Judicial Assistance Corps Catalonia 2026: what changes for candidates

Key data

Candidates approved in the selection process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice who chose destinations in Catalonia must review the position list before formalizing their choice. The Resolution of May 12, 2026, published in the Official Gazette on May 18, 2026, modifies the list published on March 25, 2026 within the framework of the convocation regulated by the Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22.

This modification has official status upon publication in the Official Gazette and takes precedence over the previous list. Ignoring it and basing your destination choice on the March list could lead to incorrect decisions about positions that no longer exist, have changed location, or have varied in their characteristics.

What does this regulation establish?

The Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of Catalonia has published a resolution that modifies the list of available positions for candidates approved in the open access selection process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice, convoked through Order JUS/1288/2022.

The modification may involve changes in any of the following aspects of the positions offered in the Catalan territory:

• Total number of available positions
• Location or headquarters of the positions
• Specific characteristics of the offered positions

The modified resolution is the one published on March 25, 2026. As of publication in the Official Gazette on May 18, 2026, the new list is the only valid one for the position allocation phase in Catalonia.

Operational impact for candidates

This modification has no direct economic impact, but it does have a critical operational impact for those in the position allocation phase. Choosing a destination based on the March 2026 list could result in:

• Requesting a position that no longer exists in that location or with those characteristics
• Missing the opportunity to apply for new or modified positions that may be more favorable
• Delays or complications in the allocation process if your choice does not match the current list

The destination selection phase is one of the most relevant moments in the selection process: the allocated destination determines the workplace and initial conditions of the position. A decision based on outdated information can have consequences that extend for years.

Who does it affect?

This resolution directly and exclusively affects:

• Candidates approved in the open access selection process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice, convoked by Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22
• Candidates who are in the position allocation phase in the territorial scope of Catalonia
• Candidates who have expressed preference for positions in Catalonia or who are considering destinations in that scope

It does not affect candidates whose destination choice has already been formalized and resolved, nor does it affect selection processes for other bodies or different convocations.

Practical example

A candidate approved in the 2022 Judicial Assistance convocation is in the destination selection phase and had identified in the March 2026 list a position in a Barcelona court that interested them. Before formalizing their choice, they must consult the Resolution of May 12, 2026 to verify whether that position is still available, whether it has changed location, or whether new positions have appeared in the same province that could be more convenient.

If they formalize their choice without reviewing the new list and the position no longer exists on the same terms, they may find themselves with an undesired allocation or with the need to initiate a correction process that delays their incorporation.

What should candidates do now?

1. Access the Resolution of May 12, 2026 published in the Official Gazette (BOE-A-2026-10696) and download the new position list for Catalonia. This is the only valid version since its publication.
2. Compare with the previous list (March 25, 2026) to identify which positions have changed in number, location, or characteristics compared to what you had previously consulted.
3. Review your destination preferences in light of the new list before formalizing any choice. Do not assume any information obtained before May 18, 2026 is valid.
4. Formalize your destination choice solely on the basis of the current list, respecting the deadlines established in the selection process.
5. Consult the convening body if you have doubts about specific positions or about the impact of the modification on your particular situation.