Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 28, 2026, from the General Directorate of Teaching Staff of Extremadura — under Order EFD/1041/2026 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | November 4, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 5, 2026 |
| Application deadline | From November 5 to 26, 2026 |
| Full publication | Official Gazette of Extremadura (DOE) no. 210, of October 30, 2026 |
| Receiving body | Service of Administration and Legal Regime of Teaching Staff — Mérida |
| Scope | National (state-wide transfer contest) |
| Category | Public Sector — Education |
| Academic year | 2026/2027 |
Teaching staff in Extremadura who want to change their destination in the 2026-2027 academic year have a window of 22 business days to act: from November 5 to 26, 2026. The Resolution of October 28, 2026 from the General Directorate of Teaching Staff publishes in the BOE of November 4 the call for state-wide transfer contests, under Order EFD/1041/2026.
The full content of the calls — requirements, scoring systems and positions — is found in the Official Gazette of Extremadura no. 210, of October 30, 2026. The BOE acts as the state reference publication, but the operational details are in the DOE.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls for the state-wide transfer contest for the 2026-2027 academic year, a procedure through which active teaching staff can request a change of destination between autonomous communities or within Extremadura itself, competing with teachers from the rest of the country.
The bodies included in the call are as follows:
| Teaching body | Educational level / Specialty |
|---|---|
| Full Professors of Secondary Education | Secondary Education |
| Secondary Education Teachers | Secondary Education |
| Technical Professors of Vocational Training | Vocational Training |
| Professors of Official Language Schools (EOI) | Language teaching |
| Conservatory Professors | Musical and dance education |
| Professors of Plastic Arts and Design | Plastic arts and design |
| Teachers | Early Childhood and Primary Education |
| Education Inspectors | Educational inspection |
Participants must meet the requirements and scoring criteria established in the applicable state procedural regulations (Order EFD/1041/2026). The scoring system weighs factors such as seniority, academic merits and the applicant's administrative status.
Economic and operational impact
For teachers, a transfer has direct economic and personal consequences: change in destination allowance according to the receiving autonomous community, possible variations in the autonomous-specific allowance and costs of personal and family relocation.
For the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training of Extremadura, the transfer contest is the main mechanism for planning staffing for the following academic year. Positions that remain vacant after the contest resolution will be filled through other procedures (service commissions, temporary staff).
From an operational perspective, educational centers affected by departures or arrivals of teaching staff will need to adjust their staffing and teaching schedules once the final contest resolution is published, likely before the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Who does it affect?
- Active teaching staff from Extremadura belonging to the 8 called bodies who wish to change their destination.
- Teaching staff from other autonomous communities who want to obtain a position in Extremadura (state-wide contest).
- Secondary Education, Vocational Training, Official Language Schools, Conservatories, Art Schools and Primary and Early Childhood centers in Extremadura that may see their staffing modified.
- Education Inspectors who want to request transfer to or from Extremadura.
- Management teams and academic coordinators of affected centers, who must anticipate possible staffing changes for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Practical example
A Secondary Education Teacher with permanent assignment at a school in Badajoz wants to transfer to a center in their home community. Under this call, they can submit their application between November 5 and 26, 2026 directed to the Service of Administration and Legal Regime of Teaching Staff in Mérida.
To do so, they must prove the merits required by Order EFD/1041/2026 and order their destination requests according to the national scoring system. If they do not submit the application before November 26, they will be excluded from the process and must wait for the 2027-2028 academic year call.
Similarly, a Primary Education Teacher assigned in another autonomous community who wishes to join a school in Extremadura can participate in this same state-wide contest, competing with Extremadura teachers under the same scoring criteria.
What should teachers do now?
- Consult DOE no. 210 (October 30, 2026) to read the full text of the call, participation requirements and the scoring system applicable to your specific teaching body.
- Verify that you meet the participation requirements according to Order EFD/1041/2026: minimum seniority, active administrative status and authorized body.
- Prepare supporting documentation of merits before November 5 to be able to submit the application from the first day of the deadline.
- Submit the application before November 26, 2026 directed to the Service of Administration and Legal Regime of Teaching Staff in Mérida. There is no extension of the deadline.
- If you are a principal or academic coordinator, identify which teachers at your center could participate and anticipate possible vacancies for planning the 2026-2027 academic year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to request a teaching transfer in Extremadura in 2026?
The application deadline is November 5 to 26, 2026. Applications must be directed to the Service of Administration and Legal Regime of Teaching Staff in Mérida. No extensions are contemplated according to the published resolution.
What teaching bodies can participate in the Extremadura 2026-2027 transfer contest?
Staff from the following bodies can participate: Full Professors and Secondary Education Teachers, Technical Professors of Vocational Training, Professors of Official Language Schools, Conservatory Professors, Professors of Plastic Arts and Design, Teachers and Education Inspectors.
Where are the requirements and scoring criteria for the transfer contest published?
The full content of the call — requirements, scoring systems and positions — was published in the Official Gazette of Extremadura no. 210, of October 30, 2026. The applicable procedural regulation is Order EFD/1041/2026.
Can teachers from other autonomous communities participate in this contest?
Yes. This is a state-wide transfer contest, so teaching staff from any autonomous community can request positions in Extremadura, competing under the same scoring criteria as Extremadura teachers.
What happens if a teacher does not submit the application before November 26, 2026?
They are excluded from the process for the 2026-2027 academic year and must wait for the next annual call. The deadline is non-extendable according to the resolution published in the BOE on November 4, 2026.
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-2026-23149
