Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 4, 2026, from the Island Council of Tenerife, announcement of positions through merit-based competition |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 8, 2026 |
| Number of positions | 33 Senior IT Systems Technician positions |
| Provision system | Merit-based competition (not civil service exam) |
| Scale / Subscale / Class | Special Administration / Special Services / Special Duties |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from September 9, 2026 |
| Bases published in | Official Gazette of Santa Cruz de Tenerife no. 103 (28/08/2026), amended in no. 106 (04/09/2026) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
The Island Council of Tenerife is offering 33 Senior IT Systems Technician positions through a merit-based competition published in the BOE on September 8, 2026. The regulatory reference is the Resolution of September 4, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-18786).
Unlike a civil service exam, a merit-based competition does not require passing eliminatory tests: selection is based exclusively on the merits accredited by each candidate. This makes the process a real opportunity for profiles with accumulated experience and training in the public or private IT sector.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formally announces the 33 positions and indicates that the governing bases that regulate the process were published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, at two moments:
- Official Gazette no. 103, of August 28, 2026: original publication of the bases.
- Official Gazette no. 106, of September 4, 2026: amendment of said bases.
The positions are classified in the following administrative structure:
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position title | Senior IT Systems Technician |
| Scale | Special Administration |
| Subscale | Special Services |
| Class | Special Duties |
| Provision system | Merit-based competition |
| Number of positions | 33 |
The specific requirements, valuable merits and required documentation are found entirely in the bases published in the Official Gazette of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is essential to consult the amended version (no. 106) to avoid errors in the application.
Economic and operational impact
For the Island Council of Tenerife, filling 33 IT technical profile positions through a merit-based competition represents a significant strengthening of its IT systems capacity, without the time and costs of a conventional civil service exam process.
For candidates, the impact is direct: accessing a career civil service position in the Special Administration of the Cabildo implies job stability, remuneration linked to the salary tables of the Canary Islands island administration and professional development in the public IT field.
The merit-based competition system favors those who accumulate experience, certified training and other valuable merits over those who only have theoretical knowledge. This changes the preparation strategy compared to a classic civil service exam: here the record matters more than the syllabus.
Who does it affect?
- Public servants with an IT systems profile who want to change their position or consolidate their position at the Cabildo of Tenerife.
- External applicants who meet the requirements of the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, Special Duties class.
- IT professionals from the private sector who meet the required merits and want to access island public administration.
- HR advisors and managers from public or private entities who must inform their employees about this announcement.
Practical example
A career civil servant from the Canary Islands regional administration with an IT profile, who has accumulated several years of experience in IT systems, university-level higher education and additional training merits, can submit their application during the 15 business days from September 9, 2026.
In the merit-based competition, their score will be calculated exclusively on the merits accredited documentarily — experience, training, other criteria included in the bases of Official Gazette no. 103 (amended in no. 106). There is no written test or eliminatory exam. If their total score exceeds that of other candidates, they obtain one of the 33 positions announced.
The most frequent error in this type of process is not consulting the amended version of the bases (Official Gazette no. 106, 04/09/2026) and submitting incomplete or incorrect documentation, which can result in exclusion from the process.
What should interested parties do now?
- Consult the complete bases in the Official Gazette of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, specifically no. 103 (28/08/2026) and the amendment of no. 106 (04/09/2026). They are the governing document of the process and contain requirements, valuable merits and required documentation.
- Verify compliance with the requirements for access to the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, Special Duties class, before preparing the application.
- Gather and organize all documentation proving merits: professional experience, qualifications, complementary training and any other merit valuable according to the bases.
- Calculate the application deadline: 15 business days from September 9, 2026. Do not wait until the last day to avoid technical or administrative problems.
- Submit the application through the channel indicated in the bases (electronic office of the Island Council of Tenerife or other enabled means), attaching all required documentation correctly.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions does the Cabildo of Tenerife announce in this process?
33 positions of Senior IT Systems Technician are announced, classified in the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, Special Duties class.
Is it a civil service exam or a merit-based competition?
It is a merit-based competition, not a civil service exam. There are no eliminatory tests: selection is based exclusively on the merits accredited by each candidate (experience, training, etc.) according to the bases published in the Official Gazette of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What is the deadline for submitting the application?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the day following the publication of the resolution in the BOE, that is, from September 9, 2026. It is essential not to exceed this deadline to avoid being excluded from the process.
Where can I find the requirements and valuable merits?
The complete requirements, valuable merits and required documentation are in the bases published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife no. 103 (28/08/2026), with the amendment of no. 106 (04/09/2026). It is mandatory to consult the amended version to avoid errors in the application.
Can private sector candidates apply?
It depends on the specific requirements included in the Official Gazette bases. The merit-based competition system may be open to external candidates who meet the requirements for access to the Special Administration scale. It is essential to verify this point in the bases before preparing the application.
Official source
View complete regulation at official source
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-2026-18786
