Key data
| Regulation | Order PJC/550/2026, of 25 May |
|---|---|
| Publication | 3 June 2026 |
| Entry into force | 3 June 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Positions called | 4 management positions |
| Provision system | Free appointment |
| Application deadline | 10 working days from publication |
| Supplementary compensation | Between €22,729 and €25,499 annually depending on destination |
| Term | 5 years, renewable |
Four management positions at Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Institutes are open for competition through Order PJC/550/2026, published on 3 June 2026. The destinations are Madrid, Albacete, Valladolid and Palma, and the system chosen is free appointment, which means that the appointment is at the discretion of the competent body and dismissal can occur at any time.
For forensic doctors with a vocation for institutional leadership, this call represents a concrete opportunity with additional compensation of up to €25,499 annually and a 5-year renewable term. The deadline is short: only 10 working days from publication.
What does this regulation establish?
Order PJC/550/2026 calls for the provision of four management positions at Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Institutes through the free appointment system. The following details the destinations and supplementary compensation associated with each position:
| Destination | Annual supplementary compensation |
|---|---|
| Madrid | €25,499 |
| Palma | €25,499 |
| Valladolid | €22,729 |
| Albacete | €22,729 |
The free appointment system means that the competent body selects the candidate discretionally among applicants who meet the requirements. There is no objective scale or public ranking: suitability is assessed based on curriculum vitae, supporting documentation and a management report of up to 10 pages that must accompany the application.
Appointments will be resolved within a maximum of 3 months from the closing of the application period. Once appointed, directors will serve for 5 years, with the possibility of renewal. However, they may be dismissed discretionally at any time or resign from office, although in the latter case they may only do so after having held the position for at least one year.
Economic and operational impact
From a compensation perspective, the positions called represent a relevant specific supplement to the base salary of the Forensic Doctors Corps. The range between destinations is €2,770 annually (difference between €25,499 in Madrid and Palma versus €22,729 in Valladolid and Albacete).
Operationally, the free appointment system has important implications that the candidate should consider:
- No guaranteed stability: dismissal can occur at any time and discretionally, without need for justified cause.
- Conditional resignation: the director cannot resign until having completed at least one year in the position.
- 5-year renewable term: if no dismissal or resignation occurs, the position extends for periods of 5 years.
- Resolution within maximum 3 months: candidates will know the result before September 2026, unless administrative delays occur.
Who does it affect?
This call affects exclusively a very specific group within the Administration of Justice:
- Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
The following are expressly excluded from participating:
- Those suspended from their functions.
- Those in voluntary leave without having completed the minimum regulatory period.
- Those sanctioned with forced transfer.
Practical example
A career forensic doctor with 8 years of seniority, currently assigned to a territorial unit, decides to apply for the management position at the Legal Medicine Institute of Madrid. To do so, they must:
- Verify that they are not in any of the exclusion situations (suspension, voluntary leave in minimum period or forced transfer sanction).
- Prepare their curriculum vitae and supporting documentation of merits.
- Draft a management report of up to 10 pages in which they present their project for the Institute.
- Submit all documentation electronically within 10 working days from 3 June 2026.
If appointed to the Madrid position, they will receive a supplementary compensation of €25,499 annually in addition to their base compensation, during an initial 5-year term. If in the future they wish to resign, they must have held the position for at least one full year.
What should interested parties do now?
- Verify participation requirements: check that you have the status of career civil servant of the Forensic Doctors Corps with at least 5 years of experience and that no exclusion cause applies.
- Identify the destination of interest: assess the four available destinations (Madrid, Albacete, Valladolid and Palma) based on supplementary compensation and personal situation.
- Prepare the documentation: gather curriculum vitae, supporting documentation of merits and draft the management report (maximum 10 pages).
- Submit the application electronically: do so within the 10 working days from 3 June 2026. Applications submitted outside the deadline will not be accepted.
- Track the resolution: the appointment must be made within a maximum of 3 months from the closing of the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are being called and in which destinations?
4 management positions are being called at the Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Institutes of Madrid, Albacete, Valladolid and Palma.
How much do directors of Legal Medicine Institutes earn?
Supplementary compensation ranges between €22,729 annually (Albacete and Valladolid) and €25,499 annually (Madrid and Palma). These amounts are added to the base compensation of the Forensic Doctors Corps.
What is the deadline to apply for the legal medicine management positions 2026?
The deadline is 10 working days from the publication of the call, 3 June 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically together with CV, supporting documentation and a report of up to 10 pages.
What requirements must be met to participate in the call?
Be a career civil servant of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice with at least 5 years of experience. Those suspended, those in voluntary leave without completing the minimum period and those sanctioned with forced transfer are excluded.
How long is the term and can the director be dismissed early?
The term is 5 years renewable. However, as it is a free appointment, the director can be dismissed discretionally at any time. For their part, the director can only resign after having held the position for at least one year.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informative in nature 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-2026-11870