4 Free Appointment Positions at the Institute for Just Transition: Levels 29-30 and €24,549 Allowance

Key data

The Institute for Just Transition (ITJ), an organism attached to the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, announces 4 jobs through the free appointment system by means of the Resolution of October 28, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat. The announcement, published in the BOE on November 3, 2026, activates a deadline of 15 working days for interested civil servants to submit their applications.

These are positions of high technical and management responsibility, with relevant complementary remuneration and functions ranging from subsidy management to the development of just transition strategies at the national level.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution announces the provision of 4 jobs at the Institute for Just Transition through the free appointment system. This system allows the competent body of the department to discretionarily select among candidates who meet the requirements, and also to declare the positions void if no candidate is deemed suitable.

The positions announced are as follows:

The common requirements for all positions are:

• Belong to the General Body of the State Administration
• Classification group: A1
• Demonstrate English language knowledge with a minimum level of C1

The functions of the positions cover four main areas: subsidy management, human resources management, development of just transition strategies, and team coordination. One of the four positions has a character of temporary validity, which means that its duration is limited in time according to the needs of the organism.

Economic and operational impact

From a remuneration perspective, the positions offer a specific allowance of €24,549.84 annually, which is added to the base salary and the destination allowance corresponding to level 29 or 30. In the General State Administration, the destination allowance for level 30 exceeds €12,000 annually, placing the total remuneration of these positions in a competitive range within the state public sector.

From an operational standpoint, the announcement implies that the ITJ strengthens its internal structure in strategic areas: the management of public funds (subsidies), the planning of energy policy, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. This reflects a commitment to consolidating technical capacity within the organism, at a time when fair energy transition is a political and budgetary priority at the national and European level.

The fact that one of the positions is temporary is relevant: the candidate should assess the stability of the destination before applying, especially if it involves geographic mobility or giving up a current position with greater security.

Who does it affect?

• Civil servants of the General Body of the State Administration, group A1, who meet the C1 English requirement and are interested in positions at levels 29-30 in the field of energy transition.
• Active civil servants assigned to any ministry or organism who wish horizontal mobility towards the ITJ.
• HR managers of public organisms who manage the mobility of their civil servants and must be aware of active announcements.
• Candidates with a technical-energy profile within the Administration, especially those working on ecological transition policies, European funds, or subsidy management.

Civil servants from other bodies (Commercial Technicians, Tax Inspectors, etc.) or temporary staff cannot apply, even if they provide services at the ITJ. The A1 group requirement also excludes civil servants of group A2 or lower.

Practical example

A civil servant of the General Body of the State Administration, group A1, currently assigned to the State Secretariat for Energy with level 26, wants to progress to a position of greater responsibility. He meets the C1 English requirement (accredited with a certificate from the Official School of Languages) and has experience in managing European subsidies.

This civil servant can submit his candidacy for one of the Advisor Member positions at the ITJ through the Funciona (SIGP) portal with his electronic certificate, within 15 working days from November 3, 2026. If selected, he would move from a destination allowance of level 26 to one of level 29 or 30, plus the €24,549.84 specific allowance. The appointment corresponds to the competent body of the department, which can discretionarily assess his profile against other candidates.

If the position he is applying for is the one with temporary validity, he should consider that, when ceasing in it, he might have to return to his original position or apply again, without guarantee of consolidating level 29-30 permanently.

What should civil servants do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you belong to the General Body of the State Administration, group A1, and that you have accreditation of English level C1 or higher.
2. Calculate the actual application deadline: the 15 working day deadline starts on November 3, 2026. Deduct national and local holidays to identify the exact deadline date.
3. Access the Funciona portal (SIGP): the application is exclusively electronic. Make sure your electronic certificate is operational before starting the process.
4. Prepare supporting documentation: gather relevant merits (experience in subsidies, team management, energy strategy) that you can claim in your application.
5. Assess the temporary position: if you are applying for the temporary validity position, analyze the impact on your professional career and your original position before submitting.
6. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE: review the full bases in BOE-A-2026-23030 to learn all the details of the procedure and assessment criteria.

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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-2026-23030