Anyone who remains on the CPNU 1 waiting list after the expressions of interest carried out in 2025 must submit a new expression of interest by 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2026. Brazil's Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services (MGI) extended the deadline on September 4. This step is mandatory to remain eligible for a possible call-up, but it does not guarantee appointment or taking office.
The key distinction is between two situations: choosing “I am not interested” for a position removes the candidate only from the waiting list for that position; failing to complete the expression of interest by the deadline results in removal from the Approved Candidates Waiting List Bank for all CPNU 1 positions, including possible temporary hiring.
Do you need to take action?
| Situation | What to do | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| You remain on the waiting list for at least one position after the 2025 process | You must access SouGov and register a choice for every position shown | After completing the procedure, you remain eligible for positions marked as interested |
| You are on the waiting list but no longer want any position | You still need to access the system and select “I am not interested” for the positions | You are removed from the corresponding lists without having silence treated as withdrawal from the entire competition |
| You are listed as eliminated from all positions or did not take part in CPNU 1 | No expression of interest is available | According to the official FAQ, these people cannot complete the procedure |
If you are unsure about your individual status, start by checking the waiting list published by MGI. The expression-of-interest system should display the positions for which you are still eligible.
How to submit your choice for each position
- Check which positions you are on the waiting list for. The official list lets you identify the positions for which your eligibility remains valid.
- Access SouGov. The process is completed in the app or through the SouGov website after logging in.
- Check your GOV.BR account. MGI states that access requires a Silver or Gold level account.
- Review your contact details. The official instructions recommend checking your address, phone number and email, which may be used for a future call-up.
- Decide separately for each position. The system offers “I am interested” and “I am not interested.” You can remain interested in some positions and withdraw from others.
- Complete every confirmation step. Merely entering the system is not enough; the procedure must be finalized.
While the window is open, MGI says candidates may change their choices until the deadline. Anyone who changes their mind before 11:59 p.m. on September 11 should review the final record in SouGov.
“I am not interested” is not the same as not responding
| Action | Effect on that position | Effect on other positions |
|---|---|---|
| Select “I am interested” | You remain on the waiting list, subject to ranking, available vacancies and other rules | No automatic effect; each position is decided separately |
| Select “I am not interested” | You leave the waiting list for that position, including any possible temporary hiring tied to it | You remain on other lists where you selected interest |
| Do not respond or fail to complete the procedure by the deadline | You are removed from the list | You are removed from all CPNU 1 waiting lists, including possible temporary hiring |
This distinction is especially important for candidates eligible for several positions. The choice is made position by position, but missing the deadline has an across-the-board consequence.
What is the valid deadline after the extension?
- August 24, 2026, at 10 a.m.: the expression-of-interest period opened.
- September 4: MGI published a correction to Specific Notice No. 12/2026 and extended the deadline that had been set to end that day.
- September 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.: the new final deadline to complete the procedure.
- By September 30, 2026: MGI's expected date for publishing new waiting lists after processing the responses.
The most up-to-date source for the deadline is the official MGI notice extending it to September 11. The official expression-of-interest FAQ explains who can participate and the difference between explicitly declining a position and not responding.
What happens after you express interest?
Registering interest does not create an automatic right to a vacancy. It only keeps the candidate eligible for a possible future call-up. Any appointment still depends on available positions, the candidate's ranking and the other rules governing the competition.
After the deadline, MGI expects to publish new waiting lists by September 30. Those lists are expected to reflect the choices made during the process and removals caused by failure to respond.
Final checklist
- confirm that you still appear on the waiting list for at least one position;
- make sure your GOV.BR account is Silver or Gold level;
- access SouGov and review the positions shown;
- select “I am interested” or “I am not interested” for each position;
- review your details and choices before final confirmation;
- complete the process by 11:59 p.m. on September 11, 2026.
For anyone who remains on the waiting list, the safest approach is to treat the expression of interest as a mandatory step even when the decision is to withdraw from one or more positions. The system must receive an explicit choice; silence has a broader consequence than declining a specific position.
