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Oposición Grupo A2 / B

The competitive exam for technical and middle-management public posts, open with a degree (A2) or higher vocational qualification (B).

Who sits it
People with a degree, diploma or FP Superior who want a technical public post.
When it happens
After a degree or FP Grado Superior.
Preparation time
12 to 24 months of study.
How often
Depends on the annual Oferta de Empleo Público.
Cost
Fees of 20–40 EUR; academia courses are common.

What the exam is like

A temario of 40 to 70 topics with a test, a written topic and a practical case.

Stage by stage

  1. 1

    Register when the convocatoria appears

  2. 2

    Multiple-choice knowledge test

  3. 3

    Written topic development

  4. 4

    Practical case study

  5. 5

    Merit phase where experience and qualifications add points

How the mark is used

Points from each phase are added; the ranking decides both the place and where you are posted.

Careers that need it

Pathways through this exam