Associate Professor Positions at the University of Murcia 2026: fee of 48.61 € and 15-day deadline

Key data

Doctors with state accreditation who aspire to join university teaching staff now have a concrete window of opportunity at the University of Murcia. The Resolution of October 19, 2026 activates the competitive examination process under the Organic Law 2/2023 of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023. The deadline is short and the procedure is entirely electronic, so acting quickly is decisive.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a competitive examination for access to Associate Professor positions at the University of Murcia, a position belonging to university teaching staff civil service bodies. The key procedural aspects are as follows:

A relevant element of this process is documentary simplification: at the time of application, no supporting documentation is required. The candidate submits a declaration of responsibility, which streamlines the start of the procedure. However, falsity in such declaration entails immediate exclusion from the process, so the accuracy of the declared data is critical.

Selection committees are subject to the obligation of balanced gender composition, with a range of 40% to 60% for each gender, in line with equality principles contained in LOSU 2/2023.

Economic and operational impact

The direct cost for the candidate is the examination fee of 48.61 €, which must be paid at the time of electronic application through CONVOCUM PDI. This amount is fixed and equal for all applicants, except for the exemption applicable to persons with a recognized degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.

From an operational perspective, the process presents two characteristics that condition the candidate's planning:

• Very tight deadline: 15 business days from October 28, 2026 is the only available margin. No extension is provided for in the resolution.
• 100% electronic processing: the CONVOCUM PDI platform is the only valid channel. Paper or in-person applications are not accepted.
• No initial documentary burden: the declaration of responsibility replaces the submission of documents in the application phase, reducing the initial administrative burden.
• Risk of exclusion for falsity: any inaccuracy in the declaration of responsibility may result in exclusion from the process, with loss of the fee paid.

Who does it affect?

• Doctors with state accreditation who wish to access an Associate Professor position at the University of Murcia.
• Researchers and teachers in a situation of current accreditation who are actively seeking a university civil service position.
• Persons with a disability equal to or greater than 33% who meet the academic requirements, as they have total exemption from the 48.61 € fee.
• Departments and areas of knowledge at the University of Murcia that have requested the announcement of these positions.
• Human resources managers at public universities who must monitor ongoing selection processes.

Practical example

A doctor in Economics with state accreditation as Associate Professor, who has been working as a contracted doctor professor at the University of Murcia for two years, decides to apply for a position announced in his area of knowledge.

His roadmap is as follows:

1. Accesses the CONVOCUM PDI platform before the 15 business days deadline expires from October 28, 2026.
2. Completes the electronic application and submits the declaration of responsibility instead of supporting documentation.
3. Pays the 48.61 € fee through the payment system integrated in the platform.
4. Verifies that all data in the declaration are truthful, as any falsity entails exclusion from the process and loss of the fee.
5. Once admitted, participates before the selection committee, whose composition must respect gender balance (between 40% and 60% of each gender).

If this same candidate had a recognized degree of disability of 33% or higher, he would be exempt from paying the 48.61 € fee, and must prove it at the appropriate time in the process.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify state accreditation: check that accreditation as Associate Professor of University is current and valid for the announced positions.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: count the 15 business days from October 28, 2026 to identify the application submission deadline.
3. Register or access CONVOCUM PDI: verify access to the University of Murcia's electronic platform with sufficient advance notice to avoid last-minute technical issues.
4. Prepare the declaration of responsibility: review that all data to be declared are truthful, as falsity entails immediate exclusion from the process.
5. Manage fee payment: have the 48.61 € available for electronic payment. If you have a recognized disability equal to or greater than 33%, prepare supporting documentation to request the exemption.
6. Do not submit additional documentation at this stage: the resolution does not require documents at the time of application; the declaration of responsibility is sufficient to start the process.

Official source

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Disclaimer: 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-2026-22579