competitive examinations for the Teaching Corps in Castilla-La Mancha The process is now entering its initial phase with the opening of the application period. The Regional Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports has established a single period for registering for the competitive examination and for requesting exemption from serving on the selection panels, thus concentrating many of the key procedures for both applicants and tenured teachers within a single timeframe.
Between January 29 and February 17Those wishing to apply for one of the advertised positions or seeking exemption from serving on a selection committee must submit their application electronically or through the designated registries. While the deadline is relatively long, the general recommendation is not to wait until the last day to avoid technical issues or problems with the documentation.
Application deadline and instructions for completing the application
The central element of this call is the deadline for participating in the teacher recruitment examswhich runs from January 29 to February 17. During this same period, applications for exemption from serving as a tribunal member are also accepted, which simplifies schedules but requires careful planning from the outset.
To facilitate the process, the Education Administration makes available to applicants a help manual for filling out the applicationThis document, accessible through the dedicated competitive examination application, provides step-by-step guidance on completing the form, selecting a specialty, choosing the examination province, and adding supporting documentation and merits.
Registration is done through the Teaching Staff Portal and requires valid electronic identification. It is important to carefully review the information before signing and registering the application, as it will be the reference document for inclusion on the lists of admitted and excluded applicants and for subsequent scoring.
Those who submit their application within the deadline and meet the formal requirements will be included in the final lists of admitted persons, an essential condition for them to be considered as having submitted their applications in some cases without the need to physically attend the tests.
Technical support and inquiries regarding the call for applications
If access problems or platform failures arise, the Ministry has established a protocol for action through the Educational User Service Center (CAU)The goal is to channel incidents in an orderly manner and document technical problems within the established timeframe.
When the difficulty is related to the access to the new Teaching Staff PortalTo report an issue, open a support ticket in the Education Help Desk (CAU) indicating the relevant subject. In the help form, select the category "EducamosCLM," the subcategory "Access to the platform," and the option "I cannot access the platform," so that the issue is reported directly to the responsible team.
If the problem arises when completing or registering the application to participate in the competitive examinationThe channel is also the CAU, but in this case selecting the category “Teaching Staff Portal”, the subcategory “Competitive Examinations” and the element that best describes the situation, whether it relates to sending the application or obtaining proof of participation.
For fundamental questions about oneself call for applications that regulates the selection processAnd rather than focusing on the computer tool itself, the reference point is the Teaching Staff Service of the Regional Ministry, which handles inquiries via its official email address. It's advisable to have your personal details, specialization, and, if possible, your application number on hand to expedite responses.
Call for applications, available places and exam venues in Castilla-La Mancha
The regional administration has published in the Official Gazette the Resolutions of January 20 These resolutions announce the competitive examination for entry into the Teaching Corps, both through the open competition and the quota reserved for people with disabilities. They also regulate the procedure for tenured civil servants to acquire new specializations and the selection system for candidates for temporary teaching positions.
In total, the following have been authorized 543 teaching positionsThis is the result of adding up the public employment offers approved in previous years. The distribution by specialization in Castilla-La Mancha is as follows: Primary (180), Early Childhood Education (133), Special Education (52), Speech and Language Therapy (16), Music (31), English (80), French (4), and Physical Education (47). The allocation was based on full-time vacancies and the needs of the education system.
The territory has been organized into several provincial headquarters For the development of the tests, the aim is to balance the number of applicants with available resources. The specialties are grouped as follows: in Albacete, Primary Education is examined; in Ciudad Real, English and Music; in Cuenca, Physical Education and Speech and Language Therapy; in Guadalajara, Special Education and French; and in Toledo, Early Childhood Education.
The official forecast places the Testing begins around Saturday, June 20thThis date aligns with the schedule followed in previous selection processes. Furthermore, efforts are underway to hold the first test in university facilities, which offer better climate control, while the second phase would take place primarily in secondary schools.
Key timeline: from publication to exams
To avoid getting lost between dates, it's helpful to keep the basic timeline of the call for proposalsThe official publication in the bulletin takes place at the end of January, which marks the starting point for the entire registration and preparation process.
From the January 29 until February 17 Both the application period for the competitive examinations and the period for registering requests for exemption from selection panels are now open. This period deliberately overlaps to allow teachers to simultaneously manage their participation as candidates and their potential appointment as members of the selection committee.
Within that same timeframe, avenues are also opened for presenting exemption or abstention models When applicable, along with all supporting documentation. Any application received outside of these dates will automatically be considered late and will not be taken into account.
Following the closing of the application period, the publication of provisional and final lists of admitted and excluded applicants will take place, as well as the draw for the letter that establishes the order of performance (on this occasion the initial letter of the first surname is “Q”) and, in the final stretch, the constitution of courts around spring and the beginning of May.
