Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 31 August 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, calling a general competition for the provision of jobs at the National Institute of Statistics |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | 10 September 2026 |
| Entry into force | 10 September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the BOE |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration |
| Calling body | Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business |
| Destination body | National Institute of Statistics (INE) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
The general merit competition for the provision of positions at the National Institute of Statistics (INE) is already underway. The Resolution of 31 August 2026 from the Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, published in the BOE of 10 September 2026, opens the deadline for interested civil servants to request their transfer to this body. Only budgeted vacancies are called, which guarantees that the positions have real economic coverage.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls a general merit competition to fill vacant and budgeted positions at the INE. Below are the key elements of the procedure:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of competition | General merit competition |
| Positions called | Budgeted vacancies at the INE |
| Who can participate | Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except firm suspension |
| Permanence requirement | Minimum 2 years in the current permanent destination position (with limited exceptions) |
| Application channel | Electronically through the Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate |
| Submission deadline | 15 business days from publication in the BOE (from 10/09/2026) |
| Equality principle | The IV Equality Plan of the AGE is applied |
| Obligation to participate | Civil servants in provisional assignment whose position is called are obliged to compete |
The minimum permanence requirement of two years in the current permanent destination position is one of the most relevant filters. The regulation contemplates limited exceptions, but does not detail their content in the competition resolution: those who believe they are in an exceptional situation should review the general AGE position provision regulations.
Economic and operational impact
For civil servants, a transfer through a merit competition has direct consequences on remuneration, geographic destination and job stability. The most relevant operational aspects are:
- Opportunity cost: Not participating when you meet the requirements can mean losing a budgeted vacancy that will not be called again in the short term.
- Legal obligation for provisionally assigned: Civil servants in provisional assignment whose position is included in the call have no choice: they must participate. Failing to do so may have administrative consequences.
- Very tight deadline: 15 business days is a narrow margin. The application is exclusively electronic and requires a valid electronic certificate. Any technical or certificate problem must be resolved before the deadline expires.
- Gender equality: The process incorporates the IV Equality Plan of the AGE, which may influence the tiebreaker criteria and merit assessment.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the AGE who wish to transfer to the INE and have been in their current permanent destination position for at least 2 years.
- Civil servants in provisional assignment whose job is included in the call: they have an obligation to participate.
- Civil servants in special administrative situations (leave of absence, special services, etc.): they can participate as long as they are not in a situation of firm suspension and meet the other requirements within the deadline for submitting applications.
- HR managers of AGE bodies: must identify which employees are in provisional assignment with positions called and inform them of the obligation to compete.
Practical example
Imagine that a career civil servant has been permanently occupying a position in the Provincial Delegation of Economy in Valencia for three years. He wants to transfer to Madrid to work at the INE. This civil servant meets the minimum permanence requirement of 2 years and can submit his application.
The process he must follow is as follows:
- Access the Funciona Portal with his valid electronic certificate before the 15 business days from 10/09/2026 expire.
- Select the INE positions he wishes to apply for, in order of preference.
- Prove his merits according to the competition scoring scale.
- Send the application electronically and save the submission receipt.
If, on the other hand, this civil servant had only been in his permanent position for 18 months, he could not participate unless he is in one of the limited exceptional cases provided for by the general AGE position provision regulations.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify the permanence requirement: Check if you have been in your current permanent destination position for at least 2 years. If you have not been there for 2 years, check if your case fits into any limited exception.
- Check your administrative situation: Make sure you are not in a situation of firm suspension, which is the only absolute impediment to participate.
- Review your electronic certificate: The application is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. Verify that your electronic certificate is valid before the deadline expires.
- Calculate the exact deadline: The 15 business day deadline starts on 10/09/2026. Identify the exact deadline date by counting business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays).
- If you are in provisional assignment: Check if your position is included in the call. In that case, participation is mandatory, not optional.
- Prepare merit documentation: Gather the documents proving your merits according to the competition scoring scale before accessing the Funciona Portal.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I have to request the transfer to the INE?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on 10 September 2026. After that deadline, applications are not accepted out of time.
How many years must I have been in my current position to be able to compete?
The regulation requires a minimum of 2 years in the current permanent destination position. There are limited exceptions, but they are not detailed in the competition resolution: they must be consulted in the general AGE position provision regulations.
How do I submit the application for the INE competition?
The application must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. Paper applications or applications through other channels are not accepted.
Am I obliged to participate if I am in provisional assignment?
Yes. Civil servants in a situation of provisional assignment whose position is called in this competition have the obligation to participate. It is not a voluntary option in that case.
Can civil servants on leave of absence or in special services participate?
Yes. Career civil servants in any administrative situation can participate, as long as they meet the requirements within the deadline for submitting applications and are not in a situation of firm suspension, which is the only absolute impediment.
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-2026-18920
