Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 13, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, approving the provisional list of admitted and excluded candidates in the selective process for permanent staff in the ships of the Social Institute of the Maritime Sector |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | July 28, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 28, 2026 |
| Original call | Resolution of May 4, 2026 |
| Affected ships | «Esperanza del Mar» and «Juan de la Cosa» |
| Remedy period | 10 business days from publication in the Official Gazette |
| First exercise date | October 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. |
| Exam venue | Institute of Fiscal Studies, Madrid |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment |
If you applied for the civil service exams of the Social Institute of the Maritime Sector called on May 4, 2026 and have not yet checked your status, this is the critical moment. The Under-Secretariat of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration published on July 28, 2026 the provisional list of admitted and excluded candidates, and the deadline to act is strict: 10 business days from that date.
The positions announced are for permanent staff aboard the ships «Esperanza del Mar» and «Juan de la Cosa», vessels of the Social Institute of the Maritime Sector (ISM) that provide health and social assistance services to maritime workers.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formally approves the provisional list of persons admitted and excluded in the selective process to fill permanent staff positions on the two ISM ships. The professional categories announced are as follows:
- Bridge officers
- Engine officers
- Sailors
- Divers
- Cooks
- Naval electricians
- Other crew profiles
The regulation establishes two main consequences depending on the candidate's situation:
| Situation | What happens | Deadline to act |
|---|---|---|
| Provisionally admitted | Can take the first exercise on October 24, 2026 | No action required |
| Provisionally excluded | Must remedy the defect or allege the omission to the Under-Secretariat | 10 business days from 28/07/2026 |
| Excluded without remedy | Permanent exclusion from the selective process | No second chance |
The most frequent causes of exclusion detected in this process are lack of required documentation and failure to meet participation requirements established in the call of May 4, 2026.
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, the impact is direct: obtaining a permanent staff position on an ISM ship means accessing stable public employment with the remuneration conditions of the collective agreement applicable to staff of the General State Administration.
For the Social Institute of the Maritime Sector, filling these positions ensures the operability of the ships «Esperanza del Mar» and «Juan de la Cosa», which provide essential health and social services to workers in the fishing and maritime sector.
The operational risk for the excluded is clear: failing to remedy within the deadline is equivalent to losing the opportunity to participate in this process, with no possibility of appeal regarding the uncontested provisional exclusion.
Who does it affect?
- Provisionally admitted candidates: must prepare for the first exercise on October 24, 2026 in Madrid.
- Provisionally excluded candidates: have 10 business days from July 28, 2026 to remedy documentary defects or allege omissions.
- Candidates with incomplete documentation: main group at risk, according to the most frequent causes of exclusion noted in the resolution.
- Maritime and fishing professionals: bridge officers, engine officers, sailors, divers, cooks and naval electricians who applied for the call.
- Labor advisors and maritime sector unions: who assist candidates in the remedy process.
Practical example
A sailor who submitted his application for the selective process of the ship «Esperanza del Mar» and appears on the excluded list due to lack of documentation proving his maritime qualification has 10 business days from July 28, 2026 to submit such documentation to the Under-Secretariat of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration.
If he submits the documentation within the deadline, his provisional exclusion can be lifted and he can move to the definitive admitted list. If he does not act, he will be permanently excluded and will not be able to take the first exercise on October 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Madrid, losing his option to a permanent staff position at the ISM in this call.
What should candidates do now?
- Check the provisional list in the Official Gazette: access the Resolution published on July 28, 2026 and verify if your name appears as admitted or excluded.
- If you are excluded, identify the cause: the resolution indicates the reason for exclusion (lack of documentation or failure to meet requirements). Locate exactly what is missing.
- Submit the remedy within the deadline: you have 10 business days from July 28, 2026. Submit the documentation or allegation to the Under-Secretariat of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration before the deadline expires.
- If you are admitted, prepare for the first exercise: the exam will be held on October 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Madrid. Confirm the exact address and plan your travel in advance.
- Keep proof of the remedy: keep the receipt or submission voucher as evidence in case of any subsequent incident.
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to remedy exclusion in the ISM 2026 civil service exams?
The deadline is 10 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the Official Gazette, which took place on July 28, 2026. Excluded candidates must submit the remedy or allegation to the Under-Secretariat of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration before that deadline expires. Failure to do so results in permanent exclusion from the process.
When and where is the first exam of the ISM 2026 civil service exams?
The first exercise will be held on October 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Institute of Fiscal Studies in Madrid. Only candidates appearing on the definitive admitted list will be able to take it.
What are the most frequent causes of exclusion in this selective process?
According to the resolution, the most frequent causes of exclusion are lack of required documentation in the call and failure to meet participation requirements established in the Resolution of May 4, 2026. If your exclusion is due to one of these causes, you can remedy it by providing the missing documentation within the 10 business day period.
What positions and categories are announced in this ISM process?
The selective process covers permanent staff positions on the ships «Esperanza del Mar» and «Juan de la Cosa» of the Social Institute of the Maritime Sector. The announced categories include: bridge officers, engine officers, sailors, divers, cooks, naval electricians and other crew profiles.
What happens if I do not remedy the provisional exclusion within the indicated deadline?
If a provisionally excluded candidate does not submit the remedy or allegation within the 10 business days from July 28, 2026, his exclusion becomes permanent and he will not be able to participate in any phase of the selective process, including the first exercise on October 24, 2026.
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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-2026-16387