Key data
| Regulation | Order PJC/549/2026, of May 25 |
|---|---|
| Publication | June 3, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 3, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice |
| Category | Public Sector — Position provision |
| Application deadline | 10 business days from publication |
| Maximum general score | 100 points (115 points for the Illes Balears position) |
| Submission | Electronic, via electronic certificate |
The Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Institutes have specific positions to fill through a specific merit competition. The Order PJC/549/2026, of May 25, published on June 3, 2026, activates the process and sets an application deadline of 10 business days. Only career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps who meet the required administrative status requirements may participate.
The competition is specific in nature, which means that the positions announced are individualized: they have a specific profile and merits are assessed based on suitability for the position, not just seniority or general ranking.
What does this regulation establish?
Order PJC/549/2026 calls a specific merit competition for the provision of individualized work positions in the Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Institutes. The process is structured in two differentiated phases:
| Phase | Type of merits | Maximum score |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | General merits | 60 points |
| Phase 2 | Specific merits | 40 points |
| General total | — | 100 points |
| Illes Balears total | Includes Catalan assessment | 115 points |
In the second phase, the specific merits with the greatest weight are the report and specialization in legal and forensic medicine. The Illes Balears position additionally incorporates the assessment of Catalan language knowledge, which raises the scoring ceiling to 115 points.
The application must be submitted electronically via electronic certificate within 10 business days from the publication of the call (June 3, 2026).
Economic and operational impact
This competition has a direct impact on the mobility and professional placement of active Forensic Doctors. Since these are individualized positions, the resolution of the competition may result in a change of assignment with the associated salary and working conditions implications for each specific position.
From an operational perspective, the affected institutes will fill vacancies that, if not resolved, may generate additional workload on active staff. The speed of the process (10 business days to apply) requires that candidates have their merit documentation prepared in advance.
The majority weight of Phase 1 (60 points out of 100) indicates that general merits—trajectory, training, accumulated experience—are decisive for final ranking. However, in highly contested positions, the 40 points of specific merits, especially the report and specialization in legal and forensic medicine, can be decisive for breaking ties.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice who wish to change assignment or access a specific position in a Legal Medicine Institute.
- Forensic Doctors with specialization in legal and forensic medicine, who have an advantage in the second phase.
- Candidates aspiring to the Illes Balears position who accredit knowledge of Catalan, which can provide up to 15 additional points.
The following are excluded from participation:
- Civil servants in voluntary leave of absence during the mandatory minimum period.
- Civil servants suspended with final effect.
- Civil servants sanctioned with forced transfer.
Practical example
A Forensic Doctor in active service, with extensive experience in the Administration of Justice, decides to apply for the competition to opt for a specific position in a Legal Medicine Institute. In Phase 1 he accumulates 48 points out of 60 possible thanks to his general merits (seniority, continuing education, courses). In Phase 2, he presents a solid report and accredits specialization in legal and forensic medicine, obtaining 35 of the 40 possible points. His total score is 83 points out of 100, which places him in a competitive position against other candidates.
If that same professional were to apply for the Illes Balears position and also accredit knowledge of Catalan, he could add additional points above the 115 ceiling, further improving his position in the allocation order.
What should those affected do now?
- Verify administrative status: Check that you are not in voluntary leave of absence during mandatory minimum period, final suspension or sanctioned with forced transfer, as these situations exclude participation.
- Gather general merit documentation: Prepare the supporting documents for Phase 1 merits (max. 60 points) in advance, given that the application deadline is only 10 business days from June 3, 2026.
- Draft and review the report: The report is one of the specific merits with the greatest weight in Phase 2 (max. 40 points). It must be ready before submitting the application.
- Accredit specialization in legal and forensic medicine: This specific merit has great weight in the second phase. Gather the corresponding supporting documentation.
- For the Illes Balears position: Accredit knowledge of Catalan if you apply for this position, as it allows you to reach up to 115 points compared to 100 for other positions.
- Submit the application electronically: Do so via electronic certificate within the 10 business day deadline. Paper applications and applications submitted outside the deadline are not accepted.
Frequently asked questions
How many points can be obtained in the 2026 Forensic Doctors merit competition?
The maximum score is 100 points for most positions, distributed in two phases: up to 60 points in Phase 1 (general merits) and up to 40 points in Phase 2 (specific merits). The Illes Balears position is an exception: it can reach up to 115 points because it includes the assessment of Catalan language knowledge.
What is the deadline to apply for the Forensic Doctors competition positions?
The deadline is 10 business days from the publication of the call, which took place on June 3, 2026. The application must be submitted electronically via electronic certificate. Paper applications and applications submitted outside the deadline are not accepted.
What merits score the most in the second phase of the competition?
In Phase 2 (specific merits, max. 40 points), the merits with the greatest weight are the report and specialization in legal and forensic medicine. These two elements are key to differentiating yourself from other candidates with similar scores in the first phase.
Who cannot participate in the Forensic Doctors merit competition?
Those excluded are civil servants in any of these situations: voluntary leave of absence during the mandatory minimum period, final suspension or sanctioned with forced transfer. Only career civil servants of the Forensic Doctors Corps of the Administration of Justice may participate.
Why does the Illes Balears position have a different maximum score?
The Illes Balears position reaches a maximum of 115 points (compared to 100 for the rest) because it incorporates the assessment of Catalan language knowledge as an additional merit in the selection process, which can be decisive for candidates who accredit that linguistic knowledge.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-11869)
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-2026-11869