Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 452/38359/2026, of August 13, from the General Directorate of Recruitment and Military Education |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | August 14, 2026 |
| Entry into force / Key date | August 17, 2026 (presentation before 10:00 a.m.) |
| Affected parties | Approved candidates to enter as officers in Army, Navy, Air Force and Space, Marine Infantry and Civil Guard |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| Access modalities | Direct entry with and without prior university degree; career military and complementary military |
If your name appears in the final list published by the Resolution 452/38359/2026 from the General Directorate of Recruitment and Military Education, you have only 72 hours from the BOE publication to present yourself at your assigned academy. There is no room for error: the regulation is strict regarding automatic loss of position due to non-appearance.
What does this regulation establish?
Resolution 452/38359/2026 publishes the final list of persons proposed to be appointed as students in military teaching centers for training. The process covers two access routes and two types of employment:
| Access modality | Employment modality |
|---|---|
| Direct entry with prior university degree | Career military |
| Direct entry without prior university degree | Complementary military (assignment) |
The affected corps and their assigned training centers are as follows:
| Corps | Military teaching center | Location |
|---|---|---|
| General Corps of the Army | General Military Academy | Zaragoza |
| General Corps of the Navy | Naval Military School | Marín (Pontevedra) |
| General Corps of the Air Force and Space | General Air Academy | San Javier (Murcia) |
| Marine Infantry Corps | Naval Military School | Marín (Pontevedra) |
| Civil Guard Corps | General Military Academy | Zaragoza |
The resolution establishes that selected candidates must present themselves on August 17, 2026 before 10:00 a.m. at their corresponding center. Additionally, admitted civilian candidates must sign an incorporation document to the Armed Forces, a procedure that will likely be carried out at the presentation itself.
Economic and operational impact
This resolution does not generate direct costs for private companies. Its impact is individual and operational for selected candidates and, where applicable, for their current employers if the admitted candidates are active in the private sector.
- For the admitted candidate: the position implies the start of a career as a career military or complementary military, with the remuneration and dedication conditions specific to the Armed Forces or Civil Guard.
- For companies with selected employees: if an employee appears on the final list, presentation on August 17 is mandatory and imminent. Failure to communicate in advance may result in an unexpected work absence.
- Consequence of non-appearance: failure to present without accredited justification means automatic and irrevocable waiver of the position, with no possibility of subsequent appeal on this matter.
- Admitted civilians: must sign the incorporation document to the Armed Forces, which formally establishes their employment relationship from day one.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates included in the final list for entry into the General Corps of the Army.
- Candidates admitted to the General Corps of the Navy.
- Candidates selected for the General Corps of the Air Force and Space.
- Candidates proposed for the Marine Infantry Corps.
- Candidates approved for the Civil Guard Corps.
- Companies and organizations that have active employees included in the final list.
- Civilian candidates without prior employment with the Armed Forces who must sign the incorporation document.
Practical example
A civilian candidate approved to enter the General Corps of the Air Force and Space receives notification of inclusion in the final list on August 14, 2026, the day of BOE publication. They must travel to the General Air Academy in San Javier (Murcia) and present themselves before 10:00 a.m. on August 17. Additionally, as a civilian, they must sign the incorporation document to the Armed Forces at that same event. If they work for a private company on that day, their work absence from that date onwards will be a direct consequence of their incorporation as a military student. The company must process the termination urgently, as the candidate cannot postpone their presentation without permanently losing the position.
What must selected candidates do now?
- Verify inclusion in the final list: check the Resolution 452/38359/2026 published in the BOE to confirm that the name appears in the final list of the corresponding corps.
- Identify the presentation center: locate the assigned academy according to the corps (General Military Academy in Zaragoza, Naval Military School in Marín or General Air Academy in San Javier) and plan the trip with sufficient advance notice.
- Present yourself before 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 2026: punctuality is a sine qua non condition. Arrival after that time without valid justification implies automatic waiver of the position.
- Prepare incorporation documentation (civilian candidates): admitted candidates without prior employment with the Armed Forces must bring the necessary documentation to sign the incorporation document at the presentation.
- Inform your current employer (if applicable): if the candidate is working for a private company, they must notify with the utmost urgency their imminent incorporation so the company can process the work termination.
- Keep proof in case of force majeure: if for exceptional reasons presentation is not possible, document and accredit the cause reliably to prevent automatic waiver from being applied.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the final list of admitted military officers 2026 published?
The final list is published in the Resolution 452/38359/2026, of August 13, from the General Directorate of Recruitment and Military Education, available in the BOE of August 14, 2026. It includes candidates proposed for the General Corps of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Space, Marine Infantry and Civil Guard.
What happens if an admitted candidate does not present on August 17, 2026?
Failure to present without accredited justification implies automatic waiver of the position. The regulation does not contemplate voluntary postponements. Only a cause of force majeure duly documented could prevent loss of the position, although the candidate must accredit it to the corresponding center.
What time must candidates present at the military academy on August 17?
Selected candidates must present themselves before 10:00 a.m. on August 17, 2026 at their assigned academy: General Military Academy (Zaragoza), Naval Military School (Marín) or General Air Academy (San Javier), depending on the corps to which they have been admitted.
What document must admitted civilian candidates sign?
Admitted civilian candidates —those without prior employment with the Armed Forces— must sign an incorporation document to the Armed Forces at the presentation. This procedure formally establishes their employment as military students from day one.
What are the access modalities contemplated in the 2026 resolution?
The resolution contemplates two routes: direct entry with prior university degree and without prior university degree. Likewise, admitted candidates may join as career military or as complementary military (assignment), depending on the modality for which they applied.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-17728