Updates to Public Recruitment Exams Protocol in the Canary Islands

Overview

The General Directorate of Public Service in the Canary Islands has introduced a series of updates to its protocol for conducting public recruitment exams, aiming to make processes more flexible and tech-friendly. These changes, approved in a resolution on May 14, 2025, allow examination boards to now choose between traditional face-to-face exam readings and fully remote, telematic sessions, especially beneficial given the archipelago's geographical spread.

Key Adjustments

• Defining clear procedures for remote exam readings.
• Requiring boards to specify their chosen method in official agreements and notify the authorities.
• Ensuring exam security with guidelines for opening and handling telematically read exams, including digital signature and deposition procedures.

Objectives and Benefits

• Streamline recruitment amid logistical challenges imposed by the islands’ fragmentation.
• Uphold fairness and transparency.
• Enable faster, more efficient hiring.
• Allow applicants from different islands to participate without the need for travel.

Overall Goal

"This move aims to embrace technological advances to modernize public exams, ensuring that recruitment processes remain fair, accessible, and efficient across the Canary Islands' diverse territories."