12 Management A2 Positions at UC3M: Requirements, Deadlines and How to Apply

Key data

Carlos III University of Madrid announces 12 career civil servant positions in the Management Scale (group A, subgroup A2) through competitive examination in open competition. The announcement, published on July 7, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-14722), opens a concrete opportunity for university graduates who want to access public employment at a top-tier public university.

The positions come from the accumulated replacement rates of the Public Employment Offers of 2023, 2024 and 2025, which explains the volume of the announcement. The process is governed by the TREBEP (Consolidated Text of the Basic Statute of Public Employees) and current university regulations.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls for a selective process of open access to the Management Scale of Carlos III University of Madrid. This is a body of career civil servants classified in group A, subgroup A2, the level immediately below subgroup A1 (reserved for master's degrees or equivalent).

The key aspects of the process are as follows:

The competitive examination system combines an examination phase (eliminatory tests) with a competition phase (merit evaluation). This model is common in Spanish public universities and allows previous experience in the public sector to score, although it does not replace theoretical or practical tests.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, obtaining a position in the Management Scale (subgroup A2) at a public university means stable remuneration linked to the salary tables of career civil servants in administration and services, with specific supplements according to the position assigned within UC3M.

For Carlos III University itself, the announcement responds to an accumulated need for replacement of staff from three consecutive years (2023, 2024 and 2025), indicating that there have been resignations or retirements in the Management Scale that had not been filled until now. Incorporating 12 new career civil servants in this subgroup strengthens the administrative capacity of the institution.

From an operational perspective, the process is completely online in the application phase, which eliminates travel and streamlines document management. Candidates must ensure they have a valid digital certificate or electronic identification system before submitting their application.

Who does it affect?

• University graduates with a Degree, Diploma or equivalent qualification who want to access public employment in universities.
• People with disability equal to or greater than 33% who meet the academic requirements: 1 of the 12 positions is reserved for them.
• Civil servants from other administrations who wish to change their position or improve their status, as long as they meet open competition requirements.
• Candidates who participated in previous UC3M or other public university announcements and want to try again.
• Public employment advisors and civil service exam preparation academies that prepare candidates for subgroup A2 in the university sector.

Practical example

A person with a degree in Business Administration and Management, with no previous experience in public administration, can apply for this process in open competition. Since it is a competitive examination, they must first pass the tests in the examination phase (eliminatory) and, if they pass, their academic and professional merits will be evaluated in the competition phase.

The minimum timeline to keep in mind is as follows: the application is submitted online during the period enabled after the July 7, 2026 publication, and the first exam will not be held before September 15, 2026. This provides a preparation margin of at least two months from the publication of the announcement.

If this person also has a certified disability degree equal to or greater than 33%, they can apply for the position specifically reserved for this group, competing in a differentiated competition with less concurrence.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have a university degree, Diploma or equivalent and that you have not been separated from public service through disciplinary proceedings.
2. Obtain or renew digital certificate: the application is exclusively online, so it is essential to have a valid electronic identification system (digital certificate, Cl@ve, electronic ID).
3. Check the application deadline: review the complete announcement in the BOE-A-2026-14722 to know the exact dates for opening and closing of the registration period.
4. Prepare merit documentation: in a competitive examination, the competition phase evaluates merits (experience, training, etc.). Gathering and accrediting these merits in advance avoids last-minute rush.
5. Plan exam preparation: the first exam can be held from September 15, 2026, leaving a minimum margin of two months from publication. Starting preparation immediately is key.
6. Candidates with disability: if you have a recognized disability equal to or greater than 33%, indicate it expressly in the application to apply for the reserved position.

Official source

View complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-14722)

Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-14722