Madrid City Council Competitive Exams 2026: Positions, Requirements and Deadlines

Key data

The Madrid City Council has opened a new selection process to fill several positions within its municipal public employment structure, through the Resolution of April 22, 2026 published in the BOE on May 6, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-9823). The deadline for submitting applications has been open since that official publication date.

This call is part of the public employment offer of the Madrid municipal council and is framed within the public service regulations applicable to local entities. Any citizen who meets the specific requirements of each position can participate in the corresponding selection process.

What does this call establish?

The resolution activates the selection processes to fill several positions at the Madrid City Council. The key aspects it regulates are as follows:

Each advertised position has its own specific bases, which determine the type of selection process, the required qualifications and the specific access conditions. It is essential to consult the individual bases of each position before submitting the application.

Economic and operational impact

For applicants, this call represents an opportunity to access stable employment in Madrid's local administration, with the remuneration and stability conditions typical of municipal public employment.

From an operational perspective, the critical points to manage are:

• Verification of requirements: Each position requires specific qualifications and access conditions. Submitting an application without meeting them results in automatic exclusion from the process.
• Deadline control: The deadline for submitting applications starts on May 6, 2026. The exact closing date depends on the bases of each call. There is usually no extension once the deadline has closed.
• Type of selection process: Depending on whether the position is filled by competitive exam, competitive exam with merit assessment or merit-based selection, the necessary preparation and selection criteria vary significantly.
• Supporting documentation: Qualifications and credentials must be provided in the terms and formats established by the bases, with no possibility of correction in many cases.

Who does it affect?

This call directly affects:

• Citizens seeking public employment who wish to work at the Madrid City Council and meet the requirements of each position.
• Civil servants from other administrations who may apply for positions through mobility or merit-based selection, if the bases allow it.
• People with university or vocational training qualifications who fit the profiles required by the advertised positions.
• Human resources advisors and consultants who manage employment guidance or selection processes in the public sector.
• Training companies and competitive exam academies that prepare candidates for selection processes at the Madrid City Council.

Practical example

A candidate with a university degree in Business Administration and Management who wishes to access a position at the Madrid City Council must follow this process from the publication of the call on May 6, 2026:

1. Locate in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-9823) the specific bases of the position of interest.
2. Verify that you meet the requirements of qualifications, nationality and other access conditions required in those bases.
3. Identify the type of selection process applicable to that position: whether it is a competitive exam, competitive exam with merit assessment or merit-based selection, to guide your preparation.
4. Prepare and submit the application within the deadline established in the bases, accompanied by the required supporting documentation.

If the process is a merit-based selection, previous experience and additional training will be decisive. If it is a competitive exam, the exam result will be the main factor. Knowing the type of process before registering is key to assessing real chances of success.

What should interested parties do now?

1. Consult the specific bases of each position in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-9823) to learn about required qualifications, type of selection process and specific access conditions.
2. Verify compliance with requirements before submitting the application: qualifications, nationality and any other condition established in the bases. Exclusion for non-compliance is automatic.
3. Monitor the application deadline, which starts on May 6, 2026. Identify the exact closing date in the bases of each position and do not wait until the last moment.
4. Prepare the supporting documentation in the format required by the bases: qualifications, merits, experience and any other document required.
5. Identify the type of selection process (competitive exam, competitive exam with merit assessment or merit-based selection) to properly guide your preparation and assess your chances of access.