Recruitment Procedures Smart

Design an intuitive and user-friendly web application for the testing phase of the public sector recruitment process (including both written and oral parts), in compliance with predefined legal requirements.

Prize money for the winner: 3000 €
10th - 11th October 2025
Accace, Pribinova 40, Bratislava

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Initial situation

Selection procedures in the civil service are processes used to fill vacant positions for civil servants. Their goal is to ensure a transparent and fair selection of the most suitable candidates, based on Act No. 55/2017 Coll. on Civil Service and Decree No. 127/2017 on Selection Procedures. The announcement of selection procedures takes place through the Central Information System of the Civil Service. However, this system is not adapted for the implementation phase — the testing phase.

The testing part of the selection procedure is currently not digitized and takes place in paper form, which represents a significant administrative burden. Digitizing the process would bring greater efficiency, reduce errors, and improve data accessibility.

Aim of the hackathon

The hackathon is expected to deliver a design for an intuitive and easy-to-navigate web application with a responsive interface that digitizes the testing phase of recruitment procedures conducted both in person and remotely.

The digital version of the testing phase of the selection procedure should consist of several steps. The process begins with secure login for all target groups, continues with the upload of various types of tests, automatic calculation of points earned, and the subsequent advancement of the participant to the selection committee. Based on the available materials in the participant’s digital storage and the results of the personal interview, the committee assigns points. The application then automatically summarizes the score of each participant, evaluates the entire selection process, and transfers the results into the prepared final documentation.

Challenge of the hackathon

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Expected solution

A refined conceptual design of the frontend and backend functionality of a web application for the digitalization of the testing phase of the public sector recruitment process. The solution should prioritize easy navigation and clarity for all target user groups.

The system should include:

Secure Login - User interface for authentication, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) step for Admin access, secure session storage on the device, support for working with documents and tests, Backend (server-side): account and role management, secure password storage, login policies (e.g. attempt limits, temporary lockout), event logging/audit trail, test timers, grading logic, and generation of output documents.
Admin Interface - Account creation and document import, test creation and definition of test conditions, timer display and real-time dashboard with ongoing results, support for running multiple recruitment procedures in parallel.

Written Test Module - Takes place in the form of quizzes with a timer and automatic evaluation, which allows the candidate to advance to the next level. A server-side timer ensures uniform conditions and immediate results.
Oral Assessment Module - Viewing participant materials stored in the system, score assignment by committee members, immediate calculation of total score based on collective evaluation, display of success percentage and real-time participant ranking, automatic transfer of results to final documentation.

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First Place
Team Origami

Their solution, titled “e-výberko,” digitizes and automates the entire recruitment process in public administration. The added value of their proposal lies in reducing time requirements through automatic test evaluation, minimizing errors, and ensuring transparency and consistency throughout the employee selection process.

“Our team was formed directly at the hackathon in Banská Bystrica, where I originally came alone. I really started to enjoy it, and I appreciate how many talented people gather here. I’m a bit sad that we’re seeing each other for the last time today. I truly believe we’ll be able to bring this project to life and help our charming digital Slovakia,” said team captain Adam Jankech while accepting the prize.

Second Place
Team Lwíčkovci

The team presented an application concept designed from the perspective of all involved parties—the administrator, subject matter expert, evaluation committee, and applicant. They focused on streamlining time-consuming processes, incorporated the option to create tests using templates, and included a history of past recruitment rounds. Secure logins without the need to create new accounts were solved through one-time unique codes. The solution also features real-time monitoring, result exports, and system entry auditing.

During the Hacknime.to project, they also earned a humorous distinction — for achieving the highest number of second-place finishes. “As they say, there are three certainties in life: taxes, death, and that Lwíčkovci will come second,” joked team captain Adam Tížik on stage.

Third Place
Team KAVO.WAR

The team proposed a digital platform that fully automates the recruitment process in public administration. The main benefits of their solution include reducing the time demands on office staff, improving the experience for candidates, and ensuring fairness throughout the entire process using modern technology.

“In my opinion, this wasn’t the most difficult hackathon in terms of task complexity. However, trying to bring something unique and original into the solution made it quite challenging,” said team member Andrej Kyrychenko while accepting the award.

