Eight Andorra Prison Sub-Officer Candidates Pass Tests, Filling All Spots

Eight of the 17 candidates competing for prison sub-officer positions in Andorra have passed the selection tests conducted over recent weeks, filling all eight available spots exactly as planned.

The process leaves no reserves, according to sources familiar with the matter. While the tests proceeded smoothly overall, some written exam questions drew complaints for unclear wording, prompting at least one formal appeal from a candidate who argued they could mislead participants. Officials await the outcome of that challenge.

The successful candidates will not take up their new ranks until 1 March. Budget constraints delayed earlier implementation, as promotions carry salary increases regardless of scale. Two of the winners already held the positions provisionally through added responsibility supplements and have now secured them permanently.

Notable outcomes include all candidates from the reintegration unit passing the tests, alongside several prominent union representatives. Sources described the results as predictable, with no major upsets, though internal expectations had anticipated a few more qualifiers.

The recruitment aligns with standard procedures for penitentiary staff advancement, ensuring full coverage of the roles without excess.