Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 22, 2026, from the Madrid City Council, regarding the call to fill several positions |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | November 6, 2026 |
| Entry into force / deadline start | November 7, 2026 |
| Positions called | 20 Senior Social Branch positions |
| Type of access | Open competitive examination |
| Scale / Subscale | Special Administration / Special Services |
| Application deadline | 20 business days from November 7, 2026 |
| Regulatory bases | Published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council on June 24, 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector |
The Madrid City Council is calling 20 Senior Social Branch positions classified in the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale. Access is through open competitive examination, which means there is no reserved quota: any applicant who can prove the required qualifications can compete on equal terms.
The call is articulated through the Resolution of October 22, 2026, published in the BOE on November 6, 2026. The regulatory bases governing the entire selection process—required qualifications, syllabus and phases—were previously published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council on June 24, 2026 and are the reference document for preparing your candidacy.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formalizes the public call to fill the 20 positions and establishes the start of the application submission deadline. The substantive aspects of the process—qualification requirements, syllabus, phases of the selection process and evaluation criteria—are found in the regulatory bases published on June 24, 2026 in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council, which applicants must consult in full.
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position title | Senior Social Branch Professional |
| Number of positions | 20 |
| Scale | Special Administration |
| Subscale | Special Services |
| Access method | Open competitive examination (no reserved quota) |
| Application deadline start | November 7, 2026 (day after BOE publication) |
| Deadline duration | 20 business days |
| Regulatory bases (reference) | Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council, June 24, 2026 |
Open access means that there is no reserved quota for internal promotion or for any other group: all positions compete in the same process and are awarded by order of final score.
Economic and operational impact
For applicants, obtaining one of these 20 positions means accessing a stable public employment position in the Madrid City Council, with the compensation and stability conditions typical of Local Administration. The positions are classified in the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale, which typically corresponds to senior technical level positions with compensation according to the required qualification group.
For the Madrid City Council, the call responds to the need to fill vacancies in the Social Branch, an area with high demand for public services. The incorporation of 20 senior technicians strengthens the operational capacity of municipal social services.
From an operational standpoint, the critical data point is the 20 business day deadline: an approximate calculation places the deadline closure around the first week of December 2026, although the exact count depends on official non-working days. Any delay in submitting the application results in automatic exclusion from the process.
Who does it affect?
- University graduates with higher education qualifications in the social field (Social Work, Social Education, Sociology, Psychology or other qualifications required by the bases) who wish to access municipal public employment in Madrid.
- Social sector professionals seeking job stability in Local Administration.
- Active civil service exam candidates already preparing syllabi for Madrid's Local Administration.
- Temporary employees of the Madrid City Council in Social Branch positions who want to consolidate their situation through open access.
- Academies and civil service exam preparers specializing in Local Administration who need to update their programs with this call.
Practical example
A social worker with university qualifications and several years of experience in the third sector decides to apply for this call. The deadline starts on November 7, 2026 and she has 20 business days to register her application. Her first step is to download the regulatory bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council on June 24, 2026 to verify that her qualifications are among those admitted and to learn the exact syllabus and phases of the selection process.
If she submits her application outside the 20 business day deadline—even one day late—she is automatically excluded from the process, with no possibility of correction for lateness. That's why the recommendation is to submit the application in the first days of the deadline and keep the registration receipt.
What should applicants do now?
- Download and read the complete regulatory bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council on June 24, 2026. There you will find the qualification requirements, the syllabus and the phases of the process: without reading them, you cannot prepare or submit your candidacy correctly.
- Verify compliance with qualification requirements before preparing the documentation. If your qualification is not among those admitted, your application will be excluded.
- Calculate the exact deadline: 20 business days from November 7, 2026, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays in Madrid. Don't wait until the last day.
- Prepare and register your application in advance, keeping the submission receipt as proof of the registration date.
- Consult the official source—the resolution published in the BOE on November 6, 2026—to be aware of any subsequent corrections or clarifications.
Frequently asked questions
When does the deadline start and end for applying for the Senior Social positions at the Madrid City Council?
The application submission deadline begins on November 7, 2026 (the day after the resolution is published in the BOE) and lasts 20 business days. The count excludes Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays. It is essential to calculate the exact closing date to avoid being excluded for lateness.
What is open access in this civil service exam and what does it mean for applicants?
Open access means that all 20 positions are offered in open competition, with no reserved quota for internal promotion or for any other group. Any citizen meeting the qualification requirements and other conditions established in the bases can apply and compete on equal terms for the 20 positions.
Where are the regulatory bases with the syllabus and qualification requirements?
The complete regulatory bases were published in the Official Bulletin of the Madrid City Council on June 24, 2026. That document contains the required qualification requirements, the complete syllabus and the phases of the selection process. It is the mandatory reference document for any applicant.
What scale and subscale do these Madrid City Council positions fall under?
The 20 Senior Social Branch positions are classified in the Special Administration scale, Special Services subscale of the Madrid City Council, as established by the Resolution of October 22, 2026.
Where can I consult the official call published in the BOE?
The call resolution is available in the BOE with identifier BOE-A-2026-23305, published on November 6, 2026. You can access it directly at: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-23305
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Disclaimer: 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-2026-23305
