MP Carrera Fiscal Oposición exam-day guide
MP Carrera Fiscal Oposición · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official convocatoria and your personal citación printout
Download the convocatoria (official announcement) and the individual citación from the official portal of the convocante body (for example, the Ministry of Finance or the relevant regional authority). The citación states your assigned venue, date, and time. Read both again in the final week to catch any published corrections. If you are unsure which document governs your specific call, confirm with the provider.
DNI or other accepted photo identification, valid and original
Bring your original DNI (or accepted equivalent such as passport or residence card) with a photo and unexpired validity. A photocopy or a photo on your phone is normally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted for your call.
Blue or black ballpoint pen, several of them
Bring at least two or three blue or black ballpoint pens. Pencil is normally for draft work only, and answers written in pencil may be rejected. Check the convocatoria for any instruction on ink colour and for any prohibition on corrective fluid.
No electronic devices at your table
Mobile phones, smart watches, and any other electronic device must be switched off and left outside the examination room or stored as instructed by the tribunal. Keeping a device on your person during the test is normally treated as a serious infraction. Confirm the exact storage rule with the provider.
Plain analogue watch (optional)
A simple watch helps you manage time if the room clock is not visible. Smart watches are not acceptable as timepieces. If in doubt about whether a watch is allowed, confirm with the provider.
Transparent bottle of water and a light snack for the break
Long written tests often include a short break. Bring water in a clear container and something small to eat. Check the convocatoria for any restriction on food or drink in the room.
Printed copy of the current official temario
You should not bring notes into the room unless expressly permitted. Use the temario only for last-minute review outside the room. Confirm with the provider whether any material may be brought to the table.
Review the scoring and structure one last time
Re-read the convocatoria sections on the number of exercises, time limits, and how each part is scored and weighted. Knowing whether a wrong answer penalises you, or whether a minimum score is required to pass each part, changes how you should approach the test. If the rules are unclear, confirm with the provider.
Plan your route and arrival time
Locate the venue in advance, check transport and possible disruptions, and aim to arrive well before the stated check-in time. Late arrival is commonly grounds for exclusion. Confirm the exact arrival window with the provider.
Sleep, food, and medication routine
Keep the night before normal: no late-night cramming, a proper meal, and any prescribed medication you need. Physical condition matters more than one extra hour of review on the final night.
Plan the day
Re-read the convocatoria and your citación line by line: venue, date, check-in time, documents, permitted materials, and the structure and scoring of each exercise. Make a one-page summary of the test structure and keep it with your study material. Do not start new topics; consolidate what you already know with short, active recall sessions on the highest-weight blocks. Confirm your travel and accommodation if the venue is outside your city.
Do one timed simulation of the written exercise under realistic conditions: same duration, no notes, handwriting on similar paper. Afterwards, review only your errors and the outline you should have used. Check that your identification is valid and find it. Prepare the physical items on the checklist and place them in one bag.
Light review only: skim your own summaries and the structure of the topics, without trying to memorise new material. Visit or map the route to the venue and confirm the transport timetable. Prepare clothes and the bag. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at your usual time. Avoid discussing the exam late into the night with other candidates.
Eat breakfast, take your identification and pens, and leave with a wide margin over the check-in time. Once at the venue, stay away from last-minute debates about specific questions; use the waiting time to settle and to review only your outline for the first exercise. Follow the tribunal's instructions for identification and seating without discussion.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet before writing: how to identify yourself, how to mark answers, and whether rough work is allowed. Count the questions and allocate time per section. Write your identification data exactly as instructed. If an instruction is ambiguous, ask the tribunal before the test begins, not after.
Follow your time allocation and leave a few minutes at the end to check that every answer is transferred correctly. If the test penalises wrong answers, apply your pre-decided guessing rule rather than deciding question by question. If you get stuck, move on and return later. Write legibly, structure long answers with clear headings, and keep an eye on the clock at fixed checkpoints.
Note down the topics that appeared and how you performed while it is fresh, as useful input if you need to prepare again. Do not attempt to reconstruct answers with other candidates in a way that undermines your confidence before later exercises. Check the official portal for the publication of the correct answers and the next phase of the process.
Rules to check
Bring original, valid photo identification. Without it, you may be excluded from the test. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted for your call.
Follow the tribunal's instructions at all times. The tribunal's directions on seating, identification, and the start and end of each exercise are binding, and arguing with them during the test can be treated as a conduct infraction.
Electronic devices must be switched off and stored as instructed. Using or merely keeping a phone or smart watch on your person during the test is normally treated as a serious infraction and can lead to expulsion. Confirm the exact rule with the provider.
Do not bring notes, books, or unauthorised material to the table unless the convocatoria expressly allows it. Any material permitted will be stated in the convocatoria; confirm with the provider if it is not clear.
Breaks, if any, are announced by the tribunal. Do not leave the room during an exercise unless authorised. Once an exercise has ended, you normally may not continue writing; stop immediately when told.
Scoring rules, penalties for wrong answers, and minimum scores per exercise are set out in the convocatoria. Read them before the test and apply them consistently. If the convocatoria is unclear on a scoring point, confirm with the provider rather than guessing.
Any irregularity observed during the test should be raised with the tribunal at the time, following the procedure in the convocatoria. Complaints raised only afterwards may not be admissible. Confirm the procedure with the provider.