1,341 Fixed Positions in Defense 2026: Specialties, Deadlines and How to Apply

Key data

The Ministry of Defense activates in July 2026 one of the broadest labor personnel selection processes in recent years: 1,341 fixed positions under the IV Collective Agreement for the General State Administration (AGE) and the Public Employment Offers of 2023 and 2024. Resolution 430/38310/2026, of July 1, published in the BOE on July 7, opens a period of 20 working days for candidates to submit their application electronically.

The positions cover a very broad spectrum of specialties, from healthcare and teaching profiles to aeromechanical maintenance, hospitality, construction and administrative services, which expands the range of potential candidates well above the usual Defense selection processes.

What does this call establish?

The call structures the positions into five professional groups of the IV Collective Agreement for the AGE: M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1. Each group corresponds to a different qualification and remuneration level within the labor scale of the General State Administration.

The specialties called cover very diverse areas:

• Teaching
• Medicine and nursing
• Aeromechanical maintenance
• Hospitality
• Construction
• Administrative services

The distribution of positions also includes reserves for people with disabilities and specific quotas for Troops, Navy and Complementary Military Personnel, in application of the preferential access principles established for this group.

Regarding the equality framework, the call applies the principle of gender equality in accordance with Organic Law 3/2007 and the IV Equality Plan of the AGE.

The complete bases of the call will be published on the websites of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function, where candidates can consult the syllabi, scoring scales and specific requirements by specialty.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, accessing one of these positions means obtaining the status of fixed labor personnel of the General State Administration, with the remuneration guarantees and stability established by the IV Collective Agreement. This implies job security, remuneration regulated by agreement and access to public sector social benefits.

For the Ministry of Defense, this call responds to the need to fill structural vacancies accumulated in the OEP of 2023 and 2024, consolidating staff in critical areas such as military health, aeronautical maintenance and support services.

From an operational point of view, the process is entirely electronic: registration is carried out through administracion.gob.es using form 790, which requires candidates to have a digital certificate, electronic ID or cl@ve to complete the procedure within the deadline.

Who does it affect?

• Citizens in open competition who meet the qualification requirements and general conditions for access to public employment in groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1.
• Labor personnel already employed in the AGE who opt for internal promotion (619 reserved positions).
• People with disabilities who avail themselves of the position reserves established in the call.
• Troops, Navy and Complementary Military Personnel with the right to a specific quota within the process.
• Professionals in teaching, healthcare, aeromechanics, hospitality, construction and administration interested in public employment in the Defense sector.
• Labor advisors and HR managers who advise candidates or manage access to public employment processes.

Practical example

A nurse with university qualifications who currently works in the private sector can apply for the open competition positions in the professional group corresponding to their specialty (medicine/nursing). They have 20 working days from July 7, 2026 to complete their electronic registration on administracion.gob.es using form 790. If they pass the selection process, they will obtain the status of fixed labor personnel of the Ministry of Defense, with remuneration and conditions regulated by the IV Collective Agreement for the AGE.

On the other hand, a temporary labor worker at the Ministry of Defense with sufficient seniority can opt for the 619 internal promotion positions, competing in a reserved round that allows them to consolidate their employment situation without competing with external candidates.

What should interested parties do now?

1. Verify the exact deadline: the registration period is 20 working days from July 7, 2026. Calculate the deadline excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.
2. Consult the complete bases: access the websites of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Function to review the specific requirements by specialty, syllabi and scoring scales before registering.
3. Prepare electronic access: registration is mandatory electronic through administracion.gob.es. Make sure your digital certificate, electronic ID or cl@ve is operational before starting the procedure.
4. Complete form 790: this is the official application form. Check that all data is correct before submitting it, as errors may invalidate the application.
5. Identify the correct round: determine if you can apply for open competition (684 positions), internal promotion (619 positions), or if you have the right to a reserve for disability or quota for Troops/Navy/Complementary Military Personnel.
6. Seek advice if necessary: if you have doubts about access requirements or the process, consult with an advisor specialized in public employment before the deadline expires.

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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-2026-14677