Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 2, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, extending the deadline to approve the list of admitted and excluded persons in the selective process for fixed labor positions (groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1) |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 5, 2026 |
| Effective date | September 5, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Applicants for fixed labor positions in the General State Administration in professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Original call | Resolution of July 6, 2026 |
| Deadline extension | 15 additional days over the original one-month deadline |
| Legal basis | Article 32 of Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure |
| Remediation deadline | 10 business days from publication of the lists |
Applicants for fixed labor positions in the General State Administration (AGE) called on July 6, 2026 will have to wait longer than expected to learn their status. The Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory published, on September 5, 2026, a resolution extending by 15 days the deadline to approve the lists of admitted and excluded persons, based on article 32 of Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure, which allows extending deadlines up to half of the original period.
The stated reason is the high number of applications submitted and the complexity of the process, which covers multiple specialties, five professional groups and two access modalities: open competition and internal promotion.
What does this regulation establish?
The original call, published on July 6, 2026, set a deadline of one month for the Administration to approve the list of admitted and excluded persons, and to announce the date, time and place of the first examination of the opposition phase.
The Resolution of September 2, 2026 extends that deadline by 15 additional days, which is the maximum allowed by article 32 of Law 39/2015 (up to half of the original deadline). The stated reasons are:
- The high number of applications submitted.
- The complexity of the process, with multiple specialties.
- The existence of five different professional groups: M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1.
- The two simultaneous access modalities: open competition and internal promotion.
The selective process is governed by the IV Single Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General State Administration. Once the lists are published, excluded applicants will have 10 business days to remedy the defects that led to their exclusion.
| Concept | Original deadline | Deadline after extension |
|---|---|---|
| Approval of admission/exclusion lists and announcement of first examination | 1 month from the call (July 6, 2026) | 1 month + 15 days from the call |
| Remediation of exclusion defects | 10 business days from publication of lists | 10 business days from publication of lists (no change) |
Operational impact for applicants
This extension does not imply direct economic costs for applicants, but it does have relevant practical consequences:
- Prolonged uncertainty: Candidates will not know if they are admitted or excluded until the lists are published, which delays planning for preparation of the first examination.
- Delay in the start of the opposition phase: The date of the first examination will not be known until the lists are published, so the selective process calendar is pushed back by at least 15 days.
- Remediation deadline unchanged: The 10 business days to correct exclusion defects are not modified; they continue to be counted from the publication of the lists.
Who does it affect?
- Applicants who submitted an application in the call of July 6, 2026 for admission as fixed labor personnel of the AGE.
- Candidates opting for the open competition system in groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1.
- Public labor employees opting for internal promotion in the same groups.
- Human Resources departments of General State Administration bodies managing this selective process.
Practical example
An applicant who submitted their application for professional group M2 through open competition expected the admission lists to be published, at the latest, in early August 2026 (one month after the July 6 call). With the 15-day extension approved on September 5, 2026, the Administration has additional time to review the high volume of applications received.
If this applicant appears on the exclusion list when published, they will have 10 business days to submit the documentation that remedies the stated defect (for example, proving the required qualification or correcting an error in personal data). It is essential to carefully review the reason for exclusion as soon as the lists are published to not miss that deadline.
What should applicants do now?
- Watch for publication of the lists in the BOE: The lists of admitted and excluded persons will be published in the Official State Gazette. Set up alerts or check periodically to not miss the publication.
- Review the status of your application as soon as the lists are published: Check if you appear as admitted or excluded, and if the latter, identify the exact reason for exclusion.
- Act within the 10 business days of remediation if you are excluded: If there is a remediable defect, submit the required documentation or correction within the 10 business days from publication. After that deadline, the exclusion will be final.
- Plan preparation for the first examination: Once the lists are published, the date, time and place of the first examination will be announced. Adjust your study plan and preparation to that schedule.
- Consult the original call (Resolution of July 6, 2026): Review the specific requirements for your professional group and specialty to ensure your documentation is in order.
Frequently asked questions
When will the admission lists for the 2026 State labor positions be published?
The original call set a one-month deadline from July 6, 2026. The Resolution of September 2, 2026 extends that deadline by 15 additional days, the maximum allowed by article 32 of Law 39/2015. The lists will be published in the BOE once that extended deadline is reached.
What professional groups are included in this selective process?
The selective process affects professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, subject to the IV Single Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General State Administration. It includes both open competition and internal promotion modalities.
How much time do I have to remedy my exclusion if I appear on the exclusion list?
You will have 10 business days from the publication of the admission and exclusion lists to submit the documentation or correction that remedies the defect that led to your exclusion. This deadline has not been modified by the extension.
Why has the deadline for publishing the lists been extended?
The Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory justifies the extension by the high number of applications submitted and the complexity of the process, which covers multiple specialties, five professional groups (M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1) and two simultaneous access modalities (open competition and internal promotion).
When will the date of the first opposition examination be announced?
The date, time and place of the first examination of the opposition phase will be announced together with the publication of the admission and exclusion lists. Until those lists are published, there will be no official date for the first examination.
Official source
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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-2026-18648
