Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 3, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which a selective process is convened for admission as fixed labor personnel in the AGE |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 8, 2026 |
| Positions convened | 795 fixed labor positions |
| Professional groups | M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1 |
| Reference OEP | Public Employment Offer 2023 and 2024 |
| Regulatory framework | IV Single Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the AGE |
| Maximum duration of the process | 1 year from publication in the BOE |
| Category | Public Sector |
The Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Interior has published one of the broadest public labor employment convocations in recent years: 795 fixed labor positions in the General State Administration, framed within the IV Single Collective Agreement of the AGE and linked to the Public Employment Offers of 2023 and 2024. The resolution, published in the BOE on July 8, 2026, marks the beginning of the maximum one-year deadline to complete the process.
This convocation is relevant both for citizens accessing public labor functions for the first time and for public employees seeking to consolidate or improve their position through internal promotion.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution regulates a selective process with two differentiated access routes, each with its own selection system:
| Shift | Selection system | Directed to |
|---|---|---|
| Free shift (general access) | Opposition | Citizens without prior link as fixed labor personnel of the AGE |
| Internal promotion | Competitive examination | Fixed labor personnel of the AGE aspiring to a higher group |
The convened specialties cover very different profiles, which broadens the range of potential candidates:
- Healthcare and social profile: medicine, psychology, nursing, social work
- Technical and operational profile: cooking, maintenance, graphic arts, electrotechnical systems
A critical aspect of the process: the applicant must choose a single shift and a single specialty. This choice is final once the correction period closes. There is no possibility of change later, which requires a careful decision from the start.
Regarding positions reserved for people with disabilities, the convocation guarantees the reserve for those who accredit a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, with time and resource adaptations during all phases of the selective process.
Economic and operational impact
For applicants, obtaining a fixed labor position in the AGE means accessing employment with full contractual stability, remuneration regulated by the IV Single Collective Agreement and consolidated labor rights. The difference compared to temporary or indefinite non-fixed labor personnel is substantial in terms of legal security and career development.
For AGE organizations and HR departments, this convocation implies the coverage of accumulated vacancies from two fiscal years (OEP 2023 and 2024), which can alleviate pressure on staffing with high temporality. The process has a maximum horizon of 12 months from July 8, 2026, that is, until July 8, 2027 as the deadline for resolution.
From an operational perspective, personnel departments must anticipate the management of tribunals, adaptations for people with disabilities and the coordination of tests for very diverse technical specialties.
Who does it affect?
- Citizens in general who meet the requirements to access through the free shift any of the convened specialties (medicine, psychology, nursing, social work, cooking, maintenance, graphic arts, electrotechnical systems, among others).
- Fixed labor personnel of the AGE who wish to promote internally to a higher professional group through the competitive examination system.
- People with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% who aspire to reserved positions with guaranteed adaptations.
- HR and personnel management departments of General State Administration bodies that must plan the incorporation of new fixed personnel.
- Labor and public employment advisors who accompany candidates in the registration and preparation process.
Practical example
Imagine you are a nurse and have been working as temporary labor personnel in an AGE body for three years. This convocation opens two paths for you:
- If you do not have the status of fixed labor personnel: you can apply through the free shift, passing an opposition exam. If you pass, you become fixed labor personnel with all the rights of the IV Single Collective Agreement.
- If you are already fixed labor personnel in a lower group: you can opt for internal promotion through competitive examination, where both accredited merits and passed tests are valued.
In both cases, the decision on shift and specialty (in this example, "nursing") must be made before the correction period closes. Once closed, there is no going back. The entire process cannot extend beyond July 8, 2027.
What should applicants do now?
- Read the resolution in full in the BOE (published July 8, 2026) to learn the specific requirements for each professional group and specialty before registering.
- Decide shift and specialty in advance: free shift (opposition) or internal promotion (competitive examination). This choice is irreversible after the correction period.
- Verify compliance with requirements for qualifications, experience and, if applicable, accreditation of disability degree (minimum 33%) if opting for reserved positions.
- Prepare the necessary documentation for registration and, in the case of internal promotion, gather the merits that will be valued in the competitive phase.
- Mark on the calendar the maximum deadline of the process (until July 8, 2027) and stay alert to BOE publications regarding lists of admitted candidates, exam dates and partial resolutions.
- AGE HR departments must plan the availability of tribunals and enable adaptations for candidates with disabilities from the start of the process.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are convened and in which professional groups?
795 fixed labor positions are convened distributed among the professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, subject to the IV Single Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General State Administration, corresponding to OEP 2023 and 2024.
What is the selection system: opposition or competitive examination?
It depends on the chosen shift. The free shift is resolved through opposition. The internal promotion shift is resolved through competitive examination. The applicant must choose a single shift and specialty before the correction period ends, with no possibility of modification later.
What specialties does this convocation include?
The specialties cover very diverse areas: medicine, psychology, nursing and social work (healthcare-social profile), as well as cooking, maintenance, graphic arts and electrotechnical systems (technical-operational profile), among others included in the resolution.
Are positions reserved for people with disabilities?
Yes. Positions are reserved for people with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. Additionally, time and resource adaptations are guaranteed during the selective process for these applicants.
How long does the selective process last and when does the deadline start?
The process has a maximum duration of one year from publication in the BOE, which took place on July 8, 2026. Therefore, the process must be resolved before July 8, 2027. The resolution entered into force on the same day of its publication.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is merely informative in nature 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-2026-14786