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title: "Second-Stage Competition Preparation: Written Assignment and Interview"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/administrative-and-public-law-en/second-stage-competition-preparation-written-assignment-and-interview-en"
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description: "Second competition stage — written assignment and interview: assessment forms tied to the job description, results recorded in a protocol. Legal.ge."
updated: "2026-10-14"
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# Second-Stage Competition Preparation: Written Assignment and Interview

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Within an open or closed competition, the real test of a candidate comes at the second stage: while the first stage establishes the compliance of the applications with the basic formal requirements, the second stage means the assessment of the candidate — in accordance with the special and additional qualification requirements. The rules determine precisely in which forms this assessment may take place, on what basis it is carried out and how its result is recorded. This page explains in detail what to expect at the second stage, how to prepare for the written assignment and the interview, and which details are decisive for making your experience and knowledge fully visible within the assessment format.

## What the second stage is and what is assessed

Under the rules, the second stage of an open and closed competition implies the assessment of the candidate in accordance with the special and additional qualification requirements. The assessment of the candidate must be based on establishing the conformity of the candidate's work experience and professional knowledge with the job description provided for the vacant position of a professional civil servant, with the special and additional requirements and with the qualification. This is an important detail: the assessment is tied not to an abstract general level but to the concrete vacant position — and that is precisely why preparation, too, must start from the job description. In the overall structure, the stages of the open and closed competition are: establishing the conformity of the applications submitted for participation with the basic formal requirements, the assessment of the candidate, and the announcement of the results of the competition.

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### What does the second stage of the competition imply?

The assessment of the candidate in accordance with the special and additional qualification requirements. The assessment is based on the candidate's work experience and professional knowledge and their conformity with the job description, the requirements and the qualification.

### In which forms can the assessment take place?

By giving a written or oral assignment, by an interview, or by other forms of assessment provided for by the legislation. The concrete forms are determined by the commission when announcing the competition, and the bureau is notified of them.

### Can the interview be recorded?

Yes, but only with the candidate's consent — an audio-video recording of the interview may be made.

### When and how is the assessment result recorded?

The substantiated result of the candidate's assessment is entered in the protocol of the commission's session, and the protocol is submitted no later than 5 working days from its compilation to the person having the right of appointment.

### Who ensures the organisation of the competition?

The organised conduct of an open and closed competition is ensured by the human resources management unit of the respective public institution; the programme, conditions, forms of assessment and schedule are determined by the commission.