Approved Tax Inspectors 2026: 88 new civil servants and key deadlines

Key data

88 people have passed the opposition phase for the Senior Tax Inspectors Corps of the State in the call initiated in December 2024. The Resolution of July 6, 2026 from the Presidency of the AEAT, published in the BOE on July 13, starts the clock: the deadline for submitting documentation begins counting from that same day.

The process does not end with the publication of this list. Passing the opposition is a necessary requirement, but not sufficient: ahead lies appointment as a civil servant in training, the selective course at the Institute of Fiscal Studies, and only after passing it, the definitive appointment as a career civil servant by the State Secretariat for Civil Service.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes two separate lists of people who have passed the opposition phase of the selection process called by the Resolution of December 20, 2024:

The regulation clearly establishes that the final number of appointed candidates cannot exceed the number of positions called in each category. Publishing the list of approved candidates in the opposition phase is not equivalent to definitive appointment: it is the first step in a sequence of three phases:

1. Documentation submission: within the 20 working days following July 13, 2026.
2. Appointment as civil servants in training and completion of the selective course at the Institute of Fiscal Studies, headquartered in Madrid.
3. Appointment as career civil servants by resolution of the State Secretariat for Civil Service, only for those who pass the selective course.

Economic and operational impact

For approved candidates, the immediate impact is operational: they must manage the collection and submission of documentation within a period of 20 working days, which in practice amounts to approximately four calendar weeks. Failure to submit documentation within the deadline implies loss of the right to appointment, with no possibility of correction afterwards.

From the perspective of the tax system, the incorporation of up to 88 new Tax Inspectors strengthens the inspection capacity of the Tax Agency. For companies and taxpayers, a larger number of inspectors can translate into an increase in inspection activity and verification procedures.

For those approved through internal promotion, the process entails a change of corps and salary level, with the administrative and economic implications this entails in terms of seniority bonuses, allowances, and assignment.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates approved through open competition (75 people): must submit documentation within the 20 working days following July 13, 2026.
• Candidates approved through internal promotion (at least 13 people): same deadline and documentation obligations.
• Candidates not included in the list: have been excluded from the selection process in this call.
• Companies and taxpayers: the incorporation of new inspectors strengthens the AEAT's capacity to conduct verification and investigation activities.
• Exam preparation providers and academies: the publication of results closes the cycle of the 2024 call and opens analysis for future calls.

Practical example

A candidate approved through open competition receives notification that their name appears on the list published on July 13, 2026. From that day, they have 20 working days to gather and submit to the AEAT all required documentation (qualifications, proof of nationality, declaration of not having been separated from public service, etc.).

If the 20 working day deadline expires, for example, in late August 2026 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays), and the candidate has not submitted complete documentation, they lose their right to appointment, regardless of the score obtained in the opposition. Their position could remain vacant or be filled by the next candidate on the list, depending on what the call establishes.

Once documentation is submitted and appointed as a civil servant in training, they must travel to Madrid to complete the selective course at the Institute of Fiscal Studies. Only after passing this course will the State Secretariat for Civil Service issue the resolution for appointment as a career civil servant of the Senior Tax Inspectors Corps of the State.

What should approved candidates do now?

1. Verify inclusion in the list: Check the resolution published in the BOE on July 13, 2026 to confirm that the name appears correctly in the corresponding list (open competition or internal promotion).
2. Calculate the exact deadline: Count 20 working days from July 13, 2026, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and applicable national and local public holidays, to determine the documentation submission deadline.
3. Gather required documentation: Urgently compile all documents required by the call (Resolution of December 20, 2024). Do not wait until the last moment: some documents may require processing time (background certificates, official qualifications, etc.).
4. Submit documentation within the deadline: Do so within the 20 working days. Failure to meet this deadline implies loss of the right to appointment with no possibility of correction.
5. Prepare for the selective course: Once appointed as a civil servant in training, the next step is to pass the selective course at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Madrid. It is advisable to plan logistics in advance (accommodation, leave, etc.).
6. Await the definitive appointment resolution: Only after passing the selective course will the State Secretariat for Civil Service issue the appointment as a career civil servant.

Official source

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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-15231