Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 29, 2026, Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of the Generalitat of Catalonia |
|---|---|
| Reference call | Order PJC/150/2024, of February 19 |
| Publication | July 3, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 3, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Those approved in the selection process for access by internal promotion to the Court Processing and Administrative Body of the Administration of Justice, Catalonia scope |
| Deadline to act | 10 business days from publication (electronic request) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
Those approved in the selection process for access by internal promotion to the Court Processing and Administrative Body of the Administration of Justice in Catalonia face a critical deadline: 10 business days to request their position from the publication of this resolution on July 3, 2026. The Resolution of the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality publishes the vacant positions in the Catalan territorial scope corresponding to the call of the Order PJC/150/2024, of February 19.
Not acting within the deadline is not a neutral option: the regulation establishes that whoever does not request a position or is not entitled to any of the available ones will be assigned ex officio, without the possibility of choosing. The allocation strictly follows the order of scores obtained in the selection process.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution publishes the list of vacant positions in the Catalonia scope that are offered to those approved in the internal promotion selection process. The positions are distributed across multiple Catalan municipalities. The provinces with available positions are:
- Barcelona — highest concentration of positions
- Girona
- Tarragona
- Lleida
The rules of the allocation process are as follows:
| Aspect | Established condition |
|---|---|
| Request channel | Exclusively electronic. Paper requests are not accepted. |
| Request deadline | 10 business days from publication (July 3, 2026) |
| Allocation criterion | Order of scores obtained in the selection process |
| Mandatory allocation | Yes. If not requested or no position corresponds, assignment is made ex officio |
| Nature of position | Definitive, equivalent to those obtained by competition |
| Subsequent restriction | Cannot participate in new competitions for 2 years |
Operational impact and consequences
Although this resolution does not imply direct economic costs for private companies, it has very relevant operational consequences for the affected civil servants and for the Catalan judicial bodies that will receive new staff:
- Immediate definitive position: the allocated position has the same status as one obtained through ordinary competition, which implies stability but also geographic binding.
- Mobility freeze for 2 years: those allocated cannot participate in transfer competitions during that period, which limits relocation capacity.
- Risk of ex officio assignment: whoever does not act within the 10 business days loses the ability to choose among available positions. Ex officio assignment may result in undesired municipalities within Catalan territory.
- No paper request option: processing is 100% electronic. Any technical issue must be resolved before the deadline expires.
Who does it affect?
- Civil servants who have passed the selection process for access by internal promotion to the Court Processing and Administrative Body of the Administration of Justice, called by Order PJC/150/2024.
- Applicants whose assigned territorial scope is Catalonia.
- Judicial bodies in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona and Lleida that will fill vacant positions with these new staff.
- Human resources managers of the Administration of Justice in Catalonia, who must manage the incorporation of newly allocated civil servants.
Practical example
A civil servant approved in the selection process with a score that places them 15th in the ranking receives notification of the resolution on July 3, 2026. They have until the end of the tenth business day following to access the corresponding electronic office and submit their position request electronically, indicating their preferred positions in order of priority among those available in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona or Lleida.
If this civil servant does not submit a request within the deadline, the Administration will assign them ex officio one of the positions not covered by applicants with higher scores, without being able to claim preference for any municipality. Furthermore, once the position is assigned, they cannot request a transfer by competition for the following two years, regardless of whether the ex officio assignment is their preferred location or not.
What should those approved do now?
- Verify the exact deadline: count the 10 business days from July 3, 2026, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays in Catalonia. Do not wait until the last day.
- Access the electronic office: prepare the digital certificate or electronic identification system needed to process the request. Check that it works correctly before the deadline.
- Review the list of available positions: consult all positions published in the Catalonia scope (Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, Lleida) and order them by personal preference before submitting the request.
- Submit the request electronically: there is no paper alternative. The request must be completed and sent entirely through electronic means within the 10 business day deadline.
- Save the submission receipt: keep the electronic acknowledgment as proof that the request was submitted within the deadline and in the correct form.
- Plan mobility for 2 years ahead: once the position is assigned, it will not be possible to participate in transfer competitions for two years. Take this into account for personal and family decisions.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I have to request a position in Court Processing Catalonia 2026?
The deadline is 10 business days counted from the publication of the resolution, July 3, 2026. Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays in Catalonia. Requests submitted outside the deadline or in paper format are not accepted.
What happens if I don't request a position within the deadline?
If you do not submit an electronic request within the 10 business days, or if none of the available positions correspond to you according to your score, the Administration will assign you ex officio. This means you will lose the ability to choose a location among those available in Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona or Lleida.
Can I request a transfer after my position is allocated?
Not during the first two years. The allocated position is definitive and equivalent to one obtained through ordinary competition. The regulation establishes a two-year restriction for participating in new transfer competitions from the allocation of the position.
In which provinces are positions available in Catalonia?
The published positions are distributed across the four Catalan provinces: Barcelona (with the highest concentration of positions), Girona, Tarragona and Lleida. The exact details of municipalities and judicial bodies are listed in the annex of the resolution published in the BOE of July 3, 2026.
Can I submit the position request on paper or in person?
No. The resolution expressly establishes that the request must be submitted exclusively through electronic means. No paper or in-person requests are accepted. It is essential to have a digital certificate or other valid electronic identification system before the deadline expires.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in 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-2026-14450