List of Mentors and Experts

Lucia Kandráčová

Director of the Department of Recruitment and Human Resources Development, MIRRI SR

Lucia actively focuses on improving internal processes and increasing team efficiency, with her work having a direct impact on the quality of people management – from employee recruitment to their further development. She brings extensive experience from the private sector, where she worked for many years, into public administration. She strives to translate this into …

Matej Petráš

Director of the Department of IT Management and Operations, MIRRI SR

Matej is responsible for the management, development, and security of key IT systems, with his work directly influencing the stability and efficiency of the ministry’s operations. He is actively engaged in digitalization, cybersecurity, and infrastructure modernization. He brings many years of experience in information technology into public administration, applying it to …

Peter Remiš

Konzultant, MIRRI SR

Peter je zanieteným fanúšikom digitálnych technológií a inovácií. Aktívne sa venuje prototypovaniu, dizajnu a vývoju web aplikácií, obsahových portálov, IT riešení na mieru a taktiež digitálnemu marketingu. V rámci MIRRI aktuálne pracuje ako odborný IT konzultant pre projekt Hackathonov. V minulosti dlhodobo pôsobil v telekomunikačnom sektore, kde sa venoval riadeniu a …

Peter Senko

Chief Information Security Officer, Krab.sk

Peter specializes in cybersecurity and information security. Previously, he served as the Director General of the Project Management and IT Section at the Ministry of Culture of the Slovak Republic, where he managed ICT operations. At the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic, he contributed to the preparation of strategic documents approved by the Slovak …

Tomáš Ludwig

UX Expert, jabono s.r.o., MIRRI SR

Tomáš is dedicated to business process analysis, UX design, and software, web, and mobile application prototyping in the UX company jabono. Additionally, he works as a consultant for the mass deployment of Apple technologies in schools and businesses. Currently, he is working at MIRRI on prototyping designs for selected citizen life situations and expanding the ID-SK …

Martin Nemeček

Founder, Potom.sk

Martin comes from the startup world. As a startup scout, he worked for the venture capital fund ZAKA and, together with partners at Katalyst, invests in promising projects. Currently, he is focusing on innovations in Sweden and launching a project to support people coping with the loss of a loved one. He also trains presentation skills and, as a winner of multiple …

Štefan Černý

Chief IT Architect, Office of the Government of the Slovak Republic

Štefan is a key figure in the IT sector with deep specialization in cybersecurity, GDPR regulation, and legal aspects of IT. His expertise covers a wide range of activities, including the creation of IT architectural solutions, development processes, migration, and consolidation of applications. He also has experience in building and leading strategic and implementation …

Petra Karasová

Officer of the Department of Recruitment and Human Resources Development, MIRRI SR

Petra actively manages the recruitment process for candidates entering civil service as well as for employees filling open positions – from selection and hiring, through the implementation of recruitment procedures, to onboarding. She has been working in public administration for nearly 8 years, where she strives to apply her previous work experience in practice. Since …

Bohuš Oláh

Web Developer, MIRRI SR

Bohuš is a web developer specializing in the design, development, and implementation of modern web solutions. He works on creating web applications, content portals, and the full web development process – from needs analysis and architecture design to deployment of solutions in practice. At MIRRI, he is currently engaged in projects focused on the development of digital …

Lenka Orlická

Officer of the Department of Recruitment and Human Resources Development, MIRRI SR

Lenka actively manages the recruitment process for candidates entering civil service as well as for employees filling open positions – from selection and hiring, through the implementation of recruitment procedures, to onboarding. She has been working in public administration for almost 10 years. Since the recruitment process in civil service is strictly defined by law, …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is behind the Hackathon?

The owner of the topics of the Hackathon is MIRRI SR.

How is the "team" defined?

The minimum of 2 people including a speaker e.g. a person that will present the idea, and understands the business and the challenge; and a tech expert who is able to create a prototype or a clickable version of the application / web / product.

What are the ideal roles for our hackathons?

The goal of our hackathons isn’t to program an entire solution but to develop a comprehensive concept. It’s crucial to focus on the feasibility of the solution during its creation and presentation, as this heavily influences the jury’s decision on the winning project. Before arriving at the hackathon, define the roles within your team. Leverage each member’s strengths to save time and avoid conflicts. One person can take on multiple roles, but having clarity helps.

