Interior Civil Service Exams 2026: Final Lists and Exam Dates for Permanent Staff

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The final lists of admitted and excluded candidates for the Interior Ministry permanent staff selection process are now official. The Resolution of October 19, 2026, published in the BOE on October 20, closes the admission phase and sets the calendar for the first exercises for the professional groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1, all subject to the IV Collective Agreement for permanent staff of the General State Administration.

If you are a candidate in this process, this resolution affects you directly and immediately: it determines whether you can sit the exam, when, and where.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution of October 19, 2026 from the Undersecretary of the Interior Ministry approves four specific measures regarding the selection process called in July 2026:

• Final lists of admitted and excluded candidates: The final lists of candidates who can sit the exam and those who have been excluded are approved, with explicit indication of the reason for exclusion for each one.
• Modification of selection bodies: The composition of the panels and bodies responsible for evaluating candidates in different specialties is updated.
• Update of locations and times: The time and place for holding the first exercise (or single exercise) of the opposition phase is modified for various specialties. The confirmed locations are in Madrid and Ávila.
• Record of withdrawals: The 18 withdrawals of candidates submitted before the closure of the admission process are formally recorded.

The resolution also clarifies that the requirements of admitted candidates may be reviewed at any time during the entire selection process, not only in the admission phase. This means that initial admission does not guarantee the position if it is later discovered that the requirements are not met.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the operational impact of this resolution is immediate. The publication of the final lists activates a series of obligations and deadlines that do not allow for delay:

• Verification of admission status: Each candidate must check whether they appear on the admitted or excluded list. Those excluded have the specific reason for their exclusion published.
• Confirmation of location and time: The resolution modifies times and places from what may have been communicated previously. It is essential to consult the updated information for each specialty.
• Requirement review period: The Administration may review compliance with requirements at any stage of the process. An admitted candidate who cannot prove their qualifications when required may be excluded later.
• Challenges: Those wishing to appeal their exclusion must contact the Social Courts of Madrid, not the ordinary administrative route.

From the perspective of trade unions and HR departments in the Administration, this resolution consolidates the process schedule and reduces uncertainty about the composition of the panels, by formally modifying their composition.

Who does it affect?

• Admitted candidates in the selection process for permanent staff at the Interior Ministry (groups M3, M2, M1, E2 and E1): must confirm location, time and date of their first exercise.
• Excluded candidates: have the reason for their exclusion published and can appeal to the Social Courts of Madrid.
• The 18 candidates who formally withdrew: their withdrawal is recorded in this resolution.
• Members of selection bodies whose composition has been modified by this resolution.
• HR departments and labor advisors who manage internal promotion processes in the General State Administration.

Practical example

Imagine you submitted your application in August 2026 for a position in group M2 through the open access system. When you check the final lists published on October 20, you find that you are admitted. However, the resolution has modified the time and location of your first exercise compared to the provisional information you had.

If you do not consult this resolution and go to the previous location or time, you will arrive late or at the wrong place, which could result in your exclusion from the process. The correct action is to access the text published in the BOE, locate your specialty and verify the new location and time assigned before October 24, 2026, when the first exams begin.

If, on the other hand, you appear on the excluded list with a specific reason, you have the option to appeal that decision to the Social Courts of Madrid. The deadline and requirements for that appeal will depend on the applicable labor procedural regulations.

What should candidates do now?

1. Check the final lists in the BOE (publication of October 20, 2026) and locate your name to confirm whether you are admitted or excluded.
2. Verify your updated location and time for the first exercise: the resolution modifies times and places for various specialties. Do not rely on previous information.
3. If you are excluded, review the published reason and appeal to the Social Courts of Madrid if you believe the exclusion is incorrect. Act quickly to avoid missing procedural deadlines.
4. Prepare documentation proving your requirements: the Administration may request it from you at any time during the process, not just at the beginning.
5. Note the key dates: exams are held between October 24 and December 20, 2026 at locations in Madrid and Ávila.

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Disclaimer: 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-2026-21812