Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 3 November 2026, from the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, by which a specific competition is called for the provision of job positions |
|---|---|
| Publication | 10 November 2026 |
| Entry into force | 10 November 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication (from 10/11/2026) |
| Submission method | Electronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-23544 |
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business activates a specific competition for the provision of job positions with budgetary allocation. The call, published on 10 November 2026 through the Under-Secretary's Resolution (BOE-A-2026-23544), opens a period of 15 business days for interested career civil servants to submit their candidacy.
This process directly affects civil servants of the General State Administration seeking a change of position or internal promotion, and establishes clear conditions on who can participate, how and within what timeframes.
What does this regulation establish?
The Resolution calls a specific competition to provide vacant positions with budgetary allocation in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business. Below are the key elements of the process:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of process | Specific competition for provision of positions |
| Calling body | Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business |
| Positions subject | Vacant positions with budgetary allocation |
| Who can participate | Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except those under current firm suspension |
| Permanence requirement | Minimum 2 years in current permanent position at deadline closure |
| Exceptions to permanence | Yes, specific exceptions exist (included in the call) |
| Application method | Electronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication (10/11/2026) |
| Gender equality | Specific gender equality measures are contemplated |
| Persons with disabilities | Adaptations for persons with disabilities are contemplated |
| AEAT personnel (own scales) | Needs prior authorization to participate |
Compliance with requirements must be accredited at the closure of the application submission deadline, not at the time of competition resolution.
Economic and operational impact
This competition does not generate direct costs for private companies, but has relevant operational impact for public bodies and the civil servants involved:
- Positions with budgetary allocation: the positions called have guaranteed funding, which ensures the effectiveness of the resulting appointments.
- Personnel mobility in the AGE: the process can generate chain vacancies in other bodies, affecting human resources planning of different units.
- Opportunity cost for the civil servant: failing to apply within the deadline means losing the option until the next call. The 15 business day deadline is strict and does not allow late submission.
- Permanence obligation: those who obtain a permanent position in this competition will be subject to the minimum permanence requirement of two years before being able to compete again, except for specific exceptions.
- AEAT personnel with own scales: the need for prior authorization adds an additional procedure that can affect the effective participation deadlines.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the AGE in active service or in any administrative situation (leave of absence, special services, etc.), as long as they are not under current firm suspension.
- Civil servants with permanent positions who have been in their current position for at least two years and wish to change position or advance within the Ministry of Economy.
- AEAT personnel assigned to own scales, who must obtain prior authorization before submitting an application.
- HR managers of AGE bodies, who must anticipate possible vacancies resulting from transfers from the competition.
- Persons with disabilities who are career civil servants, for whom specific adaptations are contemplated in the process.
Practical example
A career civil servant of the Civil Administration Management Body, currently assigned to the Tax Agency with permanent position since October 2024, could not participate in this competition: does not meet the minimum permanence requirement of two years at deadline closure (November 2026), unless their situation fits one of the specific exceptions included in the call.
Conversely, a civil servant of the same body with permanent position in the Ministry of Finance since January 2024 would meet the minimum permanence requirement of two years. They should access the Funciona Portal with their electronic certificate and submit the application within 15 business days from 10 November 2026.
If that same civil servant belonged to an own scale of the AEAT, their first step would be to request prior authorization from their body before formalizing the candidacy, making it even more urgent to act from the first day of the deadline.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: check that you are in a valid administrative situation (not firm suspension) and that you have been in your current permanent position for at least two years at deadline closure.
- Consult the specific exceptions: if the permanence requirement is not met, review whether the situation fits one of the exceptions included in the call published in the BOE.
- Request prior authorization if you are AEAT personnel: civil servants assigned to own scales of the AEAT must initiate this procedure immediately, without waiting until the last moment of the deadline.
- Prepare the electronic certificate: the application is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. Verify that the electronic certificate is current and operational before attempting submission.
- Submit the application within the deadline: the 15 business days from 10 November 2026 are the strict limit. No submissions are accepted outside the deadline.
- HR managers: identify which positions in your unit could become vacant as a result of the competition and plan provisional coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for the Ministry of Economy 2026 competition positions?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the call, which took place on 10 November 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate. No applications are accepted outside the deadline.
What permanence requirement does the specific competition of the Ministry of Economy require?
A minimum permanence of two years in the current permanent position is required at the deadline closure for application submission. Specific exceptions exist and are included in the call itself. Compliance with all requirements must be verified on the deadline closure date, not on the resolution date.
Can AEAT personnel participate in this competition?
AEAT personnel assigned to own scales need prior authorization to be able to participate. This procedure must be managed before submitting the application, so it is recommended to initiate it from the first day of the deadline to avoid losing the opportunity to compete.
Who can participate in the specific competition for provision of positions of the Ministry of Economy?
Career civil servants in any administrative situation can participate, except those who are under current firm suspension. They must meet the requirements established in the call at the deadline closure for application submission. The call also contemplates gender equality measures and adaptations for persons with disabilities.
How are applications submitted for the Ministry of Economy 2026 merit competition?
Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal, using electronic certificate. No other submission method is accepted. It is essential to have the electronic certificate current and operational before attempting the procedure.
Official source
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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-2026-23544
