Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of June 30, 2026, of the Permanent Commission of the CGPJ, correcting errors in the Agreement of June 9, 2026 (call for Magistrate positions for the jurists of recognized competence track) |
|---|---|
| Publication | July 9, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 9, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Jurists with more than 10 years of experience aspiring to Magistrate positions, especially people with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% |
| Category | Public Sector — Judicial Career |
| Positions reserved for disability (before) | 1 position |
| Positions reserved for disability (now) | 3 positions |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-14904 |
The call for access to the Judicial Career as Magistrate through the jurists of recognized competence track, approved on June 9, 2026, contained several material errors that the Permanent Commission of the General Council of the Judicial Power (CGPJ) corrected through an agreement of June 30, 2026, published in the BOE on July 9, 2026. The most relevant change directly affects candidates with disabilities: the reserved quota is tripled.
What does this regulation establish?
The error correction modifies three specific aspects of the original call of June 9, 2026:
| Corrected aspect | Previous text (with error) | Corrected text |
|---|---|---|
| Positions reserved for people with disabilities ≥ 33% | 1 position | 3 positions |
| Minimum duration of the theoretical-practical phase | Minimum total duration of sixteen weeks + minimum of eight weeks per part | Only minimum of eight weeks per part (the global minimum of sixteen weeks is eliminated) |
| References in accrual bases and guarantee of inclusion in final list | References in singular to the disability position | References adapted to plural (disability positions) |
The selection process to which this correction refers is the provision of positions among jurists of recognized competence with more than ten years of professional practice in matters specific to bodies with shared competencies in the civil and criminal jurisdictional orders, for access to the Judicial Career in the Magistrate category.
Economic and operational impact
Although this correction does not generate direct costs for companies or law firms, it has relevant operational and strategic consequences for applicants and organizations that manage judicial selection processes:
- Greater internal competition in the disability quota: by going from 1 to 3 positions, the probability of access for candidates with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% increases significantly, which may modify the strategy for submitting applications.
- Change in planning of the theoretical-practical phase: the elimination of the global minimum of sixteen weeks gives more organizational flexibility to the court, although the minimum of eight weeks per part of the exercise is maintained.
- Adaptation of accrual bases: the plural references to disability positions in the accrual bases and in the guarantee of inclusion in the final list have a direct impact on how positions not covered by the disability quota are distributed.
Who does it affect?
- Jurists with more than 10 years of professional experience in matters of the civil and criminal jurisdictional orders who have submitted or will submit applications in this selection process.
- Applicants with disabilities equal to or greater than 33%, who see their access quota tripled and must review their position in the process in light of the correction.
- All participants in the selection process, since the modification of the theoretical-practical phase and accrual bases affects the general development of the call.
- Law firms, prosecutor's offices, notaries and registries whose professionals may be participating in the process as applicants.
Practical example
Imagine a lawyer with 12 years of practice in civil and criminal litigation, and with a recognized disability degree of 40%, who applied to the original call of June 9, 2026.
With the initial call, he competed for only 1 position reserved for people with disabilities. Following the correction published on July 9, 2026, he now competes for 3 reserved positions, which triples his chances of access through the specific quota. If he ultimately does not fill any of those 3 positions, the accrual bases (now correctly written in plural) regulate how those positions can be redistributed to the general track.
Regarding the theoretical-practical phase: this applicant can plan his preparation knowing that each part of the exercise will have a minimum duration of eight weeks, without there being a global minimum of sixteen weeks that conditions the total calendar.
What should applicants do now?
- Review the complete corrected call: access the official text published in the BOE on July 9, 2026 and compare it with the original call of June 9, 2026 to identify all changes that affect you.
- If you have a disability equal to or greater than 33%: verify that your accreditation documentation is in order and that your application is correctly classified in the reserve quota, now expanded to 3 positions.
- Update planning of the theoretical-practical phase: keep in mind that the minimum per part is eight weeks, with no global minimum of sixteen weeks. Adjust your preparation schedule accordingly.
- Consult the updated accrual bases: if you participate in the general track, review how the new plural wording of disability positions may affect accrual in case those positions remain unfilled.
- Seek advice from a professional specialized in access to the Judicial Career if you have doubts about how these corrections affect your specific application.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions reserved for disability are there in the 2026 Magistrate call after the correction?
Following the correction published on July 9, 2026, the positions reserved for people with disabilities equal to or greater than 33% go from 1 to 3 positions. This is the most relevant change in the CGPJ's error correction.
What degree of disability is required to access the reserved positions in the 2026 Magistrate call?
A degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% is required, as established by the corrected call. Applicants must document this degree to be able to opt for the 3 reserved positions.
What changes in the theoretical-practical phase of the 2026 Magistrate call?
The reference to a minimum total duration of sixteen weeks for the theoretical-practical phase is eliminated. Only the minimum of eight weeks per part is maintained. This gives more flexibility to the court in organizing the selection process calendar.
When does the correction of the 2026 Magistrate call enter into force?
The error correction entered into force on the same day as its publication in the BOE: July 9, 2026. It affects all aspects of the selection process from that date.
What type of positions does this 2026 Magistrate call refer to?
The call is for the provision of positions among jurists of recognized competence with more than ten years of professional practice in matters specific to bodies with shared competencies in the civil and criminal jurisdictional orders, for access to the Judicial Career in the Magistrate category.
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-2026-14904