Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 16, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Civil Service, by which career civil service personnel of the Corps of Titled Physicians are appointed |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 23, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 23, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Applicants who passed the selection process called in December 2024 for the Corps of Titled Physicians (open access) |
| Assignment level | CD 26 |
| Ministries of assignment | Mainly Ministry of Health and Ministry of Territorial Policy |
| Taking office deadline | 15 calendar days from publication (extendable to 1 month if it involves change of location) |
| Category | Public Sector — Civil Service |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-19704 |
Physicians who passed the civil service examinations for the Corps of Titled Physicians of the General State Administration (AGE) now have their formal appointment as career civil servants. The Resolution of September 16, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Civil Service (reference BOE-A-2026-19704), formalizes definitive access to the corps after completing the selection process initiated in December 2024, which included an examination phase and a selective practical course.
The clock is ticking: from September 23, 2026, the appointed officials have a set deadline to report to their assignment and take office. Failure to do so within the deadline has direct consequences on civil servant status.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formalizes the appointment as career civil servants, through the general open access system, of applicants who fully passed the selection process called in December 2024 for the Corps of Titled Physicians of the AGE. The process consisted of two phases: examination and selective practical course.
The key operational aspects established by the resolution are as follows:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access system | Open access (examination + selective practical course) |
| Original call | December 2024 |
| Position level | CD 26 |
| Ministries of assignment | Ministry of Health and Ministry of Territorial Policy (mainly) |
| Taking office deadline (same municipality) | 15 calendar days from BOE publication (23/09/2026) |
| Taking office deadline (change of location) | Extendable up to 1 month |
| Excluded applicant | 1 applicant is excluded for not passing the selective practical course |
| Remedy | Motion for reconsideration or administrative contentious appeal before the National Court |
| Exhaustion of administrative remedies | Yes — the resolution exhausts the administrative remedies |
It is relevant to note that the resolution exhausts the administrative remedies. Any challenge must be channeled through a discretionary motion for reconsideration before the State Secretariat for Civil Service or, directly, through an administrative contentious appeal before the National Court.
Economic and operational impact
For the new civil servants, the appointment means the consolidation of a position at level CD 26 in the AGE, with the basic and supplementary remuneration associated with that level in the Ministries of Health and Territorial Policy. Level CD 26 corresponds to specialized technical positions in the General State Administration.
From an operational perspective, the immediate impacts are:
- Taking office deadline: 15 calendar days from September 23, 2026. If the assignment involves a change of residence location, the deadline is extended to one month. Failure to take office within the deadline without justified cause may result in loss of civil servant status.
- Provisional or definitive assignment: The assigned positions correspond to the Ministries of Health and Territorial Policy. The new civil servants must report to the specific unit assigned to them within those ministries.
- Exclusion of one applicant: One candidate does not pass the process for not passing the selective practical course. This exclusion is appealable before the National Court if the interested party considers that her rights have not been respected.
- Available remedies: The resolution exhausts the administrative remedies, so no appeal is available. Only a discretionary motion for reconsideration or direct administrative contentious appeal before the National Court are available.
Who does it affect?
- Approved applicants: Physicians who passed the examination and selective practical course of the December 2024 call for the Corps of Titled Physicians of the AGE. They are directly appointed and the taking office deadline applies to them.
- Excluded applicant: The candidate who did not pass the selective practical course and is excluded from the process. She may appeal the exclusion before the National Court.
- Ministry of Health: Main receiving organization of the new civil servants, who will report to its health management and public health units.
- Ministry of Territorial Policy: Second main assignment destination of the appointed officials.
- HR units of both ministries: Must manage the incorporation, taking office and payroll entry of the new civil servants within the established deadlines.
- Other applicants on waiting lists: The resolution closes the selection process of the 2024 call, which may affect candidates who were hoping for possible resignations or exclusions to access additional positions.
Practical example
A physician appointed as a career civil servant through this resolution, assigned to the Ministry of Health in Madrid, and who currently resides in Barcelona, is in the situation of change of location. In this case, he has the extended deadline of one month (until approximately October 23, 2026) to report to his assignment unit and formalize taking office.
If, on the other hand, the physician already resides in Madrid or in the same location where his assignment is located, the deadline is 15 calendar days from September 23, 2026, that is, until approximately October 8, 2026.
In both cases, if the civil servant does not report within the deadline without justified and proven cause, he may lose the newly acquired career civil servant status. If he considers that the resolution harms him (for example, in the case of the excluded applicant), he may file an administrative contentious appeal directly before the National Court, without needing to exhaust the administrative remedies first.
What should the appointed officials do now?
- Verify the applicable taking office deadline: Check whether the assigned position involves or does not involve a change of residence location. If there is a change of location, the deadline is one month from 23/09/2026; if not, the deadline is 15 calendar days.
- Contact the HR unit of the assignment ministry: Get in touch with the Ministry of Health or the Ministry of Territorial Policy (depending on assigned destination) to coordinate the date and procedure for taking office.
- Prepare incorporation documentation: Gather the usual documentation for taking office as a career civil servant (ID, bank account number for payroll, Social Security data, etc.).
- Review the resolution for errors: Check that the personal data and assigned destination in the resolution are correct. If there is any material error, report it immediately to the State Secretariat for Civil Service.
- In case of exclusion or disagreement: If you are the excluded applicant or any affected party who believes that the resolution violates your rights, the remedy is a discretionary motion for reconsideration before the State Secretariat for Civil Service or, directly, an administrative contentious appeal before the National Court. Consult with a lawyer specialized in administrative law to assess deadlines and possibilities.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I have to take office as a new civil servant of the Corps of Titled Physicians?
You have 15 calendar days from the publication of the resolution in the BOE (September 23, 2026). If your assignment involves a change of residence location, the deadline is extended to one month. Failure to take office within the deadline without justified cause may result in loss of career civil servant status.
In which ministries are the assignments of the new titled physicians appointed in September 2026?
The new career civil servants of the Corps of Titled Physicians will occupy positions mainly in the Ministry of Health and in the Ministry of Territorial Policy. All positions are at level CD 26.
What happens to the applicant excluded from the selection process for Titled Physicians?
One applicant is excluded for not passing the selective practical course. The resolution exhausts the administrative remedies, so she may file a discretionary motion for reconsideration before the State Secretariat for Civil Service or, directly, an administrative contentious appeal before the National Court.
What CD level do the positions of the new titled physicians of the AGE have?
The positions assigned to the new career civil servants of the Corps of Titled Physicians are at level CD 26, which corresponds to specialized technical positions in the General State Administration.
How can I appeal if I disagree with the 2026 Titled Physicians appointment resolution?
The resolution exhausts the administrative remedies. The options are: (1) discretionary motion for reconsideration before the State Secretariat for Civil Service, or (2) administrative contentious appeal directly before the National Court. No appeal is available. It is recommended to consult with a lawyer specialized in administrative law to assess deadlines and viability.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-19704)
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-2026-19704
