150 Inspector Positions at the National Police 2026: Requirements and Selection Process

Key data

150 Inspector positions in the Executive Scale of the National Police are announced through free competition, published in the BOE on July 10, 2026 through the Resolution of July 7, 2026 from the General Directorate of Police (BOE-A-2026-15054). The number of positions is expandable with vacancies generated by the internal promotion process.

This call is the open access route to one of the most relevant ranks in the National Police Corps. Applicants who pass the process will be students of the National Police School, dependent on the Training and Development Division.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution fully regulates the selection process to access the Inspector category of the Executive Scale of the National Police. The process is structured in three mandatory and successive phases:

• Phase 1 — Competition: Selective tests that evaluate the knowledge and skills of applicants.
• Phase 2 — Training course: Conducted at the National Police School (Training and Development Division).
• Phase 3 — Practical module: Period of practical application of acquired knowledge.

The access requirements that applicants must meet are as follows:

Personnel already active as National Police are exempt from accrediting some of these requirements, although they must not have serious unresolved sanctions in their disciplinary record.

A critical aspect: all requirements must be maintained throughout the entire selection process. Failure to comply with any of them results in automatic exclusion of the applicant, regardless of the phase they are in.

Economic and operational impact

This call does not generate direct costs for private companies, but it does have relevant operational implications for different groups:

• Exam preparation academies: The opening of 150 positions activates immediate demand for specific training for the Executive Scale. The requirement for B1 level in English or French also increases demand for language courses aimed at exam candidates.
• Universities and qualification centers: The requirement for a university degree consolidates the academic route as a mandatory entry point to the Executive Scale.
• Active applicants in the National Police: The call opens a parallel internal promotion route, with specific conditions (absence of serious unresolved sanctions).
• Public Administration: The incorporation of up to 150 new inspectors strengthens the operational capacity of the National Police Corps in the Executive Scale.

Who does it affect?

• Spanish citizens with a university degree who aspire to join the Executive Scale of the National Police as Inspector.
• Active National Police officers who want to access the Inspector category through the free competition (with specific exemptions in requirements).
• Academies and training centers specialized in preparing exams for state security corps.
• Language centers offering officially recognized B1 level certifications in English or French.
• Driving schools and traffic training centers, given the requirement for class B driving license.

Practical example

A 28-year-old Law graduate with class B driving license and B1 English certificate (for example, Cambridge's First Certificate in English or equivalent) decides to apply for this call. They meet the required academic and language requirements. They must also prove that they have no convictions for serious intentional crimes or disqualification for public functions, and sign the commitment to carry weapons.

If they pass the competition phase, they access the training course at the National Police School. After completing the practical module, they would join as Inspector of the Executive Scale. It is essential that they maintain all requirements throughout the entire process: if, for example, they lost their class B driving license during the training course, they would be automatically excluded from the selection process.

For an active National Police officer, the situation is different: they would be exempt from accrediting some of the general requirements, but their disciplinary record cannot contain serious unresolved sanctions at the time of submitting the application.

What should applicants do now?

1. Verify compliance with all requirements before submitting the application: Spanish nationality, university degree, B1 level in English or French, class B driving license, absence of convictions for serious intentional crimes and disqualification for public functions.
2. Obtain or renew the B1 language certificate (English or French) if you do not have it, since it is an accreditable and eliminatory requirement.
3. Check the validity of class B driving license and renew it if it is about to expire, as it must be maintained throughout the entire selection process.
4. Start or intensify specific preparation for the Executive Scale tests, taking into account the three phases of the process: competition, training course and practical module.
5. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-15054) to know the application submission deadlines, the official syllabus and the complete bases of the selection process.
6. If you are an active National Police officer, review your disciplinary record to confirm that there are no serious unresolved sanctions that could prevent participation.

Official source

Consult complete regulation in official source

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-2026-15054