6 Free Appointment Positions at the Ministry of Territorial Policy: Deadlines and Requirements 2026

Key data

Six positions of responsibility at the Ministry of Territorial Policy are being opened for competition through free appointment. The call, published in the BOE on November 3, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-23029), includes profiles ranging from coordination positions to cabinet directorships and technology divisions, all in Madrid and with mostly A1 qualifications.

For career civil servants from the State Administration who meet the requirements, the deadline is short: 15 business days from publication. Submission is exclusively electronic, through the Funciona Portal or the General Electronic Registry.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution of October 27, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory convenes the provision of 6 jobs through the free appointment system. This system allows the Administration to directly select the most suitable candidate among civil servants who meet the requirements, without following the ordinary merit competition procedure.

The positions convened are as follows:

Note: The exact levels and qualifications of the last two positions should be verified in the full text of the resolution, as the official summary indicates a level range of 18 to 30 with mostly A1 qualification.

Applications must be accompanied by curriculum vitae and, where applicable, certificate of services. Against the provision resolution, an appeal for reconsideration may be filed within one month or an administrative litigation appeal within two months.

Economic and operational impact

For civil servants applying for these positions, the impact is direct in terms of remuneration and career development. The level 30 positions (Cabinet Director and Advisory Counselor) represent the ceiling of the remuneration system of the General State Administration in destination allowance, which represents a significant remuneration difference compared to the lower levels of the call.

From an operational perspective, the key aspects are:

• Exclusively electronic submission: through the Funciona Portal or the General Electronic Registry. Paper applications are not accepted.
• Mandatory documentation: updated curriculum vitae and, if applicable, certificate of services rendered.
• Non-extendable deadline: 15 business days from November 3, 2026. Calculating the exact deadline is critical.
• Restricted assignment: most positions require assignment to the State Administration, which excludes civil servants from other administrations unless they meet specific conditions.

Who does it affect?

• Career civil servants of the General State Administration with A1 qualification (and in some positions A2 or C1) who are in active service or equivalent status.
• Civil servants with technology profile (IT) who aspire to the IT Division Director position at the Ministry.
• High-level civil servants (levels 28-30) seeking advisory or cabinet director positions.
• Legal and technical advisors with experience in area coordination or territorial policies.
• HR departments of public bodies that must manage their civil servants' applications and process the necessary service certificates.

Practical example

A civil servant from the Senior Body of State Civil Administrators (group A1, current level 26) with experience in technology project coordination in the Administration decides to apply for the IT Division Director position (level 28).

Their specific steps would be:

1. Verify that they meet the requirements for assignment to the State Administration and the A1 qualification required.
2. Prepare the curriculum vitae highlighting their IT experience and project management in the Administration.
3. Request from their personnel unit the certificate of services with sufficient advance notice, given that the total deadline is 15 business days.
4. Access the Funciona Portal or the General Electronic Registry and submit the application before the deadline expires (approximately November 24, 2026, according to business day calculation).

If they do not submit the application within the deadline, they cannot be considered for the position in this call. The provision resolution, once adopted, may be appealed for reconsideration within one month or before the administrative litigation court within two months.

What should civil servants do now?

1. Review the requirements for each position in the full text of the resolution (BOE-A-2026-23029): minimum level, qualification, assignment body and any specific requirements.
2. Calculate the deadline: 15 business days from November 3, 2026. Exclude Saturdays, Sundays and national and local holidays in Madrid.
3. Prepare the documentation: updated curriculum vitae and, if required, certificate of services. Request it from the personnel unit with sufficient advance notice.
4. Access the Funciona Portal or the General Electronic Registry to submit the electronic application within the deadline.
5. Save the submission receipt: it is proof that the application was made on time and in the correct form.
6. Inform the HR department of the original unit, which must manage the possible certification of services and the possible release of the current position in case of selection.

Official source

Consult complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-23029)

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-2026-23029