Approved National Police 2026: who advances to the specialization course and when it starts

Key data

Candidates approved in the opposition and competition phases of the selection process for professional and technical personnel of the National Police Corps, called by Resolution of January 9, 2026, now have a key date on the horizon: September 2, 2026. That day marks the start of the specialization course at the Center for Advanced Police Studies in Madrid, the penultimate hurdle before the definitive assignment of a position.

The Resolution of August 3, 2026, from the General Directorate of Police, publishes the official list of admitted persons and sets the complete calendar for the process. Failing to pass one of the two pending training phases means losing the position, so knowing the calendar and requirements is critical for those affected.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes the list of persons who have passed the opposition and competition phases of the selection process for professional and technical personnel of the National Police Corps, called in January 2026. Following its publication in the BOE, these candidates are appointed as trainees and are called to the two remaining training phases to complete the selection process.

The specialties included in this selection process are:

• Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Nursing
• Physiotherapy

The process is structured in two consecutive and mandatory training phases:

The definitive assignment of the position is conditional on passing both phases. This is not an automatic procedure: those who do not pass the specialization course or practical training will not obtain the position.

Regarding appeal deadlines, interested parties have:

• 1 month to file a motion for reconsideration with the General Directorate of Police.
• 2 months to file an administrative law appeal with the competent courts.

Economic and operational impact

For approved candidates, the most immediate impact is operational and logistical: the specialization course is held in person in Madrid, at the Center for Advanced Police Studies, for three full months (September, October, and November 2026). External candidates who do not reside in Madrid will need to plan their relocation and accommodation during this period in advance.

From the perspective of employment status, appointment as trainee means that candidates are already linked to the National Police Corps, although without the definitive status of career civil servant until both training phases are completed. This has implications in terms of rights, compensation, and obligations during the training period.

For National Police units that will receive these professionals in the practical training phase (starting December 3, 2026), the impact is the temporary incorporation of specialized personnel in healthcare and technical areas, with the supervision that entails.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates approved in opposition and competition of the selection process for professional and technical personnel of the National Police Corps (2026 call), in the specialties of medicine, psychiatry, psychology, veterinary medicine, nursing, and physiotherapy.
• External candidates who must complete the in-person specialization course in Madrid.
• Units and positions of the National Police that will host the practical training phase on the job.
• Candidates not included in the published list or who believe their exclusion is incorrect, who have a deadline to appeal.

Practical example

A candidate approved in the specialty of psychology, residing in Valencia, receives notification that they appear in the list published on August 6, 2026, and is appointed as a trainee. From that moment, they must:

1. Present themselves at the Center for Advanced Police Studies in Madrid on September 2, 2026, to begin the specialization course, which involves organizing accommodation in Madrid for three months.
2. Pass the specialization course before December 2, 2026.
3. Join their assigned job position on December 3, 2026, to begin the practical training phase.
4. Successfully complete practical training before March 3, 2027, the date on which, if they pass this phase, they will obtain the definitive assignment of their position as a career civil servant of the National Police Corps.

If at any time they believe their position on the list is incorrect, they have 1 month from publication (that is, until September 6, 2026) to file a motion for reconsideration, or 2 months (until October 6, 2026) to pursue the administrative law route.

What should approved candidates do now?

1. Verify inclusion in the list published in the BOE on August 6, 2026. Check that your name appears correctly in the official list.
2. Plan your relocation to Madrid if you reside outside the capital: the specialization course is in-person at the Center for Advanced Police Studies and lasts three months (September 2 to December 2, 2026).
3. Review your current employment situation: appointment as a trainee may have implications for existing work contracts, benefits, or Social Security status.
4. File an appeal if applicable: if you believe your exclusion or position on the list is incorrect, act before the deadline (1 month for motion for reconsideration, 2 months for administrative law appeal, both from August 6, 2026).
5. Prepare for the practical training phase: once the specialization course is passed, incorporation into the job position is immediate (December 3, 2026). Find out about your provisionally assigned position in advance.

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-2026-17091