Correction of Coefficients in the Social Security Position Contest 2026: What Changes

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Officials participating in the general contest for the provision of positions in the Social Security Administration, called in January 2026, should be aware that the coefficients used to score their professional experience have been corrected. The Resolution of September 4, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat rectifies arithmetic errors in the fourth basis of the original call, affecting both the general phase and the specific merits phase.

This is not a change in criteria or a new call: these are decimal precision corrections that ensure that scoring is applied with mathematically correct values. However, for participants with many years of experience, the accumulated difference in the final score can be relevant.

What does this regulation establish?

The correction affects the daily scoring coefficients contained in the fourth basis of the original call. These coefficients determine how many points an official accumulates for each day worked in different types of positions, both in the general phase and in the specific merits phase.

Below are the corrected values published in the resolution:

The nature of the error is arithmetic: the original values were rounded with fewer decimals than necessary for accurate scoring. The correction does not alter the valuation methodology or merit criteria, it only introduces greater precision in the applicable coefficients.

It is important to emphasize that the application deadline is not reopened. The timeline of the selection process remains intact as it was established from the January 2026 call.

Impact on scoring and the selection process

Although the difference between the previous value (0.01094) and the corrected one (0.010953) seems minimal, its effect accumulates over time. The more days of professional experience a participant can prove, the greater the difference between the score calculated with the incorrect coefficient and the one calculated with the correct one.

• Participants with long careers: are most affected by the correction, as the decimal difference is multiplied by a greater number of accredited days.
• Specific merits phase: the three subtypes of functions (equal, similar and specific to Social Security) also receive adjusted coefficients, which may modify the relative position of some candidates in the order of preference.
• No impact on the timeline: the correction does not generate any additional procedural obligations for participants or delay the process.

The administration will apply the corrected coefficients ex officio in the final scoring. Participants do not need to submit any additional documentation for this reason.

Who does it affect?

• Officials participating in the general contest for the provision of positions in the Social Security Administration called by Resolution of January 23, 2026.
• Candidates with experience in positions of equal or higher level in the Social Security Administration, whose score in the general phase is recalculated with the new coefficient.
• Participants who can prove equal, similar or Social Security-specific functions in the specific merits phase, whose coefficients have also been corrected.
• Human resources managers and public service advisors who advise officials in this process and must update their scoring calculations.

Practical example

Suppose an official who can prove 3,650 days (approximately 10 years) of experience in positions of equal or higher level within Social Security.

• With the previous coefficient (0.01094): 3,650 × 0.01094 = 39.931 points
• With the corrected coefficient (0.010953): 3,650 × 0.010953 = 39.978 points

The difference is 0.047 points in this section. In a position provision contest where differences between candidates are usually very tight, this correction can influence the final order of preference, especially when the corrections from the specific merits phase are added.

For an official with 20 years of experience (approximately 7,300 days), the accumulated difference in just this coefficient would amount to about 0.095 points, which in closely contested contests can make the difference between obtaining or not obtaining the requested position.

What should participants do now?

1. Review the estimated score with the new corrected coefficients, especially if many years of experience in Social Security are accredited.
2. Recalculate the scoring for the specific merits phase for the three subtypes of functions (equal, similar and specific to Social Security) with the adjusted values.
3. Do not submit additional documentation: the administration will apply the corrected coefficients ex officio. No procedure is necessary on the part of the participant.
4. Verify that the application deadline has not been modified: the correction does not reopen or extend the deadline for submitting applications.
5. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-18921) to verify all corrected coefficients in the fourth basis of the call.
6. Advisors and HR managers: update the spreadsheets or scoring estimation tools that were being used with the previous values.

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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-2026-18921