Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 5, 2026, from the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | October 9, 2026 |
| Effective Date | October 9, 2026 |
| Affected Parties | Candidates for fixed-term labor positions in the Civil Service (groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1) |
| Category | Public Sector — Selection processes |
| Base Call | Resolution of July 6, 2026 |
| Applicable Agreement | IV Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the Civil Service |
| First Exam Date | November 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM |
| Exam Location | Faculty of Information Sciences, UCM, Madrid |
| Deadline for Excluded Candidates to Remedy | 10 business days from publication in the Official Gazette (from October 9, 2026) |
Candidates for fixed-term labor positions at the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities now have a date and location for the first exam: November 21, 2026. The Resolution of October 5, 2026 from the Under-Secretary approves the provisional lists of admitted and excluded candidates, designates the Qualifying Tribunals and sets all logistical details of the selection process announced in July 2026.
The process affects the professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, all of them subject to the IV Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General Administration of the State, through open competition and internal promotion systems.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution approves three fundamental elements of the selection process:
- Provisional lists of admitted and excluded candidates: Published for all groups (M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1), both for open competition and internal promotion. Excluded candidates can consult the reason for their exclusion and have 10 business days to remedy it.
- Designation of Qualifying Tribunals: Tribunals are designated for each professional group. Their complete composition will be published on the websites of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the CSIC.
- Date, time and location of the first exercise: Set for November 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Faculty of Information Sciences of the UCM in Madrid.
The exam structure varies depending on the professional group:
| Professional group | Type of exercise on November 21 |
|---|---|
| M3 | First exercise of the opposition phase |
| M2 | First exercise of the opposition phase |
| M1 | Single exercise of the opposition phase |
| E2 | Single exercise of the opposition phase |
| E1 | Single exercise of the opposition phase |
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, the most immediate impact is operational: you must verify your application status and prepare to attend the exam. For excluded candidates, the remedy deadline is short—10 business days—and failure to comply results in definitive loss of the position in this process.
From an organizational perspective, HR departments of public bodies linked to the Ministry of Science and CSIC must take into account that the incorporation of new fixed-term labor personnel in groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1 will depend on the outcome of this process, whose first exam begins on November 21, 2026.
The Qualifying Tribunals, whose composition will be published shortly on the Ministry and CSIC websites, will be responsible for evaluating the exercises and submitting selection proposals.
Who does it affect?
- Admitted candidates in groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1 who must confirm their status and prepare to attend the exam on November 21.
- Excluded candidates who have 10 business days from October 9, 2026 to remedy the defect that caused their exclusion.
- Candidates through internal promotion in the same professional groups, subject to the same schedule.
- HR managers of bodies of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and CSIC who manage workforce planning.
- Advisors and selection process managers who assist candidates in this selection process.
Practical example
A candidate for group M1 who submitted their application in July 2026 checks the provisional list published on October 9 and finds that they are listed as excluded due to a defect in the documentation provided. They have until approximately October 23, 2026 (10 business days from October 9) to submit the remedy to the Ministry.
If they remedy correctly, they will be able to take the single exercise for group M1 on November 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Faculty of Information Sciences of the UCM in Madrid, with a black or blue ink pen and valid identification, and without electronic devices.
If they do not remedy within the deadline, they are permanently excluded from the selection process announced by the Resolution of July 6, 2026.
What should candidates do now?
- Check the provisional list: Verify whether you appear as admitted or excluded in the selection process for your professional group (M3, M2, M1, E2 or E1) on the Official Gazette website or at the Ministry of Science office.
- If you are excluded, act immediately: You have only 10 business days from October 9, 2026 to submit the remedy. Do not wait until the last day.
- Confirm the exam location: Faculty of Information Sciences of the UCM, Madrid. Plan travel and accommodation if you live outside Madrid.
- Prepare mandatory materials: Black or blue ink pen and valid identification (DNI, NIE or valid passport). Electronic devices are prohibited.
- Check the Tribunal composition: It will be published shortly on the Ministry of Science and CSIC websites. Review it to identify any possible grounds for recusal.
- HR managers: Update the forecast for incorporating fixed-term labor personnel based on the selection process schedule.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the first exam for the 2026 Ministry of Science fixed-term labor positions?
The first exercise for groups M3 and M2, and the single exercise for groups M1, E2 and E1, will be held on November 21, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Faculty of Information Sciences of Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
What deadline do excluded candidates have to remedy their application?
Candidates who appear on the provisional list of excluded candidates have 10 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the Official Gazette (October 9, 2026) to remedy the defect that caused their exclusion. After that deadline without remedy, the exclusion is definitive.
What professional groups are included in this selection process?
The selection process affects the professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, all of them subject to the IV Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General Administration of the State. It was announced by Resolution of July 6, 2026 through open competition and internal promotion systems.
What do you need to bring to the exam on November 21, 2026?
Candidates must bring a black or blue ink pen and valid identification (DNI, NIE or valid passport). Electronic devices are expressly prohibited from the exam location.
Where is the composition of the Qualifying Tribunals published?
The Qualifying Tribunals have been designated in this resolution, but their complete composition will be published on the official websites of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the CSIC. It is not published in the Official Gazette, so you must monitor both institutional websites.
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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-2026-20998
