The spokesperson for the PSOE in the Granadilla de Abona City Council, described the events as an “absolute absurdity” and “completely incompatible with the principles of transparency, equality, and legal certainty” that should govern public administration.
According to collected testimonies, candidates for five Social Worker positions were required to write their full name and ID number directly on the exam papers. This practice violates the principle of anonymity, which is essential to ensure impartiality and prevent any potential favoritism in grading.
Adding to this situation was the initial refusal to allow participants to take their question sheets, a crucial element for self-correction and potential appeals. Following complaints, the possibility of candidates photographing the exam with their mobile phones was suggested, a measure that, according to complainants, directly compromises the integrity and reliability of the test.
“"It is impossible to control over a hundred people to know if they are photographing the exam or looking up answers to some of the questions."
Another reported issue, according to some participants, was the permissiveness in allowing candidates to view the exam before it had been distributed to everyone, thereby compromising equality among participants.
“"It is inconceivable that there are not even the minimum control guarantees in a public civil service examination where hundreds of people aspire to become career civil servants."
The spokesperson emphasized that these incidents “have seriously damaged the trust of the candidates and the image of the City Council itself,” especially considering the personal and professional effort involved in preparing for such processes. The municipal response to the complaints was deemed “clearly insufficient,” leading many candidates to abandon the exam. Only then was the test postponed due to the threat of challenging the process.
Given the seriousness of the events, the PSOE of Granadilla demands an immediate internal investigation, a detailed report of what occurred, and the urgent adoption of measures to ensure that no future selection process takes place under such conditions. Furthermore, public explanations are demanded from the municipal government and the assumption of political responsibilities at the highest level, requesting the resignation of the person responsible for the Human Resources area if convincing explanations are not provided and clear measures are not adopted.
