Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of October 15, 2026 of the Selection Commission (art. 305 LOPJ) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 20, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 20, 2026 |
| Original call | Agreement of June 4, 2026 |
| Judicial School positions | 375 (judicial career) |
| Legal Studies Center positions | 200 (fiscal career) |
| Total positions called | 575 |
| Category | Public Sector — Judicial oppositions |
| Available appeal | Administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court (deadline: 2 months from BOE publication) |
575 positions to access the judicial and fiscal careers in Spain: that is the figure driving the selection process called in June 2026. With the publication of the Agreement of October 15, 2026 of the Selection Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ), the process enters its final phase. The list of admitted and excluded candidates no longer admits modifications for those who did not appeal, and the first test has a set date and location.
This agreement, published in the BOE of October 20, 2026, closes the administrative phase prior to the exam and marks the point of no return for thousands of candidates.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement approved by the Selection Commission of the CGPJ, provided for in article 305 of Organic Law 6/1985, of July 1, on the Judiciary, establishes three concrete and binding decisions:
- Approval of the final list of admitted and excluded candidates for the selection tests for admission to the Judicial School (375 positions) and the Legal Studies Center (200 positions), called on June 4, 2026.
- Change in the composition of Qualifying Court No. 1: Magistrate Francisco José Goyena Salgado, who resigned, is replaced by Magistrate María Ángeles García Medina.
- Setting of the locations for the first test for all admitted candidates.
A critical fact: excluded candidates who did not file an appeal within the established deadline are definitively out of the process. There is no second administrative opportunity at this stage.
| Decision | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final list admitted/excluded | Approved as final and irrevocable for those who did not appeal |
| Substitution in Qualifying Court No. 1 | Francisco José Goyena Salgado (resignation) → María Ángeles García Medina |
| Locations first test | Set in the same agreement for all admitted candidates |
| Available appeal route | Administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court |
| Appeal deadline | 2 months from BOE publication (from October 20, 2026) |
Economic and operational impact
This type of regulation does not generate direct costs for companies, but it does have relevant operational implications for law firms, opposition preparation academies, and the candidates themselves:
- Academies and preparers: the closure of the final list activates the intensive preparation phase for the first test. Training centers must adjust their schedules to the dates and locations set.
- Excluded candidates: those who did not appeal within the deadline lose the right to participate in this call. The only route still open is administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court, with a 2-month deadline from October 20, 2026, that is, until approximately December 20, 2026.
- Admitted candidates: must verify the location assigned for the first test, as a logistical error (appearing at the wrong location) can result in automatic exclusion from the process.
- Change in the court: the substitution of a magistrate in Qualifying Court No. 1 does not alter the bases of the call, but may influence the evaluation criteria of the first test.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates for the judicial career aspiring to the 375 positions of the Judicial School.
- Candidates for the fiscal career aspiring to the 200 positions of the Legal Studies Center.
- Excluded candidates still considering whether to file administrative litigation.
- Judicial opposition preparation academies that prepare admitted candidates.
- Law firms and legal advisory services with employees or collaborators participating in the selection process.
- Magistrates and members of Qualifying Court No. 1, whose composition is modified.
Practical example
A candidate for fiscal who submitted his application in June 2026 and received notification of provisional exclusion due to a documentary defect, but did not file a claim within the allowed deadline, is definitively excluded from the process with the publication of this agreement on October 20, 2026.
His only option now is to file an administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court before December 20, 2026 (2 months from BOE publication). This appeal does not automatically halt the selection process, so the tests will continue with admitted candidates while the litigation is resolved.
On the other hand, a candidate admitted to the judicial career must consult the agreement to know the exact location of the first test. Appearing at a location different from the assigned one is equivalent to not appearing: immediate exclusion from the process for the 375 positions of the Judicial School.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify your status on the final list: consult the agreement published in the BOE of October 20, 2026 to confirm whether you are listed as admitted or excluded.
- If you are admitted, locate the location of the first test: the agreement expressly indicates the locations. Note them and confirm them with sufficient notice.
- If you are excluded and did not appeal within the deadline: assess with a specialized lawyer the viability of administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court. The deadline is 2 months from October 20, 2026.
- Take note of the change in Qualifying Court No. 1: Magistrate María Ángeles García Medina replaces Magistrate Francisco José Goyena Salgado. It may be relevant to anticipate the evaluation style of the first test.
- Academies and preparers: adjust the preparation schedule to the dates and venues indicated in the agreement for the first test.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are there in the 2026 judicial and fiscal oppositions?
The June 2026 call offers a total of 575 positions: 375 for admission to the Judicial School (judicial career) and 200 for admission to the Legal Studies Center (fiscal career).
What happens if I was excluded and did not appeal within the deadline?
You are definitively excluded from the selection process. The only available route is to file administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court within 2 months from the publication of the agreement in the BOE (from October 20, 2026, the deadline expires approximately on December 20, 2026).
Who replaces the magistrate in Qualifying Court No. 1?
Magistrate María Ángeles García Medina replaces Magistrate Francisco José Goyena Salgado, who resigned from his position in Qualifying Court No. 1, according to the agreement of October 15, 2026.
Where is the first test of the 2026 judicial oppositions held?
The locations for the first test are expressly indicated in the Agreement of October 15, 2026, published in the BOE of October 20, 2026. Each admitted candidate must consult the agreement to know their assigned venue.
How to appeal exclusion from judicial or fiscal oppositions?
Through administrative litigation before the Third Chamber of the Supreme Court, within 2 months from the publication of the agreement in the BOE (October 20, 2026). Specialized legal advice is recommended, as this appeal does not automatically halt the selection process.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-21808