Analyst
Thinks analytically and can quickly understand and map out processes or data structures. Often, technical problems stem from flawed processes, so it’s beneficial to outline, comprehend, and propose adjustments to these processes before suggesting a technical solution.
Designer
Understands the design process and knows that a picture is worth a thousand words. By creating sketches or wireframes, the designer quickly brings the proposed product to life. This makes it easier to iterate on ideas and test solutions with users. Whether you stick to sketches or refine the design, it’s an excellent way to present your product.
IT specialist
Has a strong grasp of technical matters. If you’re designing a software product, this could be a software architect or developer who outlines the technical architecture of the solution. While coding is a plus, it’s not the primary goal. If you decide to code, focus on components that can be completed within the timeframe and set you apart from the competition.
Product manager
Rozumie biznis potrebám a problémom zákazníka. Spoluprácou a spájaním informácií od ostatných členov tímu potom smeruje výsledný produkt tak, aby riešil problémy ako zákazníka, tak aj koncového používateľa a bol realizovateľný v stanovenom čase a rozpočte.
Salesperson
Actively communicates and represents your team during the hackathon, especially when presenting your product to the jury. They believe in the product, can highlight its strengths, address customer business problems, and emphasize the benefits for end users.

Can I change the team composition during the hackathon?

The team composition can be changed before the hackathon. However, it remains fixed during the hackathon, meaning that no new team members whose names or email addresses were not provided during registration or check-in on the event’s opening day can be added after the official registration and check-in.

What will happen after filling out the application?

As soon as you submit your application, a member of the hacknime.to team will contact you within 24 hours (either by email or by phone) with further information and the procedure.

Can I be not selected for the hackathon?

If you register after the capacity is full or you will not match the criteria for the participating teams, you will not be chosen as the participant.

What are the selection criteria for contestants? What do I have to fulfill?

The basic scoring scale includes:

Experience in the IT and TECH industry or
Experience in design thinking procedures or
Experience in the so-called sprint procedures, SCRUM master certificate or
Experience in drawing up business plans, new businesses, creating prototypes or MVP or
You are a high school student focused on computer technologies, economics, business or design (both product and digital) or
You are a student of a university focused on computer technologies, economics, business or design (both product and digital)
If you do not meet any of the above criteria, you can still prove that you have personally participated in at least two hackathons in the past (it is necessary to prove the output of these events)

If as an adept (or combined your team) meets at least two requirements from the above criteria, you have the right to participate in the hackathon. The more requirements you fulfill, you move up in the ranking.

What is a conflict of interest?

A conflict of interest represents a situation where a personal interest motivates or could motivate a judge/mentor/organizer employee/topic owner/competitor to act against the best interests of the hackathon. Involvement of these individuals in activities where a conflict of interest occurs or may occur is not allowed. Such activities include:

Influencing mentors and judges to gain an advantage for themselves or a close person, financially or otherwise,
Influencing individuals working for the organizer, the ministry, or a company with a supplier or partner relationship with the organizer,
Intentional modification of solutions by mentors or possible one-sided mentoring in favor of some participants,
Formation of a competition team by a mentor, judge, or person working for the organizer, topic owner, or the ministry,
and others.

If a participant identifies a conflict of interest, they are required to immediately and verifiably inform about the conflict of interest. If a participant fails to report circumstances that could lead to a conflict of interest, this fact will itself constitute a violation of these principles and may result in the disqualification of the competition team at the hackathon. The decision on disqualification is made by the organizer.

Can I participate in the event if I am under 18 years old?

A person under 18 years of age may participate in the event only after completing and submitting a parental/legal guardian consent form to the organizer or when accompanied by a parent/legal guardian throughout the entire duration of the event.

When is the deadline for registration?

Teams or individuals will be able to register until October 8th, 2025, or until the maximum capacity is reached.

Is there capacity for the attendees?

The attendee capacity is up to 60 people.

How will the best solution be evaluated at the hackathon?

Task Fulfillment / Relevance / Functionality:

Score by the jury: 1 to 35
The solution / POC / MVP / Software relates to the theme of the hackathon and the defined challenges.
The solution / POC / MVP / Software works and meets at least the basic user functions.

Idea / Originality, Uniqueness, Creativity

Score by the jury: 1 to 10
How creative is the idea behind the solution / POC / MVP / Software?
How original is the solution / POC / MVP / Software?
Is it something that hasn’t been done before, and unique compared to competitors?

User Experience / Added Value (or technical design for solutions without a frontend)

Score by the jury: 1 to 15
Is the overall user experience intuitive?
Does the solution / POC / MVP / Software make sense from a UX perspective?
What will be the impact (in terms of scope) and added value of the solution / POC / MVP / Software for the target audience?

