Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 28, 2026, from the State Railway Safety Agency, by which a general competition is convened for the provision of job positions |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 6, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 6, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication |
| Submission channel | Funciona Portal (electronically, with electronic certificate) |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-20762 |
If you are a career civil servant of the General State Administration, you have a limited time window to apply for a position at the State Railway Safety Agency. The call, published on October 6, 2026 through the Resolution of September 28, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-20762), activates the process of filling vacant positions with budgetary allocation at AESF. The deadline is strict: 15 business days from publication, and submission is exclusively electronic.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution convenes a general merit competition to fill vacant positions with budgetary allocation at AESF. This is the ordinary mechanism for voluntary mobility for career civil servants within the General State Administration.
The key aspects of the procedure are as follows:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of competition | General merit competition |
| Positions convened | Vacant positions with budgetary allocation at AESF |
| Who can participate | Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except firm suspension in effect |
| Seniority requirement | At least 2 years in current permanent position |
| Submission of applications | Electronically through the Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate |
| Deadline | 15 business days from publication (October 6, 2026) |
| Merits assessed | Accredited through merit certificates and function certificates issued by competent bodies |
| Mandatory participation | Civil servants in provisional assignment if their position is convened |
| Equality principle | The principles of the IV Equality Plan of the AGE are applied |
Merit assessment is carried out based on the merit certificates and function certificates that must be issued by competent bodies. It is the responsibility of the civil servant to request and provide them within the established deadline.
Economic and operational impact
For civil servants, this competition represents an opportunity for mobility to positions with guaranteed budgetary allocation in an agency specialized in railway safety. There is no direct economic cost for the participant, but there is a relevant operational impact:
- Urgent document management: The 15 business day deadline requires requesting and obtaining merit and function certificates quickly. Any delay in issuance by the competent body may exclude the candidate.
- Mandatory electronic certificate: Submission is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. Without a valid and operational electronic certificate, it is not possible to participate.
- Risk for provisionally assigned staff: Civil servants in provisional assignment whose position is convened have no option to abstain: their participation is mandatory. Failure to submit an application in this case may have administrative consequences.
- Application of the IV Equality Plan of the AGE: The process incorporates gender equality measures, which may influence tiebreaker criteria and the assessment of certain merits.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the General State Administration in active service.
- Career civil servants in other administrative situations (leave of absence, special services, etc.), except firm suspension in effect.
- Civil servants in provisional assignment whose job position is one of those convened (mandatory participation).
- HR managers and personnel units of AGE agencies that must issue merit and function certificates for their employees.
Practical example
Imagine you are a career civil servant of the General Administrative Corps, currently in provisional assignment at AESF because your permanent position was eliminated. The call includes that position among the vacant positions convened.
In this case, your participation is not voluntary: it is mandatory. You must submit your application through the Funciona Portal with an electronic certificate before the 15 business days expire from October 6, 2026. To do this, you need to immediately request from your personnel unit the merit certificates and function certificates that accredit your career history. If you do not submit the application on time, you could face administrative consequences resulting from non-compliance with the obligation to participate.
If, on the other hand, you have been in your permanent position for exactly 2 years and want to voluntarily apply for one of the convened positions, you meet the minimum seniority requirement and can apply. The process is the same: electronic application through Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate and merit documentation.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify if your position is convened: Check the annex of the resolution to verify if any of the convened positions corresponds to yours (especially if you are in provisional assignment).
- Check the seniority requirement: Confirm that you have been in your current permanent position for at least 2 years. If you do not meet this requirement, you cannot participate.
- Request merit and function certificates: Contact your personnel unit immediately so they issue the accrediting certificates. The 15 business day deadline does not allow for delays.
- Verify your electronic certificate: Make sure your electronic certificate is current and operational so you can access the Funciona Portal and submit your application.
- Submit your application electronically: Access the Funciona Portal before the deadline expires (15 business days from October 6, 2026) and complete the application process.
- HR managers: Prioritize the issuance of merit and function certificates for employees who request them, given the tight deadline of the call.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I have to submit my application to the AESF transfer competition?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the call, which took place on October 6, 2026. The application must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal, with an electronic certificate.
What requirements do I need to participate in the Railway Safety Agency merit competition?
You must be a career civil servant of the General State Administration in any administrative situation, except if you have a firm suspension in effect. Additionally, you must have been in your current permanent position for at least 2 years. Merits are accredited through merit certificates and function certificates issued by competent bodies.
Am I required to participate if I am a civil servant in provisional assignment?
Yes. Civil servants who are in provisional assignment are required to participate in the competition if the position they occupy is included among those convened. Failure to submit the application on time may have administrative consequences.
How are applications submitted for the AESF transfer competition?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. No other submission channel is accepted. It is essential to have a valid and operational electronic certificate before starting the process.
What documentation do I need to accredit my merits in the competition?
Merits are accredited through merit certificates and function certificates issued by competent bodies of the Administration. Given the 15 business day deadline, it is recommended to request them from the corresponding personnel unit immediately after the publication of the call.
Official source
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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-2026-20762
