Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 9, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, publishing the Agreement for management delegation to IMSERSO of the selection process for fixed-term civil service staff in groups M3, M2, E2 and E1 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 16, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 9, 2026 |
| Base announcement | Resolution of July 6, 2026 |
| Reference OPE | OPE 2023 and OPE 2024 |
| Applicable agreement | IV Single Collective Agreement for civil service staff of the AGE |
| Groups announced | M3, M2, E2 and E1 |
| Access modalities | General open access system and internal promotion |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-15560 |
Fixed-term civil service exams for the Ministry of Social Rights have a new operational manager. The Under-Secretariat has delegated to IMSERSO the operational management of the selection process to fill positions in professional groups M3, M2, E2 and E1 of the IV Single Collective Agreement of the General State Administration, corresponding to public employment offers from 2023 and 2024.
The delegation is formalized through the Resolution of July 9, 2026, published in the BOE on July 16, 2026, although effective from the date of the resolution itself. The announcement of positions was published on July 6, 2026.
What does this regulation establish?
The Under-Secretariat of Social Rights delegates to IMSERSO the operational execution of the selection process, although competential ownership remains with the Under-Secretariat. This means that IMSERSO acts as the executing body, but substantive decisions remain the responsibility of the Ministry.
The specific tasks assumed by IMSERSO are:
- Reception of candidate applications
- Proposal of lists of admitted and excluded candidates
- Management of selection process exercises
- Preparation of lists of qualified candidates
A Monitoring Committee is also established to coordinate the execution of the agreement between the Under-Secretariat and IMSERSO. Expenses derived from the process will be charged to the IMSERSO's own budget.
Announced specialties and groups
| Professional group | Announced specialties | Access system |
|---|---|---|
| M3 | Psychology, Medicine | Open access and internal promotion |
| M2 | Nursing, Occupational therapy | Open access and internal promotion |
| E2 | Hospitality, Vehicle driving | Open access and internal promotion |
| E1 | Nursing auxiliary care, Domestic activities | Open access and internal promotion |
Economic and operational impact
From a budgetary perspective, all expenses of the selection process fall on IMSERSO's budget, not directly on the Ministry of Social Rights. This has internal planning implications for the organization, which must absorb the management costs of a process covering eight specialties across four different professional groups.
For candidates, the operational impact is clear: IMSERSO will be the main contact throughout the process, not the Under-Secretariat. Any communication regarding lists of admitted candidates, exercise announcements or partial results will be channeled through this organization.
For organizations in the social and healthcare sector, the announcement of positions in specialties such as psychology, medicine, nursing or occupational therapy may affect the availability of professionals in the private labor market during the preparation and examination period.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates for fixed-term civil service staff of the AGE in groups M3, M2, E2 and E1 of the Ministry of Social Rights
- Psychologists, doctors, nurses and occupational therapists who wish to access or advance in the General State Administration
- Professionals in hospitality, vehicle driving, nursing auxiliary care and domestic activities interested in stable public employment
- Civil service employees applying for internal promotion in the announced groups
- HR departments of IMSERSO and the Ministry of Social Rights, which must coordinate process execution through the Monitoring Committee
- Civil service exam preparation academies and centers in the announced specialties
Practical example
A nurse currently working in the private sector who wants to access as fixed-term civil service staff of the AGE should know that her selection process—from application submission to results publication—will be managed entirely by IMSERSO, although the positions belong to the Ministry of Social Rights.
In practice, this means that when she checks the status of her application, the list of admitted candidates or the date of exercises, she must contact the channels provided by IMSERSO, not the general electronic office of the Ministry. The announcement she must follow is the one published on July 6, 2026, which is the base resolution of the selection process.
Similarly, a nursing auxiliary already working in the AGE who wants to advance internally to group E1 must follow the same procedure, since the internal promotion modality is also included in the delegation to IMSERSO.
What should candidates do now?
- Locate the base announcement: Consult the Resolution of July 6, 2026, which sets out the requirements, positions and deadlines for the selection process. It is the mandatory starting point.
- Identify the corresponding group and specialty: Verify if your profile fits in M3 (psychology, medicine), M2 (nursing, occupational therapy), E2 (hospitality, driving) or E1 (nursing auxiliary care, domestic activities).
- Follow IMSERSO communications: Since the organization assumes operational management, lists of admitted candidates, exercise dates and results will be published through its official channels.
- Verify the access modality: Confirm whether you are applying for open access or internal promotion, as both modalities are announced but may have different requirements and deadlines.
- Monitor the Monitoring Committee: Any incident or modification in the process will be coordinated between the Under-Secretariat and IMSERSO through this committee, which may generate additional communications.
Frequently asked questions
What specialties are announced in the IMSERSO 2026 civil service exams?
The announced specialties are: psychology and medicine (group M3), nursing and occupational therapy (group M2), hospitality and vehicle driving (group E2), and nursing auxiliary care and domestic activities (group E1). All correspond to the IV Single Collective Agreement of the AGE and derive from OPE 2023 and 2024.
Who manages the selection process and who has final competence?
IMSERSO manages the process operationally (application reception, lists of admitted candidates, exercises and lists of qualified candidates), but competential ownership remains with the Under-Secretariat of Social Rights. A Monitoring Committee exists to coordinate both organizations.
Which OPE do these positions correspond to and when was the announcement published?
The positions derive from the Public Employment Offers of 2023 and 2024. The announcement of the selection process was published by Resolution of July 6, 2026, and the delegation of management to IMSERSO was formalized on July 9, 2026 (published in BOE on July 16, 2026).
Who bears the costs of the selection process?
Expenses derived from the management of the selection process are entirely charged to IMSERSO's budget, not directly to the Ministry of Social Rights.
Can I access through internal promotion or only through open access?
Both modalities are announced. The selection process includes the general open access system and internal promotion for groups M3, M2, E2 and E1. The specific requirements for each modality are set out in the Resolution of July 6, 2026.
Official source
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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-2026-15560