Structure of the selection process and applicable curriculum
The model for these competitive examinations remains in line with previous processes, as it is governed by the Royal Decree 276 / 2007No major changes are planned in either the access system or the official syllabi, so the test structure is familiar to those who have already participated in previous calls.
The procedure consists of two main phases: the opposition phase, which represents two-thirds of the final grade (66,67%), and the merit-based competition phasewhich contributes the remaining third (33,33%). The first focuses on theoretical, practical, and didactic exams; the second assesses teaching experience, academic training, and other educational merits.
In the opposition phase, the applicant faces a first test divided into two partsPart A consists of writing an essay on one of the randomly selected topics, with a minimum passing grade of 2,5 points. Part B is a practical test related to the specialization, also with a minimum passing grade of 2,5 points. Both parts are weighted to achieve at least 5 out of 10, an essential requirement to continue.
La second test combines the presentation of a teaching program and the preparation and oral presentation of a teaching unit. This part, which also requires a minimum score of 5, has the same weight as the first test in the competitive examination phase. The weighted sum of both will determine who advances to the merit-based assessment phase.
Regarding the regulatory framework, the convening resolutions stipulate that the The curriculum used as a reference for the competitive examinations will be the one currently in force in Castilla-La Mancha. for the 2025/2026 academic year. This means that, both in the references included in the syllabus and in the preparation and defense of the program and the teaching unit, it will be necessary to comply with the regulations in force at the time of the tests.
Scale of merits, training and valuable experience
The competition phase can be worth up to 10 points out of the totalThese criteria are distributed among prior teaching experience, academic qualifications, and other merits related to continuing professional development. The call for applications details this evaluation system in one of its annexes, specifying the required documentation and how merits are converted into points.
In the section teaching experiencePriority is given to work carried out in public schools and within the same teaching body or educational level. Having worked as a teacher in the public school system can earn up to 5 points, depending on the accredited years and months of service. Experience in other teaching bodies or in other types of schools is also valued, although with lower weighting.
La academic This includes elements such as the academic record of the degree claimed for admission, which can contribute 0,5 to 1,5 points depending on the grade point average, as well as official postgraduate degrees (university master's, doctorate, extraordinary award) and other undergraduate or advanced vocational qualifications. Official master's degrees are specifically considered, while university-specific degrees may only be counted as training courses if they meet the requirements.
In the chapter of other meritsContinuing professional development carries significant weight. Courses related to teaching or the specialization are awarded points, provided they were completed after obtaining the first university degree that grants access to the teaching position and meet the established requirements. Presentations, coordination, and tutoring in training activities are also considered.
Furthermore, there are specific criteria for language qualificationsCertificates of C1 or C2 level from Official Language Schools or other recognized entities are valued, with a maximum of 0,5 points per language and with certain nuances depending on the date of issue and the way in which the level appears on the certificate itself.
Qualifications, mentions and choice of the title to claim
One of the strategic decisions for those who present themselves with more than one university degree is choose which qualification to claim for entry into the force. This choice affects both the score of the academic record and the evaluation of other additional qualifications.
Only the file of the alleged title This translates into direct points within the academic qualifications assessment. If you have a diploma or degree with a lower average grade and another qualification with a higher grade, it's advisable to analyze which of the two options yields a higher overall score, bearing in mind that the first diploma or certain undergraduate studies may not count as an additional merit if they are not your primary qualification.
mentions in the Master's degreesThese qualifications are not a requirement for applying to a specific specialty, nor do they add points on their own in the competitive examination. However, they do influence eligibility for other specialties within the substitute teacher pool or, later, for applying for further qualifications as a tenured civil servant, especially in areas such as Music, Physical Education, Foreign Languages, or Special Education.
Access to New specializations for career civil servants through a specific test. This consists of an oral presentation on a topic chosen by the applicant from several randomly selected, with a scientific component and a didactic approach, as well as a possible practical component in the case of Music.
For its part, the experience in private or subsidized centers This can be taken into account provided the certificate from the center is processed and submitted for approval by the Education Inspectorate. It is essential that the dates coincide with the employment history and that the document clearly certifies the teaching duties performed.
Informative online talk on February 3rd
To clarify any doubts about the call for applications, how the job bank works, and the latest developments in the process, a meeting has been scheduled. Online information session on Tuesday, February 3rd at 17:00 PMThis online session is aimed at both those applying for the first time and those who have already participated in other calls and want to update their information.
Access to the talk will be through a link enabled in the web services of the convening organizationsNo prior registration is required: simply connect at the scheduled time. However, an active Google account is required to participate in the live chat and ask questions.
