Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 16 September 2026, from the State Secretariat for Civil Service — appointment of career civil servants, Technical Management Scale of Autonomous Bodies, speciality Health and Consumer Affairs |
|---|---|
| Publication | 21 September 2026 |
| Entry into force | 21 September 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates approved in the selection process announced in December 2024 (open competition and internal promotion) |
| Category | Public Sector — Civil Service |
| Position level | Level 24 — Senior Technician |
| Specific allowance | €7,591.50 annually |
| Deadline for taking office | 15 calendar days (extendable to 1 month if involving change of locality) |
| Legal framework | Royal Decree 364/1995 |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-19537 |
Those approved in the selection process for the Technical Management Scale of Autonomous Bodies, speciality Health and Consumer Affairs, announced in December 2024, now have the date and conditions for their appointment as career civil servants. The Resolution of 16 September 2026 from the State Secretariat for Civil Service formalizes the appointments for both open competition and internal promotion, in accordance with Royal Decree 364/1995.
The clock is ticking: from 21 September 2026, the appointed officials have a maximum period of 15 calendar days to swear allegiance to the Constitution and take office at their assigned position.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formalizes the appointment as career civil servants of candidates who passed the selection process announced in December 2024 for the Technical Management Scale of Autonomous Bodies, speciality Health and Consumer Affairs. The process was structured in two access routes:
- General open competition system: for external candidates who passed the tests in open competition.
- Internal promotion: for civil servants already in active service who advanced within the Administration.
The remuneration conditions and classification of the assigned positions are as follows:
| Position denomination | Level | Annual specific allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Technician | 24 | €7,591.50 |
The assigned positions correspond mainly to the Ministry of Health and its dependent autonomous bodies:
| Body | Description |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Health | Central body of primary assignment |
| AEMPS | Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products |
| INGESA | National Institute for Health Management |
| AESAN | Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition |
To acquire the full status of career civil servant, the appointed officials must meet two formal requirements: swear allegiance to the Constitution and take office within the established deadline.
Economic and operational impact
From a remuneration perspective, the new civil servants add to their payroll the specific allowance of €7,591.50 annually (approximately €632.63 gross monthly in 12 payments, or €541.54 if spread over 14), in addition to the basic remuneration corresponding to the classification group and level 24.
For the receiving bodies — AEMPS, INGESA, AESAN and the Ministry of Health itself — the incorporation of these technicians means strengthening staffing in the field of health and consumer management, filling positions that were vacant or in the process of consolidation since the December 2024 announcement.
From an operational perspective, the bodies must manage the reception and taking of office within the legal deadline, ensuring that administrative procedures (Social Security registration, physical position assignment, system access) are ready before the deadline expires.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates approved in open competition in the selection process for the Technical Management Scale of Autonomous Bodies, speciality Health and Consumer Affairs (December 2024 announcement): must take office within the established deadline.
- Civil servants who accessed through internal promotion to this scale and speciality: same obligations regarding taking office and swearing allegiance.
- HR managers of the Ministry of Health, AEMPS, INGESA and AESAN: must coordinate the incorporation and administrative procedures of the new civil servants.
- Active civil servants from autonomous bodies who participated in the internal promotion process and have been appointed in this resolution.
Practical example
A candidate approved in open competition who resides in Barcelona and has been assigned to the AEMPS (headquartered in Madrid) has an extended period of 1 month to take office, given that the position involves a change of residence locality. If the assignment had been in the same city where they reside, the deadline would be only 15 calendar days from 21 September 2026, that is, until 6 October 2026.
Regarding remuneration, this technician will receive, in addition to their base salary and seniority bonuses corresponding to the classification group, a specific allowance of €7,591.50 annually linked to level 24 of the Senior Technician position assigned.
What should the appointed officials do now?
- Verify the deadline for taking office: Confirm whether the assigned position involves a change of residence locality. If so, the deadline is 1 month from 21/09/2026; if not, 15 calendar days (until 6 October 2026).
- Swear allegiance to the Constitution: Mandatory formal procedure prior to taking office. Coordinate with the HR unit of the destination body.
- Take office at the assigned body: Present yourself at the destination (Ministry of Health, AEMPS, INGESA or AESAN, as appropriate) within the legal deadline.
- HR managers of the receiving bodies: Prepare Social Security registration, work position assignment and access to corporate systems before the deadline for each civil servant to take office.
- Review the complete resolution in the BOE: Consult the official list of appointments and positions at BOE-A-2026-19537 to confirm individual data for each appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for taking office as a career civil servant in this resolution?
The general deadline is 15 calendar days from publication of the resolution in the BOE (21 September 2026), which sets the expiration on 6 October 2026. If the assigned position involves a change of residence locality, the deadline is extended to 1 month.
What specific allowance and level do the positions assigned in this announcement have?
The assigned positions are Senior Technician with level 24 and a specific allowance of €7,591.50 annually. This allowance is added to the basic remuneration (base salary and seniority bonuses) corresponding to the civil servant's classification group.
Which bodies are the new Health and Consumer Affairs civil servants assigned to?
The positions correspond mainly to the Ministry of Health and its dependent autonomous bodies: the AEMPS (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products), INGESA (National Institute for Health Management) and AESAN (Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition).
What access systems were used in this selection process?
The appointments were made through two routes: general open competition system (for external candidates) and internal promotion (for civil servants already in active service who advanced within the Administration), in accordance with Royal Decree 364/1995.
What happens if an appointed official does not take office within the established deadline?
Failure to meet the deadline for taking office may result in loss of the career civil servant status acquired by this resolution. The deadline is 15 calendar days (or 1 month if there is a change of locality) from 21 September 2026. In case of doubt, consult with the HR unit of the destination body or with a qualified professional.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official source
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-2026-19537
