Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 3, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, by which the provision of a job position through the open appointment system is called |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 8, 2026 |
| Position called | Deputy Director General for Digital Society |
| Position level | 30 |
| Specific supplement | €35,952.70 |
| Provision system | Open appointment |
| Application deadline | 10 calendar days from September 8, 2026 |
| Resolution deadline | Maximum 1 month from the closing date (extendable 1 additional month) |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants subgroup A1 of the State Administration with minimum 3 years of seniority |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Source | BOE-A-2026-18783 |
The State Secretariat for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence is launching the provision of one of the most relevant management positions in digital regulation: Deputy Director General for Digital Society. This is a level 30 position —the maximum typical for deputy general directorates— with a specific supplement of €35,952.70, called through open appointment via the Resolution of September 3, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-18783).
The deadline for submitting applications is 10 calendar days counted from publication in the BOE on September 8, 2026, which places the approximate closing around September 18, 2026. The appointment resolution must be made within a maximum period of one month from that closing, extendable by an additional month.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls for the provision of the position of Deputy Director General for Digital Society attached to the State Secretariat for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, through the open appointment system. This system allows the calling body to discretionarily select the candidate it considers most suitable among applicants who meet the minimum requirements.
The main functions of the position are:
- Promote regulations on data governance.
- Develop regulation related to digital services, platforms and digital intermediaries.
- Exercise supervision and inspection functions in digital society matters.
The requirements to be able to apply are:
- Be a career civil servant of subgroup A1 of the General State Administration.
- Accredit a minimum of 3 years of seniority as a civil servant.
- Have experience in national and European regulatory development.
- Accredit a fluent level of English.
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Funciona portal, using electronic certificate. Applications through other channels are not accepted.
Economic and operational impact
The position called combines a level 30 remuneration —the highest typical in deputy general directorates of the AGE— with a specific supplement of €35,952.70. This amount is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses corresponding to subgroup A1, which places the total remuneration of the position in a competitive range within the Administration.
From an operational perspective, the position has notable strategic dimension: whoever holds it will participate directly in the transposition and application of high-impact European regulations for the private sector, including regulations on digital platforms, intermediaries and data governance. This makes the holder a key interlocutor for technology and digital sector companies operating in Spain.
The open appointment process implies that the State Secretariat has full discretion to choose the candidate, as long as they meet the minimum requirements. The appointment can be revoked at any time, which is inherent to this provision system.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of subgroup A1 of the General State Administration with at least 3 years of seniority who wish to apply for the position.
- A1 bodies with regulatory or digital profile: Superior Body of State Civil Administrators, Body of State Lawyers, Superior Body of Systems and Information Technologies, and other A1 bodies with experience in digital or European regulation.
- Technology and digital platform companies operating in Spain: the holder of this position will promote regulations that directly affect them (DSA, Data Governance Act, intermediary regulation).
- Advisors and consultants specialized in digital regulation who work with the Administration or with sector clients.
Practical example
A civil servant from the Superior Body of State Civil Administrators (subgroup A1) with 8 years of seniority and experience in the transposition of European directives on digital matters —for example, having participated in the regulatory development of the Digital Services Law— meets all required requirements: subgroup A1, more than 3 years of seniority, experience in national and European regulations, and fluent English.
This civil servant must access the Funciona portal with their electronic certificate and submit their application before 10 calendar days elapse from September 8, 2026 (approximate deadline: until September 18, 2026). If selected, they would receive the specific supplement of €35,952.70 in addition to their base remuneration as A1, assuming functions of regulatory promotion and supervision in digital society matters.
What should interested civil servants do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you belong to subgroup A1, that you accredit at least 3 years of seniority as a career civil servant, that you have experience in national and European regulatory development, and that you can accredit fluent English level.
- Prepare documentation: gather relevant merits and experience in digital regulation and European regulations before the deadline expires (approximately September 18, 2026).
- Access the Funciona portal with electronic certificate: application submission is done exclusively through this channel. No other channels are accepted.
- Submit the application within 10 calendar days: the deadline is strict and starts on September 8, 2026. Do not wait until the last day to avoid technical issues with the electronic certificate.
- Track the resolution: the appointment must be resolved within a maximum period of 1 month from the closing of the application deadline, extendable by 1 additional month. Check the BOE during that period.
Frequently asked questions
What is the specific supplement for the Deputy Director General for Digital Society position?
The specific supplement is €35,952.70. The position has level 30, the highest typical in deputy general directorates of the General State Administration. This amount is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses of subgroup A1.
What is the deadline to apply for this open appointment position?
The deadline is 10 calendar days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on September 8, 2026. The approximate closing deadline is September 18, 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Funciona portal with electronic certificate.
What requirements must a civil servant meet to apply for this position?
The requirements are: be a career civil servant of subgroup A1 of the State Administration, accredit a minimum of 3 years of seniority, have experience in national and European regulatory development, and accredit a fluent level of English.
How long will it take to resolve the appointment?
The appointment resolution must be made within a maximum period of 1 month from the closing of the application deadline. This period is extendable by 1 additional month, which places the maximum total deadline at 2 months from closing.
What functions will the Deputy Director General for Digital Society have?
The main functions include: promote regulations on data governance, develop regulation on digital services, platforms and digital intermediaries, and exercise supervision and inspection functions in digital society matters.
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Notice: This article is merely informative in nature 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-2026-18783