During the session, issues such as the following will be addressed: Call for applications, main new features, schedule of events, applicable regulations, development of the tests, the scoring criteria, how to submit the application and a specific Q&A session. Ultimately, it's a practical guide designed to make official information relevant to the daily lives of applicants.
These types of virtual meetings have become a useful resource for teachers, as they allow them to receive explanations in real time and ask specific questions without having to travel, which is especially convenient for those who combine preparing for competitive exams with work or other responsibilities.
Exemption from court proceedings: deadlines, templates and assumptions
Along with the deadline for participation in the competitive examinations, the same interval has been enabled, from January 29 to February 17, for the submission of applications for exemption from the obligation to serve on the courtsThis aspect affects tenured teachers who could be appointed as members of selection boards.
The regulations provide several scenarios in which the exemption can be requestedprovided that organizational needs allow it. These include those who already acted as mandatory members of the selection panel in the previous call for applications to the Teaching Corps, staff whose voluntary or mandatory retirement occurs that same year, school principals, or civil servants who are from the fifth month of pregnancy onwards at the date of appointment of the selection bodies.
The possibility of exempting one of the parents in families with children under three years old when both have been appointed as members of the court, as well as elected members of local corporations without exclusive dedication, officials with reduced working hours for legal guardianship until July 31, or those who hold the status of incumbent justice of the peace.
For those who allege medical reasonsExemption requests will only be accepted if they have a favorable report from the Medical Inspection of the corresponding Provincial Delegation. In addition, there are cases of automatic exemption related to study leave, educational administration positions, or union leave, always subject to the overall needs of the process.
These requests must be submitted in writing to the General Directorate of Human Resources, accompanied by documentation that proves the reason for exemption. In some cases, such as pregnancy or childcare, it is required to submit the request within the deadline, even if the final justification is received later.
Abstention, compulsory participation and union demands
Beyond the grounds for exemption, the call includes the figure of the abstention This applies to individuals who, due to certain circumstances, should not be involved in the evaluation of candidates. This is the case, for example, of those who have prepared candidates for the same position and specialty in the five years prior to the call for applications.
Members of selection boards who find themselves in any of these situations must immediately notify the chair of the selection panel and the General Directorate of Human Resources, providing the necessary supporting documentation. Failure to do so could result in liability, as the neutrality and appearance of impartiality of the selection panels is a fundamental element of the process.
At the same time, it is remembered that the Participation in the selection bodies is, in principle, mandatory for the appointed teaching staff, as provided for in Royal Decree 276/2007, unless there is an exemption granted or there is a cause of abstention recognized and accepted by the educational administration.
Trade unions have taken advantage of this context to to demand improvements in conditions of the members of the tribunal, including the updating of the allowances and compensation for reasons of service, which have been frozen for years, and an expansion of the grounds for exemption to include situations of family care or broader managerial responsibilities.
These requests are in addition to other demands related to the workload assumed by the courts, the number of candidates assigned, and the need to adjust financial compensation to the volume of tasks and the duration of the selection process.
Updates on the regular job bank and test attendance
One of the changes that has the greatest impact on those who are already part of the regular pool of temporary workers In this call for applications, it will not be essential to take the tests to remain in the pool, provided that certain conditions are met.
The measure states that the applicant will be considered “submitted” If you register your application within the deadline and appear on the final list of admitted candidates, even if you ultimately do not take the exams, you will retain your position as long as you are already part of the regular pool of candidates. This way, you maintain your position without having to retake the tests.
However, for those who are not in the ordinary bagWhether they are applying for the first time or are only on reserve lists, physical attendance at the exams remains essential if they want to access the pool of temporary staff or improve their position within it.
In order to benefit from the possibility of not taking the exam and remaining on the waiting list, it is mandatory, in addition to being on the regular list, submit the application to participate —paying the fees unless exemption is recognized— and incorporating the merits and qualifications that you wish to claim in the scale.
The exam fees set in the call for applications are 41,79 euros in generalThe fee is reduced to €37,61 when payment is made electronically. As usual, discounts or exemptions are available in certain cases as outlined in the regulations.
Overall, the process design combines the stability of the traditional competitive examination system and scoring system with specific adjustments to the operation of the stock exchanges and in the organization of the courts, in a context in which the rate of temporary employment of the teaching staff in the region is at relatively low levels compared to other teaching professions.
This whole network of deadlines, requirements, tests, merits and exemptions makes up a complex but well-structured process, in which it is key to manage the dates precisely —especially the period from January 29 to February 17 for applications and exemptions—, to understand what each decision implies (whether or not to take the exam, choosing the qualification to claim, requesting exemption from the tribunal) and to rely on both the official documentation and the available guidance resources, such as information talks and help manuals.
