Correction of Higher Technicians CSIC 2026 Examinations: More Destinations Than Positions in 15 Specialties

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Candidates for the Scale of Specialized Higher Technicians of Public Research Organizations (OPI) have a relevant update in the destination allocation phase: the call published in December 2025 failed to mention that in 15 CSIC specialization areas the number of destination centers offered exceeds the number of positions called. The Under-Secretariat of Science, Innovation and Universities has corrected this material error through a resolution of October 30, 2026, published in the BOE on November 10, 2026.

The correction has a direct effect on basis 2.9 of the call, which regulates how destinations are allocated among approved candidates. More destinations than positions means that candidates who pass the process will have a wider geographic range to choose from, although the total number of positions to be filled does not change.

What does this correction establish?

The original call (Resolution of December 26, 2025) did not correctly reflect that, in certain specialties, CSIC offers more destination centers than correspond to the positions called. This data is relevant because basis 2.9 of the call regulates the destination allocation process: approved candidates choose their destination by score order, and if there are more destinations than positions, the last approved candidate has more options to choose from than if destinations and positions matched exactly.

The specialties affected by this correction include, among others, the following areas distributed throughout Spain:

• Molecular biology
• Oceanography
• Archaeology
• Chemical analysis
• Social sciences

The official summary indicates that there are 15 specialization areas in total that present this situation. The correction does not alter the number of positions called or the participation requirements: it only rectifies the information about the relationship between positions and available destinations in those specialties.

This is the third modification of the call, following the corrective resolutions published in January and February 2026. Each correction has been adjusting specific aspects of the selective process without altering its general structure.

Operational impact for candidates

Although this correction does not modify the number of positions or evaluation criteria, it has direct practical consequences in the final phase of the selective process:

• Greater geographic flexibility: In the 15 affected specialties, approved candidates will be able to choose between more destination centers than available positions. This reduces the risk of being left without a preferred destination option by score order.
• Destination planning: Candidates preparing their destination selection strategy should review the updated list of available centers in their specialty, as the original call did not correctly reflect this information.
• Real geographic distribution: Destinations are distributed throughout Spain, which means the correction can open options in autonomous communities that did not initially appear linked to certain specialties.
• Basis 2.9 as reference: Any questions about how destination allocation is applied should be resolved by consulting basis 2.9 of the call, which is the reference standard for this process.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates enrolled in the selective process for the Scale of Specialized Higher Technicians of OPI (open access and internal promotion)
• Candidates in specialties such as molecular biology, oceanography, archaeology, chemical analysis or social sciences, and in the other 10 areas of the 15 affected
• Advisors and exam preparation specialists accompanying candidates in this process
• HR managers and personnel planning staff at CSIC centers managing the incorporation of new technicians

Practical example

Suppose a candidate applies for the oceanography specialty, one of the 15 affected by the correction. In the original call, the published information did not correctly reflect that the number of available destination centers in that specialty exceeds the number of positions called.

With the correction in force, that candidate now knows that, if approved, they will be able to choose between more destination centers than initially appeared in the call. For example, if there are 3 oceanography positions but 5 CSIC centers with that specialty offered as a destination, the 3 approved candidates will choose among those 5 centers by score order, with more margin for geographic preference than could be deduced from the original call.

This detail is especially relevant for candidates who have geographic mobility restrictions or clear destination preferences, as it expands their real possibilities of obtaining a center close to their place of residence.

What should candidates do now?

1. Review the updated call: Consult the consolidated text of the call with the three corrections incorporated to have a complete and accurate picture of the process.
2. Verify your specialty: Check if your specialization area is one of the 15 affected by this correction. If so, review the actual number of destinations available versus the positions called.
3. Study basis 2.9: Read carefully basis 2.9 of the call, which regulates destination allocation. Understanding its mechanics is key to planning your center selection strategy.
4. Update your destination planning: If you had identified possible destination centers, review that list in light of the correction. There may be more options than you considered.
5. Stay alert for new corrections: This is the third modification of the call. Follow the BOE and official communications from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities in case there are additional adjustments before the allocation phase.

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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-23547