Valencian for public-sector jobs in Valencia and Alicante

Key rules

• Certificate: Valencian is proved with a JQCV certificate at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2.
• Usual role: In most public posts Valencian earns points as a merit, unless the post sets a specific requirement.
• Check the call: The level and the points are set by each call, so read it before you apply.

Valencian rules in public hiring changed in 2025 and 2026, so confirm the current level and requirement in the call for your post.

The short answer

In public posts in the Valencian Community, Valencian is usually proved with a JQCV certificate. Most of the time it counts as a merit (extra points) in the selection. For some posts it is a requirement. The rules have changed in recent reforms, so always read the current call for the exact level and whether it is a requirement or a merit.

What the JQCV levels are

The JQCV is the body that issues Valencian certificates. The levels run from A1 (the lowest) through A2, B1, B2 and C1 to C2 (the highest). The call for the post tells you which level it accepts. The documents list below shows what to submit.

Which level is usually asked for

The level normally depends on the group of the post:

• Group A1 or A2 posts: C1.
• Group C1 posts: B2.
• Group C2 posts: B1.
• Other groups: A2.

These are the usual levels, not fixed ones. Each call sets its own level and points.

Requirement or merit?

In the general system, Valencian is mostly a merit. It earns points in the concurso (the selection stage where your merits are scored), and the points depend on your level. A higher certificate usually earns more points.

Some posts set a specific requirement instead, such as teaching or translation posts. For those, you need the certificate to be admitted at all.

What the recent reforms changed

Reforms in 2025 and 2026 have changed the role of Valencian in public hiring. The direction has been to relax requirements, for example for health staff and some other posts, so that Valencian scores as a merit rather than blocking entry. Further decrees and court challenges followed. Check the current rule for your type of post before you rely on this.

What to do before you apply

1. Find the call (convocatoria) for your post and read the language section.
2. Note the level asked for and whether it is a requirement or a merit.
3. If you have no certificate, check when the next JQCV exam or recognised course is available. Allow time, since you need the certificate by the date the call sets.
4. If you hold an older or other Valencian qualification, ask the body running the call whether it is accepted.

The FAQ below answers common questions.

Documents you need

• JQCV certificate of Valencian at the level the call asks for (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2), issued by the Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià

Frequently asked questions

Which Valencian levels are usually asked for in public posts?

The usual level depends on the job group: A1/A2 and C1 groups usually look at C1, group C1 at B2, group C2 at B1, and other groups at A2. These levels come from the certificates issued by the JQCV, the Junta Qualificadora de Coneixements de Valencià.

Is Valencian a requirement or a merit in most public posts?

In the general system Valencian is mostly a merit that earns points in the concurso, the points-based selection stage. A post with a specific need, such as teaching or translation, can still require it. Check the call for the post you want.

Have recent reforms made Valencian easier to avoid in public hiring?

Yes, recent reforms have made Valencian a scored merit rather than an entry requirement in many posts, including health staff. Further decrees and court challenges followed in 2025 to 2026. Read the current call, or ask the body running it, before you decide how much to invest in a level.