Judicial Assistance Positions Catalonia 2026: 10 Days to Choose Destination

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Those approved in the extraordinary selective process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice, called by the Order JUS/1327/2022, of December 28, face a critical decision with a deadline: to choose their destination in Catalonia before the 10 business day deadline expires from June 29, 2026. The Generalitat now publishes the vacant positions in its territory and opens the allocation process. Failing to act is equivalent to losing control over the assigned destination.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution of June 23, 2026 from the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of the Generalitat of Catalonia publishes the list of vacant positions in the territorial scope of Catalonia corresponding to the extraordinary selective process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice, called by Order JUS/1327/2022.

The rules of the allocation process are as follows:

• Request deadline: 10 business days from the publication of the resolution (June 29, 2026). Once the deadline closes, no modifications are accepted.
• Exclusive channel: Requests must be submitted exclusively through electronic means. Paper requests are not accepted under any circumstances.
• Allocation criterion: Positions are assigned according to the score obtained in the selective process. Higher scores receive higher priority in selection.
• Mandatory destination: If an applicant does not submit a request within the deadline, or does not obtain any of the requested positions, they will be mandatorily assigned to any vacant position, following alphabetical order.
• Definitive nature: Assigned destinations are definitive and have the same value as those obtained through ordinary competition.
• Mobility restriction: Once the destination is assigned, the civil servant cannot participate in new transfer competitions for a period of two years.

Economic and operational impact

Although this resolution does not imply direct costs for private companies, it does have relevant operational and economic consequences for those affected and for the Administration of Justice in Catalonia:

• For the applicant: The assigned destination determines the workplace for at least two years. A poor decision—or inaction—can mean working in an undesired location during that period, with the economic impact it entails in travel, housing, or family reconciliation.
• Mobility blockade for two years: The restriction on participating in transfer competitions is a direct and non-negotiable consequence of allocation. This limits the civil servant's ability to relocate if the initial destination proves unsatisfactory.
• Risk of mandatory destination: Failing to request a position within the deadline, or requesting only highly sought-after positions without alternative options, can result in a destination assigned in alphabetical order, without possibility of choice or subsequent appeal.
• Irreversibility: No modifications are accepted after the deadline closes. This makes the decision definitive from the outset.

Who does it affect?

• Persons approved in the extraordinary selective process for the Judicial Assistance Corps of the Administration of Justice, called by Order JUS/1327/2022, of December 28, who opt for positions in the territorial scope of Catalonia.
• Applicants who, having passed the selective process, do not yet have a definitive destination assigned in Catalonia.
• Indirectly, the judicial bodies and administrative units of Catalonia that will fill their vacant positions through this process.

This regulation does not affect private companies, self-employed persons, or civil servants already definitively assigned in other corps or in other autonomous communities.

Practical example

Suppose an applicant has passed the extraordinary selective process with an average score, placing them in the middle of the ranking. The Generalitat publishes the vacant positions in Catalonia on June 29, 2026.

This applicant has until the tenth business day from that date to access the corresponding electronic office and submit their destination request, indicating in order of preference the available positions that interest them.

If they decide not to submit a request—for example, because they are waiting to see if other options arise—the resolution is clear: they will be mandatorily assigned to any vacant position that remains uncovered, following alphabetical order of surnames. That destination will be definitive and they will not be able to request a transfer for the next two years.

On the other hand, if they submit a request correctly through electronic means within the deadline, and their score allows them to access one of the requested positions, they will obtain the chosen destination with definitive character, on equal terms as if they had obtained it through ordinary competition.

What should those affected do now?

1. Verify if you are included in the process: Check if you are approved in the extraordinary selective process for the Judicial Assistance Corps called by Order JUS/1327/2022 and if you opt for a destination in Catalonia.
2. Consult the published list of positions: Access the resolution published on June 29, 2026 to know exactly what positions are available in the scope of Catalonia.
3. Calculate the deadline: Count 10 business days from June 29, 2026 and note the exact closing date. Remember that Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays do not count as business days.
4. Prepare the electronic request: Make sure you have access to the necessary electronic means (digital certificate, Cl@ve or other enabled system) before the deadline approaches. Paper requests are not accepted.
5. Order preferences with criteria: Include several position options in order of preference. If you only request highly sought-after positions and do not obtain any, the destination will be mandatory in alphabetical order.
6. Do not modify the request after the deadline: Once submitted and the deadline closed, no changes are accepted. Review the request carefully before sending it.
7. Assume the two-year restriction: Plan your personal and professional situation taking into account that the assigned destination will be definitive and you will not be able to participate in transfer competitions for two years.

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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-2026-14046