Feasibility / Implementability / Viability

Score by the jury: 1 to 35
Does the solution / POC / MVP / Software actually work? Is the solution / POC / MVP / Software easy to scale?
Is there potential for the solution to be realized with the resources that are realistically available?
How relevant and applicable is the use of the solution / POC / MVP / Software for solving the given challenge?

Presentation to the Jury

Score by the jury: 1 to 5
Quality of the presentation, visual aspects, content, and delivery in an engaging manner.

The maximum number of points a team can earn is 100.

What happens if the participating team comes to the hackathon with a pre-prepared solution?

The organizer and owner of the hackathon theme has the motivation to bring, based on the innovative hackathon event, new solutions for our company, improvement of existing available solutions or otherwise innovate the current state. The competition team can come to the hackathon with a ready-made solution, but it must be visibly demonstrated that, thanks to the hackathon, consultations with mentors and experts, the transformation of its ready-made solution into the final form for the requirements of the Topic Owner took place.

Can I be disqualified?

A team may be disqualified by the organizer if caught cheating, copying solutions from other teams, making audio or video recordings, plagiarism, or any other form of copying from other teams, misusing information from other teams, illegally obtaining data from other teams, creating content with the intention of harming other participants, or otherwise violating the ethics of the competition. Anyone who witnesses unfair behavior must inform the organizer.

Suspicion of disqualification can be reported by members of the competition teams, mentors, or the theme owner’s team or the Organizer. Suspicion of unfair behavior must be reported personally to the Organizer. The team or team member who has violated the rules will be asked to leave the hacking area. To ensure the smooth progress and continuation of the hackathon, the disqualification of a team will be announced to other participants during the next break.

Can I withdraw my team during the hackathon?

Teams can withdraw at any time during the hackathon. Merging of teams is not allowed after the initial check-in of the teams. A team that wishes to withdraw must notify the organizer in person.

Is it possible to hack both physically and online during the event?

For the physical hackathon, in-person attendance of the team is required. However, in case of need or personal circumstances, it is possible for a team member to participate and hack online.

Is there a fee for attending the hackathon?

Participation is free of charge. All costs are covered by the organizer.

Can the hacking continue during the night?

Yes, participants will be allowed to continue hacking during the night.

The organizer does not provide sleeping bags, mattresses, beds, or other accommodation directly at the hackathon venue. Drinking water and showers are available throughout the entire hackathon. Each competing team is assigned one access card, allowing them to enter and exit the designated hacking area at any time during the event.

What is required from the attendee and what will be available in the premises?

Each participant needs to bring his / her own laptop or any other hardware that he / she needs to work on challenges. Other things will be provided by the organizer such as WiFi, food for the whole day (buffets, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks).

What is the official language of the hackathon?

The official language is Slovak. However, some keynote lectures and workshops may also be held in English.

Is there any catering during the event?

The hackathon organizer guarantees full meals and snacks throughout the entire event in the form of buffets. Drinks are provided as well.

Prize money pre víťazné tímy

Prvé tri miesta, ktoré porota vyhodnotí ako najlepšie budú ocenené prize money nasledovne:

Prvé miesto : 3000 Eur
Druhé miesto: 2000 Eur
Tretie miesto: 1000 Eur

What will happen after the hackathon in case I win?

Winning teams will have a chance to participate in the development and implementation of the solution in cooperation with the topic owner.

What does it mean to win a hackathon and what are my requirements afterward?

The winning teams enter into a licensing agreement for their solutions developed during the hackathon (the license applies only to what was created during the hackathon). This is a non-exclusive license that is limited to the territory of the Slovak Republic and is unlimited in time. This means, it does not limit the author at all in the dissemination of his work as part of his commercial activities. On the contrary, the owner of the topic (always a public administration institution) is authorized to distribute the license in the interest of the economy within public institutions. The author remains the owner of the work, the owner of the topic has only such a non-exclusive license. In addition, if the winning teams do not agree on the implementation of the winning solution with the Theme Owner, the winning prize money may not be returned to the Organizer.

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Do you want to be part of the next step towards Slovakia’s digitalization?

Prize money

First place 3 000 €
Second place 2 000 €
Third place 1 000 €

Simply fill out the registration form, and we will contact you in due time with all the details. You will receive information about the competition, updates, and specifics of the challenge.