Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 1098/2026, of July 27, of the General Directorate of Justice and Interior (Department of Health and Social Policies of La Rioja) |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 30, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 30, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 10 business days from publication |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps with minimum 3 years of experience |
| Maximum total score | 100 points (60 general merits + 40 specific merits) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
Career civil servant forensic doctors who want to occupy a specialized position at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of La Rioja have a very narrow window of action: 10 business days counted from July 30, 2026. Resolution 1098/2026, published in the BOE that same day, calls a specific merit competition with a two-phase evaluation system and a maximum score of 100 points.
The call allows civil servants to participate regardless of their current territorial destination, which opens the door to forensic doctors located in any autonomous community.
What does this regulation establish?
Resolution 1098/2026 calls a specific merit competition to provide specialized job positions at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of La Rioja. The process is structured in two differentiated phases with different maximum scores:
| Phase | Content evaluated | Maximum score |
|---|---|---|
| General merits | Seniority and teaching activity/publications | 60 points |
| Specific merits | Doctorate, medical specialties, training and experience in similar positions | 40 points |
The submission of applications is exclusively online and must be done within 10 business days from publication. Additionally, candidates must attach a report of up to 10 pages for each position applied for, which implies significant documentary preparation.
Economic and operational impact
For interested forensic doctors, the operational impact is immediate: the 10 business day deadline is very tight and requires having merit documentation ready from the start. The elements that provide the most points are:
- Seniority as career civil servant (included in the 60 points of general merits).
- Teaching activity and publications (also within general merits).
- Doctorate and recognized medical specialties (specific merits, up to 40 points).
- Specific training and previous experience in similar positions (specific merits).
For the public bodies involved, the call means filling vacant positions in a specialized organization with highly qualified profiles, ensuring the continuity of legal medicine services in La Rioja.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps with a minimum of 3 years of experience, regardless of their current territorial destination.
- Forensic doctors assigned outside La Rioja who want to transfer to this community.
- Forensic doctors already assigned in La Rioja who aspire to occupy a specialized position at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences.
The following are expressly excluded:
- Civil servants in a situation of voluntary leave during the mandatory minimum period.
- Civil servants sanctioned with forced transfer.
Practical example
A career civil servant forensic doctor with 12 years of seniority, several scientific publications in specialized journals, a doctorate in medicine and previous experience in an Institute of Legal Medicine in another autonomous community, is in a very competitive position for this competition.
In the general merits phase (max. 60 points) they would accumulate points for their seniority and teaching activity and publications. In the specific merits phase (max. 40 points) they would add points for the doctorate, medical specialty and experience in similar positions. Their profile would allow them to aspire to a total score close to the maximum of 100 points.
To participate, this professional should: submit their application online before the 10 business days expire from July 30, 2026, and prepare a specific report of up to 10 pages for each position they apply for, documenting all their merits.
What should interested parties do now?
- Verify participation requirements: confirm that the 3 year minimum experience as career civil servant of the Forensic Doctors Corps is met and that you are not in a situation of voluntary leave in mandatory minimum period nor sanctioned with forced transfer.
- Gather merit documentation: collect seniority certificates, publications, teaching activity, doctorate degree, recognized medical specialties and proof of experience in similar positions.
- Draft the report: prepare a report of up to 10 pages for each position you apply for, adapted to the evaluation criteria of the call.
- Submit the application online: do so within the 10 business day deadline from July 30, 2026. Applications submitted outside the deadline or by non-online means will not be accepted.
- Consult the complete resolution in the BOE: review the full text of Resolution 1098/2026 to verify the exact scoring criteria and the positions called.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to submit an application to the La Rioja 2026 forensic doctors competition?
The deadline is 10 business days counted from the publication of Resolution 1098/2026 in the BOE, which took place on July 30, 2026. Submission is exclusively online.
What minimum requirements are required to participate in the merit competition?
Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps with a minimum of 3 years of experience can participate, regardless of their current territorial destination. Civil servants on voluntary leave during the mandatory minimum period and those sanctioned with forced transfer are excluded.
How is the specific competition of the Institute of Legal Medicine of La Rioja scored?
The competition is divided into two phases: general merits (maximum 60 points, evaluating seniority and teaching activity/publications) and specific merits (maximum 40 points, evaluating doctorate, medical specialties, training and experience in similar positions). The maximum total score is 100 points.
Is it mandatory to submit a report and what length should it be?
Yes. Candidates must submit a report of up to 10 pages for each position applied for. This report is part of the evaluation process and must be submitted together with the online application.
Can forensic doctors assigned outside La Rioja participate?
Yes. The call allows the participation of career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps regardless of their current territorial destination, so a forensic doctor assigned in any other autonomous community can compete for positions at the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of La Rioja.
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-2026-16592