Culture Ministry Competitive Exams 2026: Admitted Lists and Exam Dates for Fixed-Term Staff

Key data

The provisional lists of admitted and excluded candidates for the selection process for fixed-term staff positions at the Culture Ministry are now public. The Resolution of October 2, 2026 from the Under-Secretary, published in the BOE of October 5, 2026, approves these lists, designates the selection body, and sets the dates, times and locations of the first exercises for all professional groups called.

The process affects groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, subject to the IV Collective Agreement for AGE staff, and access is available through both the general open competition system and internal promotion.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates three fundamental aspects of the selection process:

• Approval of provisional lists: Lists of admitted and excluded persons are published for each professional group. Excluded or omitted candidates may correct their situation within the established period.
• Designation of the selection body: The court or committee responsible for evaluating the tests is appointed.
• Exam calendar and venues: Specific dates, times and locations are set for the first exercise or single exercise of the opposition phase for each group.

The complete exam calendar by professional group is as follows:

Additionally, the resolution establishes two relevant operational conditions:

• Candidates with disabilities who requested accommodations must provide the Technical Medical Report within the correction period (10 business days from October 5, 2026).
• Use of electronic devices will not be permitted during the tests.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, this resolution has immediate practical consequences that should not be ignored:

• Critical correction period: The 10 business days from October 5, 2026 are the only margin to correct errors in the application or provide pending documentation. After that period, exclusion is final for this call.
• Preparation planning: With specific dates already set, candidates for groups M3 and M2 have barely two and a half months until the exam (December 2026), while M1, E2 and E1 have somewhat more time (January-February 2027).
• Disability accommodations: Those who do not provide the Technical Medical Report on time will lose the right to requested accommodations, which can directly affect their test performance.
• Prohibition of electronic devices: Candidates must plan that they will not be able to use mobile phones, tablets or any other device during exams, which includes smartwatches or other wearables.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates who applied for the Culture Ministry fixed-term staff call published on July 7, 2026.
• Applicants from professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1 of the IV Collective Agreement of the AGE.
• Persons accessing through general open competition system or internal promotion.
• Candidates with disabilities who requested accommodations in their participation application.
• Labor advisors and HR managers who support candidates in public employment processes.

Practical example

A candidate for group M3 reviews the provisional list published on October 5, 2026 and finds that they appear as excluded due to lack of supporting documentation. They have 10 business days (counted from that date) to submit the required documentation to the calling body and correct the defect.

If they do not act within that period, they will be permanently excluded from the process and will not be able to take the exam on December 14, 2026 at the Jorge Semprún Auditorium. If they correct properly, they will move to the final list of admitted candidates and will be able to attend the first exercise on the indicated date, without electronic devices.

In the case of a candidate with disabilities from group E1, in addition to correcting any defect in their application, they must provide the Technical Medical Report within that same 10 business day period to maintain the right to requested accommodations for the exam on February 7, 2027 at the UCM Faculty of Law.

What should candidates do now?

1. Check the provisional list: Access the BOE of October 5, 2026 or the Culture Ministry office to verify if you appear as admitted, excluded or omitted.
2. Act within the 10 business days if you are excluded: Submit the necessary documentation or correction before the correction period expires. Do not wait until the last day.
3. Provide the Technical Medical Report if you have a disability: It is mandatory to do so within the same correction period to maintain the right to requested accommodations.
4. Block the exam dates in your calendar: Depending on your group, exams are on December 14-15 (M3), December 16-17 (M2), January 26-27, 2027 (M1) or February 7, 2027 (E2 and E1).
5. Prepare logistics for accessing the venues: Jorge Semprún Auditorium for M3 and M2; UCM Faculty of Law for E2 and E1. Remember that you will not be able to bring electronic devices.
6. Intensify preparation: Groups M3 and M2 have less than 10 weeks until the exam from the publication of this resolution. Prioritize and adjust your study plan.

Official source

View complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-20624)

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-2026-20624