31 fixed positions at the Ministry of Agriculture 2026: specialties, deadlines and how to apply

Key data

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food announces 31 fixed labor positions through the Resolution of July 6, 2026 from the Undersecretary, published in the BOE on July 8, 2026. The positions are distributed across seven specialties and are structured under the IV Single Collective Agreement for labor personnel of the General State Administration (AGE). The process responds to the Public Employment Offers of 2023 and 2024, reflecting the commitment to consolidate staffing with specific technical needs.

What does this call establish?

The call opens a selection process to fill 31 fixed labor positions at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and its autonomous bodies. The positions are distributed among the professional groups M3 and M1 of the IV Single Collective Agreement of the AGE. Below is the complete breakdown by specialty:

Access is structured through two channels: open competition (general access) and internal promotion (for public employees already belonging to the AGE). Additionally, a quota of positions is reserved for persons with disabilities, in accordance with current public employment regulations.

The complete bases of the call will be published on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and on the Funciona Portal, which is the human resources portal of the AGE. Registration is carried out exclusively through form 790 at the general electronic access point of the Administration.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, participating in this selection process involves paying the examination rights fee associated with form 790. The specific amount of this fee is not specified in the published resolution, but will be detailed in the complete bases available on the Funciona Portal and on the ministry's website.

From the Administration's perspective, the call represents the stabilization of 31 jobs linked to the OEP of 2023 and 2024, which implies a multi-year budget commitment in remuneration for fixed labor personnel classified in groups M3 and M1 of the IV Single Collective Agreement of the AGE.

For the ministry's autonomous bodies, the incorporation of specialized technical profiles—especially in areas such as Sound for Audiovisuals (7 positions), Building and civil works (6 positions) and Graphic arts (6 positions)—strengthens operational capacities that until now could have been covered with temporary staff or external service contracts.

Who does it affect?

• Open competition candidates: any person who meets the general requirements for access to public employment and the specific requirements of each announced specialty.
• AGE public employees: those who opt for internal promotion and meet the requirements of the IV Single Collective Agreement to access groups M3 or M1.
• Persons with disabilities: there is a specific position reserve within the general quota of 31 positions.
• Professionals in the 7 announced specialties: Sociology, Psychology, General maintenance, Building and civil works, Sound for Audiovisuals, Graphic arts and Chemistry.
• Autonomous bodies of the Ministry of Agriculture: are the potential destinations of the filled positions.

Practical example

A sound technician with experience in audiovisual production currently working in the private sector decides to apply for the open competition in the "Sound for Audiovisuals" specialty. With 7 positions announced in that specialty—the largest in the entire call—the chances of access are relatively broad compared to specialties with only 2 positions such as Psychology or Chemistry.

This candidate must access the general electronic access point of the AGE, complete form 790 to pay the examination rights fee and submit the application within the deadline of 20 business days from July 8, 2026. If the BOE publication was on July 8 (Tuesday), the 20 business day deadline would end approximately at the end of July or beginning of August 2026, depending on applicable holidays. It is essential to consult the complete bases on the Funciona Portal to know the specific requirements for qualifications and experience of the specialty.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify the exact registration deadline: the deadline is 20 business days from July 8, 2026. Calculate the final date taking into account applicable national and regional holidays.
2. Consult the complete bases: access the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and the Funciona Portal to learn about the qualification, experience and merit requirements for each specialty.
3. Prepare the documentation: gather the supporting documents for qualifications, professional experience and, if applicable, disability certificate to access the reserved quota.
4. Perform electronic registration: the application is mandatory electronically through form 790 at the general access point of the AGE. Paper applications are not accepted.
5. Identify the correct access channel: if you are a public employee of the AGE, evaluate whether you meet the requirements for internal promotion, which may have different conditions than open competition.
6. Follow ministry publications: lists of admitted candidates, exam dates and other communications will be published on the ministry's website and on the Funciona Portal, not necessarily in the BOE.

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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-2026-14789