Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 10, 2026, from the General Directorate for the Efficiency of the Public Justice Service |
|---|---|
| Publication in BOE | October 1, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 1, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for the Civil Service Procedural Processing and Administrative Body of the Justice Administration (call Order PJC/1437/2024) |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment |
| Judicial remedy | Administrative litigation 457/2026 |
| Judicial body | National Court, Administrative Litigation Chamber, Third Section |
| Deadline to appear | 9 days from publication (October 1, 2026) |
| Challenged act | Annulment of question 126 of model A of the third exercise, new answer key and approved candidate lists |
A candidate has challenged before the National Court the decision of the Examination Board for the Civil Service Procedural Processing and Administrative Body of the Justice Administration. The administrative litigation 457/2026, filed before the Administrative Litigation Chamber, Third Section, directly challenges the annulment of question 126 of model A of the third exercise of the call regulated by Order PJC/1437/2024.
The Resolution of September 10, 2026, published in the BOE on October 1, 2026, summons all interested parties to appear in the proceedings. The deadline is 9 days and it is already running.
What does this resolution establish?
The General Directorate for the Efficiency of the Public Justice Service has published a formal summons addressed to all participants in the selection process of call Order PJC/1437/2024. This summons is the legal mechanism by which interested parties are notified that there is an ongoing judicial challenge that may affect their rights.
The specific acts challenged in the legal challenge are as follows:
- The annulment of question 126 of model A of the third exercise of the selection examinations.
- The new answer key prepared after such annulment.
- The approved candidate lists published as a consequence of the above changes.
In practical terms: if the board annulled a question and that changed who passed and who did not, the legal challenge seeks to reverse that decision. If it succeeds, the approved candidate lists could change again.
Operational impact for candidates
This type of litigation over selection examinations can have direct consequences on obtaining or losing a position in the Justice Administration. The implications are different depending on each candidate's situation:
| Candidate's situation | Possible impact of the legal challenge | Should they appear? |
|---|---|---|
| Passed with the modified answer key (after annulling question 126) | If the legal challenge succeeds, could lose the position | Yes, to defend their passing grade |
| Did not pass with the modified answer key but would have passed with the original | If the legal challenge succeeds, could recover the position | Yes, to reinforce the challenger's position |
| Passed in both scenarios (with and without question 126) | Minor impact, but position on the list may vary | Recommended as a precaution |
| Did not pass in any scenario | Minimal or no impact | Not necessary, unless specific advice is needed |
Who does it affect?
- Candidates who applied for the Civil Service Procedural Processing and Administrative Body of the Justice Administration in call Order PJC/1437/2024.
- Candidates who took the third exercise and whose score may have been affected by the annulment of question 126 of model A.
- Candidates who appear in the approved candidate lists published after the answer key modification.
- Candidates who were excluded from the approved candidate lists and who could have been included with the original answer key.
- Examination preparation academies and advisors who prepare candidates for this civil service body, who must inform their students of the deadline.
Practical example
Imagine a candidate answered question 126 of model A correctly according to the original answer key, but the Examination Board decided to annul that question. By annulling it, that question stopped counting for all candidates. If that candidate needed the point from that question to pass, the annulment left them off the approved candidate list.
Now, legal challenge 457/2026 challenges precisely that annulment. If the National Court rules in favor of the challenger and orders that question 126 be valid again with the original correct answer, the scores would be recalculated and the approved candidate lists would change again.
For that harmed candidate, appearing in the proceedings before the 9-day deadline expires is the only way for their arguments to be heard by the court and for their situation to be considered in the judgment.
What should you do now?
- Verify if you participated in call Order PJC/1437/2024 for the Civil Service Procedural Processing and Administrative Body of the Justice Administration. If so, this summons directly affects you.
- Check your situation regarding question 126 of model A of the third exercise. Analyze whether the annulment of that question changed your final score and whether that harmed or benefited you.
- Consult with a lawyer specializing in administrative law and civil service examinations before the 9-day deadline from October 1, 2026 expires. Appearing in administrative litigation proceedings requires legal representation.
- Decide whether to appear as an interested party before the National Court, Administrative Litigation Chamber, Third Section, in legal challenge 457/2026. Not appearing means that the judgment will affect you without having been able to argue anything in your favor.
- Act with urgency. The 9-day deadline is very short. Do not wait until the last days to seek legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do I have to appear in administrative litigation 457/2026?
The deadline is 9 days from the publication of the summons in the BOE (October 1, 2026). After that deadline, you will not be able to appear as an interested party in the proceedings before the National Court, Administrative Litigation Chamber, Third Section.
What exactly does legal challenge 457/2026 challenge regarding the Procedural Processing examinations?
The legal challenge challenges the annulment of question 126 of model A of the third exercise of the selection examinations, as well as all acts derived from that decision: the new answer key and the approved candidate lists published after the annulment.
What call does this legal challenge affect and who can be affected?
It affects the call regulated by Order PJC/1437/2024 for the Civil Service Procedural Processing and Administrative Body of the Justice Administration. All candidates who participated in that selection process can be affected, especially those who passed or were excluded by a narrow margin.
Where should I appear and before which judicial body?
You should appear before the National Court, Administrative Litigation Chamber, Third Section, which is the body hearing administrative litigation 457/2026.
What happens if I do not appear within the 9-day deadline?
If you do not appear within the established deadline, you will lose the opportunity to defend your interests as a party in the proceedings. The litigation will continue and the judgment will affect you equally (for better or worse), but without having been able to argue anything in your favor.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-20458)
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-2026-20458
