Canary Islands Government Announces Civil Service Selection Exams

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the initiation of selection exams for civil service positions within the Technical Body of Middle Grade (Grupo A2).

This step is part of the public employment plans for 2021 and 2022, aiming to fill multiple specialized roles across engineering and technical disciplines, including:

• Forestry
• Industrial engineering
• Public works
• Topography
• Telecommunications

Key Innovations

• Creation of a public database of eligible personnel who can be randomly selected to serve on the evaluation panels, enhancing transparency and fairness.
• Legislative updates in June 2025 that revise criteria for tribunal members, including provisions for temporary substitutes and streamlined formation of evaluation committees.

Process Details

• A unified initial test across different technical specialties.
• Oversight by a single tribunal to improve efficiency.
• The tribunal members, which include a president, vocal members, and a secretary, are now officially named and will oversee the initial phase of the examinations.

Impacts and Goals

These developments aim to:

• Modernize and expedite recruitment processes.
• Provide clearer pathways for talented professionals to join the public administration.
• Ensure a merit-based, transparent hiring process.

The official announcement reflects ongoing efforts to improve public employment transparency and efficiency in regional government hiring practices.