Public employment is an option to enter the job market. Many chose this path for the stability of jobs and because the Administration generates each year many vacancies in different fields:

·  Central Administration.

·  Autonomous Administration (regional).

·  Municipal Administration (city hall).

Getting one of these positions

The way to be part of state employees is submitted to the opposition or tender to the various administrations. These calls are published in the Official Gazette.

The Administration is required to make public announcements and to conduct a series of tests on an equal footing for all participants.

Once selected the opposition, is due to register at the place and time specified. The documents required and where and how to present them, appear in the call itself. At present, there is also the option of enrolling in many cases via the Internet.

Types of evidence

The Administration can perform different types of tests for recruitmentIn the call, they tell the type of test and his agenda:

·  Opposition: consists of a set of written or oral evidence to determine the fitness of the participants. They are rated by an impartial tribunal.

·  Contest: appreciate the merits presented by the participants. The scores assigned to each merit appears specified in the call.

·  Competition: is a combination of the two previous cases. It should conduct a series of tests and submit certain merits.

Where these notices are published

The calls for the Civil Service were held during the first quarter of each year. They are published in the official gazette, the Commonwealth or the City Council, depending on who performs the call.

You can also obtain information by calling or coming to the Ministry of Public Administration or visit their website. The press also often see advertised these calls.

General Requirements

·  Have age and title to be specified in the notice.

·  Not be disqualified by the courts to exercise the civil service.

·  To enjoy health and not suffering from any physical or mental impairment that impedes the normal development work.

·  There have been separate disciplinary proceedings by the Civil Service.