Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 30 October 2026, from the Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food |
|---|---|
| Publication | 10 November 2026 |
| Entry into force | 10 November 2026 |
| Affected parties | Civil servants of the A1 body of the General State Administration |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Provision system | Free appointment |
| Levels called | 29 and 30 |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from 10/11/2026 |
| Application channel | Funciona Portal (electronic, mandatory) |
Three high-level positions in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food are filled through free appointment starting 10 November 2026. The call, published through the Resolution of 30 October 2026 from the Under-Secretariat, opens a period of 15 business days for civil servants of the A1 body of the General State Administration to submit their candidacy.
Unlike merit-based competition, free appointment grants the calling body full discretion to choose the candidate it considers most suitable. This makes the quality of the curriculum vitae and the accreditation of merits decisive for obtaining these positions.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls for the provision of the following job positions through the free appointment system:
| Position | Unit / Body | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability | 29-30 |
| Advisory Advisor | General Secretariat of Fisheries | 29-30 |
| Area Coordinator | General Secretariat of Fisheries | 29-30 |
Candidates must submit a curriculum vitae with accredited merits, with special consideration of experience in European and international institutions. The application is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal.
The competent body has the power to freely appoint the most suitable candidate among applicants, or declare the position vacant if no candidate meets the required profile.
Economic and operational impact
The positions called are level 29 and 30, the highest in the remuneration system of the General State Administration for ordinary job positions. This implies supplements for position and specific items significantly higher than the average for civil servants.
From an operational perspective, free appointment has two key implications compared to merit-based competition:
- Greater discretion of the calling body: there is no public objective scoring that determines the outcome. The profile, trajectory and suitability for the position are assessed directly.
- Possibility of discretionary dismissal: positions filled through free appointment can be terminated at any time by the body that appointed them, without need for disciplinary proceedings.
- Valuation of international experience: the call expressly indicates experience in European and international institutions as a relevant merit, which guides the sought profile.
For the Ministry, filling these positions with solid profiles in animal health, traceability and fisheries is strategic in a context of increasing European regulation on food safety and fisheries management.
Who does it affect?
- Civil servants of the A1 body of the General State Administration who wish to apply for level 29-30 positions in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.
- Technicians with experience in animal health and hygiene and traceability who aspire to the Deputy Director position.
- Civil servants with a fisheries policy profile who apply for the Advisory Advisor or Area Coordinator position in the General Secretariat of Fisheries.
- Civil servants with experience in European or international bodies, whose profile is expressly valued in this call.
Practical example
A civil servant of the A1 body of the AGE currently assigned at level 26, with previous experience in Spain's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels and knowledge of animal welfare regulations, decides to apply for the position of Deputy Director in Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability.
Their process would be as follows:
- Access the Funciona Portal before the 15 business day deadline from 10/11/2026 expires.
- Complete the electronic application and attach their curriculum vitae with accredited merits, highlighting their experience in European institutions.
- The competent body of the Ministry evaluates their candidacy along with other applicants.
- If selected, they access a position at level 29-30, with the corresponding salary increase. If the body does not consider any candidate suitable, it may declare the position vacant.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify the body requirement: only civil servants of the A1 body of the AGE can compete. Confirm your administrative status before starting the application.
- Calculate the deadline: the 15 business day period begins on 10/11/2026. Identify the exact deadline by discounting national and local holidays.
- Prepare the curriculum vitae with accredited merits: gather documentation that accredits experience in animal health, traceability, fisheries or European and international institutions, depending on the position you are applying for.
- Access the Funciona Portal: the application is exclusively electronic. Make sure you have operational access to the portal and a valid digital certificate before the deadline.
- Submit the application within the deadline: applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Do not leave submission for the last day.
Frequently asked questions
What positions are called in this free appointment of the Ministry of Agriculture 2026?
Three level 29-30 positions are called: Deputy Director in Animal Health and Hygiene and Traceability, Advisory Advisor in the General Secretariat of Fisheries, and Area Coordinator in the General Secretariat of Fisheries.
What is the deadline for applying for free appointment positions in Agriculture?
The deadline is 15 business days from 10 November 2026, the date of publication and entry into force of the resolution. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
How is the application for free appointment in the Ministry of Agriculture submitted?
The application must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal. It is necessary to attach a curriculum vitae with accredited merits. Paper applications or applications through other channels are not accepted.
What merits are valued in this free appointment call?
The resolution expressly indicates experience in European and international institutions as a relevant merit. Since it is a free appointment, the competent body discretionarily values the candidate's overall profile and suitability for the position.
Can any of the called positions be declared vacant?
Yes. The competent body can declare the position vacant if it considers that none of the applicants meet the suitable profile for the position. This possibility is inherent to the free appointment system.
Official source
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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-2026-23542
