29 fixed IT positions at UB 2026: groups, deadlines and how to apply

Key data

The University of Barcelona is putting up for grabs 29 fixed-term staff positions in the IT area through a competitive examination process published in the BOE on 30 June 2026. The call, under the Resolution of 18 June 2026, affects technical profiles from three different professional groups and opens several access routes: transfer, reinstatement from leave of absence, internal promotion and new entry.

The deadline for submitting applications is 10 working days counted from the publication of the extract in the BOE. Since the extract was published on 30 June 2026, candidates must calculate the deadline precisely and prepare the documentation without delay.

What does this call establish?

The call distributes the 29 positions among three professional groups, each with differentiated profiles:

The selection system is the competitive examination, which combines an examination phase (knowledge and/or aptitude tests) with a competition phase (assessment of merits). The call contemplates four access routes:

• Transfer route
• Reinstatement from leave of absence
• Internal promotion
• New entry

The full bases —which regulate participation requirements, syllabus, merit assessment and the complete procedure— were published in the DOGC no. 9689 of 18 June 2026. Subsequent announcements of the process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, results) will be published in the DOGC and/or on the electronic headquarters of the University of Barcelona.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, obtaining a fixed-term staff position at a public university means indefinite contractual stability, remuneration according to the collective agreement for staff at Catalan public universities and access to career development within the institution.

From an operational perspective, the three groups have different implications in terms of responsibility and remuneration:

• Group I (8 positions): Positions of greater technical and management responsibility, such as analyst or project manager. Corresponds to university degree qualifications or equivalent.
• Group II (13 positions): Positions of qualified technical execution, such as programmer or mid-level technician. This is the group with the largest number of positions called.
• Group III (8 positions): Positions of specialized technical support, such as specialist technician. Requires vocational training or equivalent.

For UB, this call represents the consolidation of staffing in the IT area, reducing temporary positions in structural IT roles, in line with the requirements of regulations on reducing temporary employment in the public sector.

Who does it affect?

• IT professionals seeking stable public employment in Catalonia
• Analysts, project managers and Group I profiles with university qualifications
• Programmers and mid-level technicians (Group II) in the IT sector
• Specialist IT technicians (Group III) with vocational training
• Temporary staff at UB aspiring to internal promotion or reinstatement after leave of absence
• Staff from other universities or administrations opting for the transfer route

Practical example

A programmer with several years of experience in the private sector who wants to stabilize in the public sector can apply for Group II (13 positions, the group with the largest offer in this call) through the new entry route. They must submit their application within the 10 working days following 30 June 2026, consult the full bases in DOGC no. 9689 to learn the syllabus and exact requirements, and prepare documentation proving their qualifications and experience for the competition phase.

If they already work as temporary staff at UB, they can assess whether they meet the requirements for the internal promotion route, which generally requires a minimum period of service in the immediately lower category.

What should candidates do now?

1. Calculate the application deadline: The deadline is 10 working days from 30 June 2026. Identify the exact closing date taking into account local and national holidays.
2. Download the full bases: Access DOGC no. 9689 of 18 June 2026 to read the participation requirements, complete syllabus and merit scale for each group.
3. Identify the appropriate group and route: Determine whether you meet the requirements of Group I, II or III and whether you can opt for transfer, reinstatement, internal promotion or new entry.
4. Prepare the documentation: Gather academic qualifications, proof of professional experience and any merit assessable in the competition phase before the deadline closes.
5. Submit the application through UB's electronic headquarters: Announcements and process communications will be published in the DOGC and on the electronic headquarters of the University of Barcelona. Activate alerts so you don't miss any notifications.

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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-2026-14194