Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 8 July 2026, from the State Secretariat for Public Function |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | 20 July 2026 |
| Entry into force | 20 July 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates approved for the Body of Assistants of Archives, Libraries and Museums |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Function |
| Remuneration level | Level 20 |
| Specific supplement | €5,720.82 annually |
| Deadline for taking office | 15 calendar days (extendable to 1 month if there is a change of location) |
| Access routes | Open competition, internal promotion and change of legal status (IV Single Agreement) |
| Original call | December 2024 |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-15758 |
Those approved in the competitive examinations for the Body of Assistants of Archives, Libraries and Museums now have their official appointment as career officials. The Resolution of 8 July 2026 from the State Secretariat for Public Function, published in the BOE on 20 July 2026, formalizes access to public service for those who passed the selection process called in December 2024. The clock for the deadline to take office starts from that same publication date.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formalizes the appointment as career officials of candidates who passed the selection process for the Body of Assistants of Archives, Libraries and Museums. Access is structured through three differentiated routes:
- Open competition: general access for candidates external to the Administration.
- Internal promotion: for officials from lower bodies who advance within the General State Administration.
- Change of legal status: intended for fixed-term contract workers included in annex II of the IV Single Agreement for contract workers of the General State Administration, who acquire the status of career official.
The appointed officials will be assigned to positions in various ministries and bodies of the General State Administration, all with the same base remuneration conditions: level 20 and a specific supplement of €5,720.82.
Before taking office, new officials must take an oath to the Spanish Constitution, in accordance with what is established in Royal Decree 707/1979. This procedure is prior and essential for the appointment to have full effect.
From a legal perspective, the resolution exhausts the administrative remedy. Those who disagree with its content may file an optional request for reconsideration or go directly to the National Court in administrative litigation proceedings.
Economic and operational impact
For those appointed, the economic impact is immediate and concrete. The level 20 position with a specific supplement of €5,720.82 is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses corresponding to the classification group of the body. This specific supplement is fixed and not variable, which provides remuneration stability from the first day of taking office.
For the Administration, the resolution means the incorporation of new filled positions in archives, libraries and museums dependent on various ministries and bodies, reducing structural vacancies in these cultural and documentary services.
The change of legal status for fixed-term contract workers (via IV Single Agreement) also has implications for contributions, disciplinary regime and career progression: these workers move from labor law to statutory law, with all the implications this entails in terms of rights and obligations.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates approved in open competition in the selection process called in December 2024 for the Body of Assistants of Archives, Libraries and Museums.
- Officials in internal promotion who have passed the process and access this body from lower group bodies.
- Fixed-term contract workers from the IV Single Agreement (annex II) who change legal status and acquire the status of career official.
- Receiving ministries and bodies that must manage the incorporation, taking of office and constitutional oath of new officials.
- Human resources units of the destination centers, responsible for coordinating the incorporation process within the established deadlines.
Practical example
A candidate who has passed the selection process in open competition and has been assigned to a ministry in Madrid receives their appointment on 20 July 2026. From that date they have 15 calendar days to take office, that is, until 4 August 2026 as the deadline.
If that same candidate had been assigned to a body in Seville and normally resides in Madrid, the deadline is extended to one calendar month, until 20 August 2026, given that the assignment involves a change of residence location.
Before taking office in either case, they must take an oath to the Constitution in accordance with Royal Decree 707/1979. Without this prior procedure, the appointment does not have full effect. Their remuneration from the first day will include the specific supplement of €5,720.82 annually on level 20.
What should the appointed officials do now?
- Verify your appointment in the BOE: consult the Resolution BOE-A-2026-15758 to confirm that your name appears and review the assigned position.
- Calculate your deadline to take office: from 20 July 2026, you have 15 calendar days if the assignment is in your current location, or up to 1 month if it involves a change of residence location.
- Process the oath to the Constitution: this procedure is prior to taking office and mandatory in accordance with Royal Decree 707/1979. Coordinate it with the HR unit of the destination body.
- Contact the HR unit of the destination center: to learn about the internal incorporation procedure, required documentation and specific date of taking office.
- Consider filing an appeal if appropriate: if you believe there is an error in your appointment or assignment, you can file a request for reconsideration or go to the National Court. The resolution exhausts the administrative remedy.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I have to take office as a new official of the Body of Assistants of Archives, Libraries and Museums?
The deadline is 15 calendar days from the publication of the resolution in the BOE (20 July 2026). If the assigned position involves a change of residence location, the deadline is extended to one calendar month. If this deadline passes without taking office, you could lose your appointment, so it is critical not to delay.
What specific supplement and level will I have as an Assistant of Archives, Libraries and Museums?
The assigned positions are level 20 with a specific supplement of €5,720.82 annually. This amount is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses corresponding to the classification group of the body. The supplement is fixed from the first day of taking office.
What is the oath to the Constitution and when must I take it?
It is a mandatory procedure regulated by Royal Decree 707/1979 by which the new official swears or promises to uphold the Spanish Constitution. It must be carried out before taking office and is an essential condition for the appointment to have full effect. It is coordinated by the HR unit of the destination body.
Can I appeal if I disagree with my assignment or appointment?
Yes. The resolution exhausts the administrative remedy, so you can file an optional request for reconsideration with the State Secretariat for Public Function, or go directly to the National Court in administrative litigation proceedings. Check the legal deadlines for each route before taking action.
What happens to fixed-term contract workers from the IV Single Agreement who change legal status?
Fixed-term contract workers included in the annex II of the IV Single Agreement for contract workers of the General State Administration who have passed the selection process acquire the status of career official. This means leaving the labor regime and becoming subject to the statutory regime, with changes in rights, obligations, disciplinary regime and career progression.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-15758)
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-2026-15758