Updated 1 August 2026. An editorial guide by València Informada based on public sources. This is not an official website: confirm details with the competent body before taking action.
What this guide is for
It helps you read public recruitment, job pools, grants, contracts, courses, activities and council notices correctly.
Before you start
Not every news item opens a procedure. Always look for the rules, call, deadline, responsible authority and submission link.
Save a screenshot showing the date, authority, deadline and link to the rules.
Recommended steps
- Identify whether it is an announcement, call, decision or award.
- Find the associated official document.
- Check the deadline, requirements and submission method.
- Check for corrections, provisional lists or later stages.
- Retain receipts and downloaded documents.
It should show the title, date, authority and file or notice reference.
Common mistakes
- Submitting documents using a news story as the only reference.
- Failing to read annexes.
- Missing a deadline by confusing a decision with a call.
- Not checking provisional lists or correction periods.
- Sharing extracts without the official link.
How to verify the right source
The correct source is normally an e-office, official noticeboard, DOGV, public procurement profile or council website.
Official sources and useful resources
Frequently asked questions
Which document takes precedence?
The official call, rules or decision published by the competent authority.
Can I apply using a press release?
It should not be your only reference. Find the official document or e-office.
What should I retain?
The PDF, receipt, registration number and dated screenshots.
Related content
Editorial notice: València Informada organises public information to make it easier to consult. It does not replace the competent authority.
How to apply this guide to a real case
The most useful way to use this guide is to turn your query into a short checklist. Identify what you need, open the relevant official source and save a verifiable reference: a link, date, receipt, registration number or screenshot clearly showing the responsible body.
This method prevents decisions based only on a headline and the sharing of undated information. In public, educational, tourism or administrative matters, the decisive detail is often the deadline, territorial scope, required documents or exact definition of the data.
Quick checklist before taking action
- Is the source official, or does it clearly lead to an official source?
- Is the publication or update date visible?
- Does the information apply to your municipality, school, procedure or circumstances?
- Is there a link to an e-office, register, search tool, map or downloadable document?
- Have you saved evidence if you intend to submit an application or appeal?
The full lifecycle of a public call
Many calls have several stages: announcement, rules, submission period, provisional list, corrections, final list, decision and appeals. Save the file number or reference and check it periodically.
For public procurement, employment or grants, the official document takes precedence over any news summary.
Signs of a trustworthy source
A reliable page identifies the authority, maintains verifiable links, avoids promising outcomes and distinguishes information from opinion. Where forms, payments or personal data are involved, confirm that the domain and certificate belong to the competent body.
Practical example
If you arrive from a search engine with a specific question, first identify which authority or service is responsible. Then open the official source in a new tab, check its date and retain only the information needed for your case.
If the query concerns somebody else, do not publish screenshots containing personal data. Use them only as a private reminder or as evidence where a procedure requires it.
Keeping this information up to date
Public services, datasets and official search tools change over time. València Informada therefore presents these guides as a method for checking information, not a replacement for the source. Even if a button changes, the criteria remain useful: verify the domain, date, authority, requirements, deadline and receipt.
If this guide differs from the official source, the official source prevails. You can notify València Informada so the text can be reviewed.
Operational summary
- Start with the official source or a link that clearly leads to it.
- Read the complete information before acting.
- Save evidence where a procedure, application, appointment or deadline is involved.
- Do not share personal data or incomplete screenshots.
- Check again if several days have passed.
Where public money, employment, admission or administrative rights are involved, check the official document twice before submitting anything.