Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of September 24, 2026 of the Selection Commission (art. 305 LOPJ) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 30, 2026 |
| Effective date | September 30, 2026 |
| Base call | Agreement of June 4, 2026 |
| Judicial Career positions | 375 positions |
| Fiscal Career positions | 200 positions |
| Total positions | 575 positions |
| Date of first exercise | October 25, 2026, at 11:00 hours |
| Category | Public Sector |
The entrance examinations for the Judicial and Fiscal Careers of the 2026 call are entering their decisive phase. With the publication of the Agreement of September 24, 2026 in the BOE, the Selection Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary closes the admission process and sets the calendar for the first exercise. For the thousands of candidates who have been preparing for these tests for years, the date of October 25, 2026 is the first concrete milestone to face.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement approved by the Selection Commission regulates three fundamental aspects for the 2026 call:
- Final list of admitted and excluded candidates: The final list of candidates who can participate in the selective tests for admission to the Judicial School and the Center for Legal Studies is approved.
- Appointment of Qualifying Court number 1: Presided by Pilar Martín Nájera, Senior Prosecutor of the Supreme Court.
- Setting of the first exercise: Date, time, format and places of celebration.
Format of the first exercise
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | October 25, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 hours |
| Modality | Simultaneous in five cities |
| Type of test | 100 multiple-choice questions with four answer options |
| Duration | 2 hours and 45 minutes |
| Penalty for error | 0.33 points per incorrect answer |
Qualifying Court number 1
| Position in the Court | Person | Institutional position |
|---|---|---|
| President | Pilar Martín Nájera | Senior Prosecutor of the Supreme Court |
The base call agreement is the Agreement of June 4, 2026, also published in the BOE.
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, this agreement has an immediate operational impact: the final list closes the window for ordinary administrative claims. From now on, anyone listed as excluded can only resort to the administrative litigation route.
From a planning perspective, setting the first exercise for October 25, 2026 means that admitted candidates have approximately 25 calendar days from the publication of the agreement (September 30) to organize their travel to one of the five venues and finalize their preparation.
For examination preparation academies, law firms and legal training centers, the publication of this list and the setting of the first exercise date activates demand for final review sessions, practice tests and logistical management of candidates.
Who does it affect?
- Admitted candidates to the entrance examinations for the Judicial Career (375 positions) 2026 call.
- Admitted candidates to the entrance examinations for the Fiscal Career (200 positions) 2026 call.
- Excluded candidates who wish to challenge their exclusion through administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court.
- Academies and preparation centers for legal examinations that manage the logistics and training of their students.
- Law firms and legal firms with employees or collaborators participating in these examinations.
Practical example
A candidate for the Judicial Career who appears on the final list of admitted candidates must present themselves on October 25, 2026 at 11:00 hours at one of the five authorized venues. They will face an exam of 100 multiple-choice questions with four options, with a maximum duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
The penalty for error is 0.33 points per incorrect answer. This means that, in practical terms, three incorrect answers deduct 1 point from the total score. A candidate who answers 80 questions correctly, leaves 10 blank and gets 10 wrong will obtain a net score of 80 − (10 × 0.33) = 76.7 points out of 100. This penalty makes the strategy of answering only when you have reasonable certainty decisive for the final result.
On the other hand, a candidate who appears as excluded and believes their exclusion is unjustified has two months from September 30, 2026 (that is, until November 30, 2026) to file an administrative litigation appeal before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify admission status: Check in the final list published in the BOE whether you appear as admitted or excluded for the 2026 call.
- Confirm assigned venue: Identify which of the five cities of simultaneous celebration you should present yourself on October 25, 2026.
- Organize logistics: Reserve accommodation and transportation with sufficient advance notice, given that the exam begins at 11:00 hours and the number of candidates at the venues will be high.
- Plan test strategy: Take into account the penalty of 0.33 points per incorrect answer when deciding whether to answer or leave blank questions you are not sure about.
- Act if excluded: Excluded candidates have two months from September 30, 2026 to file an administrative litigation appeal before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court. It is essential to seek specialized legal advice to assess the viability of the appeal.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first exam for the 2026 judge and fiscal examinations?
The first exercise is held on October 25, 2026 at 11:00 hours, simultaneously in five cities. The maximum duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
How many positions are there in the 2026 judge and fiscal examinations?
The 2026 call offers a total of 575 positions: 375 for the Judicial Career (admission to the Judicial School) and 200 for the Fiscal Career (admission to the Center for Legal Studies).
What is the format of the first exercise of the 2026 judge and fiscal examinations?
The first exercise consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with four answer options. The duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Each incorrect answer penalizes 0.33 points; blank questions do not penalize.
What remedy does a candidate excluded from the 2026 judge examinations have?
Candidates who appear in the final list of excluded candidates can file an administrative litigation appeal before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court within two months from the publication of the agreement in the BOE (September 30, 2026), that is, until November 30, 2026.
Who presides over Qualifying Court number 1 of the 2026 judicial examinations?
Qualifying Court number 1 is presided by Pilar Martín Nájera, Senior Prosecutor of the Supreme Court, according to the appointment included in the Agreement of September 24, 2026.
Official source
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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-2026-20316
