Oposición Grupo C1 / C2
The entry-level competitive exam for administrative and auxiliary public posts, open with Bachillerato (C1) or ESO (C2).
- Who sits it
- School leavers and career changers who want a stable public post without a degree.
- When it happens
- Any time after finishing ESO or Bachillerato.
- Preparation time
- 6 to 18 months of study.
- How often
- Frequent — state, regional and municipal convocatorias run every year.
- Cost
- Fees of 10–30 EUR; many people prepare with an academia or online.
What the exam is like
25 to 40 topics, a multiple-choice test and a practical or word-processing exercise.
Stage by stage
1
Register when the convocatoria is published
2
Multiple-choice test on the temario
3
Practical or Word/Excel exercise
4
Merit phase and bolsa de interinos if you pass without a place
How the mark is used
Passing without a place still puts you on the bolsa, from which temporary posts are offered.
Careers that need it
Administrative Assistant (Public Sector)
Entry to this post is through the competitive exam for its group.
RequiredCourt Clerk / Judicial Administration
Entry to this post is through the competitive exam for its group.
RequiredFirefighter
Entry to this post is through the competitive exam for its group.
RequiredPolice Officer
Entry to this post is through the competitive exam for its group.
RequiredRecords & Registry Officer
Entry to this post is through the competitive exam for its group.
Pathways through this exam
Becoming a funcionario in Spain (oposiciones)
The Spanish public sector is entered almost entirely through competitive exams called oposiciones. Here is how the system actually works, from choosing a corps to your first posting.
Route into a Group C1 or C2 public post
The fastest realistic way into the public sector: administrative and support grades you can reach without a university degree.