Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of May 26, 2026, from the CNMC, by which the provision of a job position is convened through the free appointment system |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 5, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 5, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Civil servants of group A1 of the State Administration with a profile in the energy sector |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Position convened | Deputy Subdirector — Energy Directorate (CNMC) |
| Position level | 29 |
| Specific allowance | €24,549.84 annually |
| Headquarters | Madrid |
| Application deadline | 15 working days from publication in the BOE (from June 5, 2026) |
| Position validity | Temporary |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-12072 |
A high-responsibility position in energy regulation is opened for competition at the CNMC. The Resolution of May 26, 2026 convenes, through free appointment, the provision of the Deputy Subdirector position assigned to the Energy Directorate, headquartered in Madrid. The appointment corresponds to the President of the CNMC, following a report from the competent body.
The position has temporary validity and is part of the regulatory structure of the National Commission for Markets and Competition, the supervisory body of energy markets in Spain.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution convenes a single job position through the free appointment system, which means that the selection is not governed by regulated merit criteria (as in a merit competition), but by the discretionary assessment of the candidate's suitability by the convening body.
The specific details of the convened position are as follows:
| Characteristic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Deputy Subdirector |
| Unit | Energy Directorate — CNMC |
| Level | 29 |
| Specific allowance | €24,549.84 annually |
| Headquarters | Madrid |
| Provision system | Free appointment |
| Validity | Temporary |
| Appointing body | President of the CNMC, following a report from the competent body |
The access requirements and required profile are detailed in the annex of the resolution. To be eligible, the candidate must belong to the civil service body of the State Administration of group A1 and meet the requirements set out in that annex.
As for the valued profile, the resolution expressly highlights experience in the following matters:
- Retail electricity regulation
- Self-consumption
- Energy communities
- Access and connection of electric vehicles
- Representation of Spain in European Union working groups
Applications must be submitted through the CNMC electronic headquarters or the enabled registers, within the deadline of 15 working days from publication in the BOE (that is, from June 5, 2026).
Economic and operational impact
For the selected candidate, the position entails a specific allowance of €24,549.84 annually, corresponding to level 29 of the State Administration scale. This allowance is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses of group A1.
From an operational perspective, the position has temporary validity, which means it can be terminated by discretionary decision of the convening body without need for disciplinary proceedings. This is an inherent characteristic of free appointment positions in the Administration.
For the CNMC, filling this position strengthens the technical capacity of the Energy Directorate in areas of high regulatory relevance: energy transition, self-consumption and energy communities are matters in full regulatory expansion at both national and European levels.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of group A1 of the General State Administration who meet the requirements of the resolution annex
- Technicians with experience in retail electricity sector regulation
- Civil servants with a track record in self-consumption, energy communities or electric mobility
- Civil servants with experience in representing Spain in EU working groups on energy matters
- HR managers of public bodies managing mobility of A1 personnel with energy profile
Practical example
A group A1 civil servant currently assigned to the State Secretariat for Energy, with proven experience in retail electricity market regulation and participation in European Commission working groups (for example, within ACER or technical groups of DG ENER), meets the profile valued by the call.
If they submit their application within the deadline of 15 working days from June 5, 2026 through the CNMC electronic headquarters, and are selected, they would take up the position of Deputy Subdirector in the Energy Directorate of the CNMC in Madrid, with level 29 and a specific allowance of €24,549.84 annually. The appointment is formalized by the President of the CNMC following a report from the competent body.
What should interested parties do now?
- Verify the annex requirements: Consult the full text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-12072) to verify that all requirements set out in the annex are met, beyond belonging to group A1.
- Prepare supporting documentation: Gather merits and experience in the valued matters: retail electricity regulation, self-consumption, energy communities, access and connection of electric vehicles and representation in EU working groups.
- Calculate the deadline: The deadline is 15 working days from June 5, 2026. Identify the exact closing date excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.
- Submit the application: Do so through the CNMC electronic headquarters or the enabled registers. Applications outside the deadline or through non-enabled channels are not accepted.
- Follow the appointment procedure: Once the application is submitted, the appointment corresponds to the President of the CNMC following a report from the competent body. There is no public merit scale: it is free appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Deputy Subdirector position at the CNMC?
The deadline is 15 working days counted from the publication of the call in the BOE, which took place on June 5, 2026. Applications must be submitted through the CNMC electronic headquarters or the enabled registers.
What specific allowance does the Deputy Subdirector of Energy position at the CNMC have?
The specific allowance is €24,549.84 annually, corresponding to level 29 of the position. This amount is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses of group A1.
Who can apply for this position at the CNMC?
Career civil servants of group A1 of the State Administration who meet the requirements set out in the resolution annex can apply. Experience in retail electricity regulation, self-consumption, energy communities, access and connection of electric vehicles, and representation of Spain in EU working groups is especially valued.
What does it mean that the position is free appointment and has temporary validity?
Free appointment means that the convening body selects the candidate based on suitability criteria, without a regulated merit scale. Temporary validity means that the holder can be terminated discretionarily by the President of the CNMC without need for disciplinary proceedings, at any time during the validity of the appointment.
Who signs the appointment for this position at the CNMC?
The appointment corresponds to the President of the CNMC, following a report from the competent body, as established by the Resolution of May 26, 2026.
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-2026-12072