Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 6, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | July 13, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 13, 2026 |
| Calling body | Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA) |
| Position announced | Deputy Director General of Special Sectors of FEGA |
| Provision system | Free appointment |
| Position level | Level 30 |
| Specific allowance | €30,436 |
| Required subgroup | A1 |
| Minimum seniority | 5 years as career civil servant |
| Application deadline | 10 calendar days from publication (until approx. July 23, 2026) |
| Resolution deadline | One month from closure of deadline, extendable |
| Taking office | 3 business days (or one month if change of residence) |
| Category | Public Sector |
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food announces a senior management position at FEGA through the free appointment system, published in the BOE of July 13, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-15235). This is the Deputy Director General of Special Sectors, a strategic position in managing sectoral agricultural aid and implementing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The application deadline is extremely short—10 calendar days—so interested candidates must act immediately to prepare the required documentation.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces the provision of a single job position at FEGA—an organism dependent on the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food—through the free appointment system, regulated by civil service regulations. This system allows the Administration to select the candidate with the strongest management profile and specific experience, without following a closed ranking order.
The selection process consists of three phases:
- Submission of standardized curriculum vitae according to the model established in the announcement.
- Self-assessment of management competencies, which the candidate must complete and submit together with the CV.
- Interview with expert advisors, in which the suitability of the profile for the position will be assessed.
The access requirements are as follows:
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Civil servant status | Active career civil servant |
| Subgroup | A1 |
| Minimum seniority | 5 years as career civil servant |
| Proven experience | Sectoral agricultural aid, CAP and enhanced conditionality |
Once the application deadline closes, the Administration has one month to resolve the appointment, a deadline that may be extended. After resolution, the selected candidate must take office within 3 business days, extendable to one month if the appointment involves a change of residence.
Economic and operational impact
The announced position is at level 30, the highest in the job position scale of the General State Administration, making it a position of maximum management responsibility. The assigned specific allowance is €30,436 annually, which is added to the base salary and seniority bonuses corresponding to subgroup A1.
From an operational perspective, the Deputy Director General of Special Sectors of FEGA plays a central role in managing CAP sectoral aid—such as aid for olives, wine, hops or fruits and vegetables—and in implementing enhanced conditionality, which conditions aid payments on compliance with environmental requirements and good agricultural practices.
The operational impact for the agricultural sector is significant: the person holding this position will oversee the distribution of European funds to thousands of farmers and cooperatives in Spain, so the technical and management profile of the candidate has direct consequences for the efficiency of fund management.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants from subgroup A1 with at least 5 years of seniority who wish to apply for the position.
- Civil servants with experience in CAP, sectoral agricultural aid and enhanced conditionality, which is the sought profile.
- FEGA organisms and units that work with the Deputy Director General of Special Sectors.
- Agricultural sector in general: cooperatives, agricultural organizations and farmers managing CAP sectoral aid, as the new head of the subdirectorate will influence the practical application of that aid.
Practical example
A civil servant from subgroup A1 currently assigned to the Directorate General of Agricultural Production and Markets, with 8 years of seniority and proven experience in managing aid to the olive sector within the CAP framework, meets all requirements to apply for this position.
Their process would be as follows:
- Prepares the standardized curriculum vitae according to the announcement model, highlighting experience in sectoral aid and enhanced conditionality.
- Completes the self-assessment of management competencies.
- Submits both documents within the 10 calendar days deadline (until approx. July 23, 2026).
- If selected for interview, appears before the panel of expert advisors.
- In case of appointment, takes office within 3 business days. If their current position is in another city, they have up to one month to take up the position.
- Begins receiving the specific allowance of €30,436 corresponding to level 30, in addition to their base compensation as A1.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify access requirements: confirm that you belong to subgroup A1, have at least 5 years of seniority as a career civil servant and have proven experience in sectoral agricultural aid, CAP and enhanced conditionality.
- Prepare the standardized CV: use the model established in the announcement and ensure it reflects all relevant experience in CAP and sectoral aid management.
- Complete the self-assessment of management competencies: this document is part of the selection process and must be submitted together with the CV.
- Submit the application before July 23, 2026: the deadline is 10 calendar days from publication (July 13, 2026), so there is no room for delays.
- Prepare for the interview with expert advisors: study the competency scope of the Deputy Director General of Special Sectors of FEGA and current challenges of CAP and enhanced conditionality.
- Plan for taking office: if appointment occurs and there is a change of residence, the maximum deadline for taking up the position is one month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Deputy Director General position at FEGA 2026?
The application deadline is 10 calendar days from the publication of the announcement in the BOE, which took place on July 13, 2026. The deadline closes at approximately July 23, 2026. No extensions of the application deadline are contemplated.
What specific allowance does the Deputy Director General of Special Sectors position at FEGA have?
The specific allowance assigned to the position is €30,436 annually, corresponding to a level 30 position, the highest in the job position scale of the General State Administration. To this amount is added the base salary and seniority bonuses of subgroup A1.
What requirements must a civil servant meet to apply for this FEGA position?
The candidate must be a career civil servant from subgroup A1, with a minimum of 5 years of seniority and proven experience in sectoral agricultural aid, Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and enhanced conditionality. The process includes submission of standardized CV, self-assessment of management competencies and interview with expert advisors.
How much time does the Administration have to resolve the appointment?
The Administration has one month from the closure of the application deadline to resolve the appointment, a deadline that may be extended. Once resolved, the selected candidate must take office within 3 business days, or within a maximum period of one month if the appointment involves a change of residence.
What documentation must be submitted for the free appointment at FEGA?
The announcement requires submission of: (1) standardized curriculum vitae according to the model established in the resolution, and (2) self-assessment of management competencies. Both documents must be submitted within the 10 calendar day deadline. Subsequently, pre-selected candidates will participate in an interview with expert advisors.
Official source
View complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-15235)
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-2026-15235