Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of August 24, 2026, from the Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | September 1, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 1, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) |
| Category | Public Sector — Job position provision |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the Official Gazette |
| Application channel | Electronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate |
| Equality framework | IV Equality Plan of the AGE |
The Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament opens the door to change positions: the Under-Secretary has called a specific merit competition to fill vacant positions with budget allocation. The deadline to act is short — 15 business days from September 1, 2026 — and the submission of applications is exclusively electronic. If you are a career civil servant of the AGE and have been in your current permanent position for at least two years, this call may be your opportunity for mobility.
The resolution was signed on August 24, 2026 and published in the Official Gazette of September 1, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-18376). Its entry into force is immediate from that same date.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls a specific merit competition for the provision of vacant job positions with budget allocation at the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament. The essential conditions are as follows:
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can participate | Career civil servants of the AGE in any administrative situation, except current firm suspension |
| Seniority requirement | Minimum 2 years in the current permanent position at the close of the application deadline |
| Exceptions to seniority | Yes, specific exceptions are included in the resolution itself |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the Official Gazette (from September 1, 2026) |
| Form of submission | Exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate |
| Position adaptation | Provided for civil servants with recognized disability |
| Equality principle | Incorporated in accordance with the IV Equality Plan of the AGE |
Requirements must be met on the date of closure of the application submission deadline, not on the date of publication of the call. This detail is relevant for those who are close to meeting the two years of required seniority.
Economic and operational impact
From an operational perspective, this call involves several practical considerations for interested civil servants and for units managing human resources in the AGE:
- Mobility with guaranteed budget allocation: the positions called have budget allocation, which eliminates the risk of obtaining a position without assured financing.
- Mandatory electronic management: the application is processed exclusively through the Funciona Portal. Those who do not have a valid electronic certificate must obtain one before the deadline closes.
- Very tight deadline: 15 business days from September 1, 2026 amounts to approximately three calendar weeks. Planning must be immediate.
- Admitted administrative situations: civil servants on leave of absence, special services or other situations may participate, as long as they are not in current firm suspension.
- Position adaptation: civil servants with recognized disability can request position adaptation, which expands effective access to the call.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the General State Administration who wish to change position within the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament.
- Civil servants in any active administrative situation (active service, voluntary leave of absence, special services, etc.), except current firm suspension.
- Civil servants with recognized disability who need position adaptation.
- Managers of human resources units of the AGE who manage personnel mobility.
- Civil servants who have been at least two years in their current permanent position or who fit into one of the specific exceptions.
Practical example
Let's imagine a career civil servant of the AGE who holds a permanent position in a unit of the Ministry of Finance since August 15, 2024. On the date of closure of this call's deadline — approximately at the end of September 2026 — he will have accumulated slightly more than two years in that permanent position. Therefore, he meets the minimum seniority requirement and can submit his application.
The process he must follow is as follows: access the Funciona Portal with his electronic certificate, locate the vacant positions called by the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament, select the positions of his interest in order of preference and send the application within the 15 business days established. If he submits the application outside the deadline or through a channel other than electronic, he will be excluded from the competition.
If that same civil servant had a recognized disability, he could also request the adaptation of the position he is applying for, without any penalty in the evaluation of merits.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify compliance with the seniority requirement: check that you have been at least two years in your current permanent position on the date of closure of the deadline, or that you fit into one of the specific exceptions.
- Confirm administrative situation: ensure you are not in current firm suspension, which is the only cause of exclusion due to administrative situation.
- Obtain or renew electronic certificate: the application is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. Without a valid electronic certificate it is not possible to submit it.
- Consult the called positions: review in the Funciona Portal and in the Official Gazette the vacant positions with budget allocation included in this call to identify those of interest.
- Submit the application within the deadline: the 15 business days from September 1, 2026 are the absolute limit. No extension is provided. Act with sufficient margin to resolve possible technical issues.
- Request position adaptation if applicable: civil servants with recognized disability must indicate it in the application so that position adaptation is considered.
Frequently asked questions
How many years must I have been in my current position to participate in this competition?
The resolution requires a minimum of two years in the current permanent position at the close of the application submission deadline. There are specific exceptions included in the call itself that may allow participation with less seniority in certain cases.
What is the deadline to submit the application and how is it counted?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the call in the Official Gazette, which took place on September 1, 2026. Business days exclude Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays, so the deadline extends approximately three calendar weeks from that date.
How is the application for this merit competition submitted?
The application must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal, using electronic certificate. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted. If you do not have a valid electronic certificate, you must obtain one before the deadline closes.
Can civil servants on leave of absence or in special services participate?
Yes. Career civil servants of the AGE in any administrative situation may participate, except those who are in current firm suspension. This includes situations such as voluntary leave of absence or special services, as long as the rest of the requirements are met.
What happens if I am a civil servant with recognized disability?
The call expressly contemplates position adaptation for civil servants with recognized disability. You must indicate it in your application so that the adaptation corresponding to the position you are applying for is evaluated and applied, without penalty in the evaluation of merits.
Official source
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Notice: This article is merely 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-2026-18376
