citizens with full legal capacity and integrity, hold a second-level university degree in the relevant study programme, and have three years of practice after graduation under an authorized engineer's supervision, recorded in the practice record (záznamník odbornej praxe) with a portfolio of at least three projects. They apply online through the SKSI information portal and deliver the originals to the regional office. The examination starts with a non-public electronic test of 50 questions on legal regulations and technical standards (40 minutes, at least 80% correct), followed by a public debate of at least 30 minutes per category in which the candidate defends their own projects. The examination is held in Slovak; the public debate may also be held in Czech. The fee is €505 per category, a failed candidate may appeal within 15 days or repeat after six months, and the oath follows within one month. 2026 terms: Košice 16–20 March and 21–25 September; Bratislava 8–18 June and 1–9 December. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the topics in SKSI's list of regulations and its published test questions; it is not an official translation and does not simulate the written test or replace practising the oral defence.

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Assessment

Electronic written test (50 questions, 40 minutes, at least 80% correct to continue) followed by a public debate (verejná rozprava, at least 30 minutes per requested category) before an examination senate of at least five members, graded 'vyhovel' or 'nevyhovel'.

Time Limit

40 minutes (electronic written test; 50 minutes on paper) + at least 30 minutes per category (public debate)

Passing Score

At least 80% of the 50 written-test questions answered correctly, and a 'vyhovel' (passed) grade in the public debate

Exam / Certification Fees

€505 per category for the first examination (€240 to add a category); €38 handling fee if an application is cancelled

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No official weighting; 19 of 100 practice questions

Zákon č. 138/1992 Zb. a komora SKSI (Act on Authorized Engineers and Chamber Rules)

Who is an authorized engineer, categories A1, A2 and I1 to I5 under § 5, control engineers under § 5a, practice record, examination, appeal and re-examination rules, oath, insurance, stamp, public documents, duty to refuse unlawful instructions, deletion and discipline under § 39.

No official weighting; 29 of 100 practice questions

Stavebný zákon č. 25/2025 Z. z. a územné plánovanie (Building Act and Spatial Planning)

Definitions and classification of structures (minor, simple, reserved), Decree No. 59/2025 Z. z., reserved activities, designers' duties, the building intention, notification, project verification, occupancy certificate, state building supervision, and spatial planning documentation under Act No. 200/2022 Z. z.

No official weighting; 20 of 100 practice questions

Všeobecné technické požiadavky na výstavbu (Decree No. 532/2002 Z. z.)

Distances between buildings, utilities and small treatment plants, staircases, ramps and railings, balconies, lifts, assembly buildings, noise protection, and requirements for structures used by persons with reduced mobility and orientation.

No official weighting; 18 of 100 practice questions

Zmluvy, zodpovednosť, cenotvorba a pamiatky (Contracts, Liability, Pricing and Monuments)

Contracts for work under the Commercial and Civil Codes, limitation and warranty periods, compensation for damage, experts, public works and procurement, budgets and unit prices, and works on cultural monuments under Act No. 49/2002 Z. z.

No official weighting; 14 of 100 practice questions

Normalizácia, stavebné výrobky a Eurokódy (Standardization, Construction Products and Eurocodes)

Slovak technical standards under Act No. 60/2018 Z. z., European standardization, Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 and the basic requirements for construction works, and STN EN 1990 limit states with basic design calculations.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 80% of the 50 written-test questions answered correctly, and a 'vyhovel' (passed) grade in the public debate
Assessment: Electronic written test (50 questions, 40 minutes, at least 80% correct to continue) followed by a public debate (verejná rozprava, at least 30 minutes per requested category) before an examination senate of at least five members, graded 'vyhovel' or 'nevyhovel'.
Time limit: 40 minutes (electronic written test; 50 minutes on paper) + at least 30 minutes per category (public debate)
Exam / certification fees: €505 per category for the first examination (€240 to add a category); €38 handling fee if an application is cancelled Official sources

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Slovak Authorized Civil Engineer Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Work through SKSI's published test questions and its list of legal and technical regulations, and always check the version of each law in force on your exam date.

2Learn the Building Act No. 25/2025 Z. z. thresholds for minor, simple and reserved structures, and the time limits for the building intention, project verification and the verification clause.

3Memorize the key numbers in Decree No. 532/2002 Z. z.: building distances, railing heights, staircase limits and the barrier-free requirements in its annex.

4Know Act No. 138/1992 Zb. well: the scope of your category under § 5, insurance and stamp rules, the duty to refuse unlawful instructions, re-examination and disciplinary measures.

5Prepare a short, well-organized defence of your portfolio projects, ready to explain the legal procedure, technical solutions and your own role in each project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the SKSI authorization examination for civil engineers consist of?

Under § 21 of Act No. 138/1992 Zb., it has a written part and an oral part. The written part is a non-public test of 50 questions on legal regulations and technical standards, taken electronically in 40 minutes. The oral part is a public debate (verejná rozprava) of at least 30 minutes per requested category, in which the candidate defends their own projects and shows the ability to practise independently.

What is the pass mark?

The SKSI rules require at least 80% of the 50 test questions to be answered correctly within the time limit; only then may the candidate continue to the public debate, which the examination senate grades as 'vyhovel' (passed) or 'nevyhovel' (failed).

Who may apply, and how much does it cost?

Applicants must be EU citizens with full legal capacity and integrity, hold a second-level degree in the relevant study programme, and have three years of practice after graduation under an authorized engineer's supervision. The fee for a first examination is €505 per category, or €240 to add a category to an existing authorization.

What happens after a failed examination?

A candidate may file a written appeal with the chamber within 15 days of notification; the appeal examination is held at the next term before a differently composed senate. Otherwise the examination may be repeated no earlier than six months later, as a new examination including both parts.

In which language is the examination held, and is this bank official?

The examination is held in Slovak, and the public debate may also be held in Czech (§ 21(8) of the Act). This bank is independent English-language multiple-choice practice prepared by OpenExamPrep; it is not an official translation or past paper, and it does not simulate the written test or replace practising the defence of your projects.