Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of 16 October 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which a general competition is called for the provision of job positions |
|---|---|
| Calling body | Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament |
| Publication in BOE | 24 October 2026 |
| Entry into force | 24 October 2026 |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication |
| Application channel | Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-22242 |
If you are a career civil servant of the General State Administration, you have a limited window of time to act. The Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament published on 24 October 2026 the call for a general merit competition for the provision of vacant and budgeted job positions. The official reference is BOE-A-2026-22242.
The deadline is short: 15 business days from publication. There is no room to leave it for later.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls a general merit competition to fill vacant and budgeted job positions within the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament. The key aspects are:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can participate? | Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except current firm suspension |
| Permanence requirement | Minimum 2 years in the current permanent assignment position at the close of the application deadline |
| Exceptions to permanence requirement | There are specific exceptions (included in the call) |
| Mandatory participation | Civil servants in provisional assignment whose position is called are required to participate |
| Submission channel | Electronically through the Funciona Portal, with electronic certificate |
| Gender equality | The principle of equality is incorporated in accordance with the IV Equality Plan of the AGE |
The competition is of a general nature, which means that civil servants from different bodies and grades of the AGE can compete, provided they meet the specific requirements of each position called at the close of the deadline.
Economic and operational impact
This competition does not generate direct costs for participants, but it does have a relevant operational and professional career impact:
- Geographic and functional mobility: The resolution of a merit competition may involve changes of assignment, with the consequent impact on working conditions, assignment supplements and position level.
- Obligation to participate for provisionally assigned: Civil servants in provisional assignment have no option to abstain if their position appears in the call. Not participating may have administrative consequences.
- Human resources planning in affected units: Units that lose or gain staff will need to adjust their internal planning once the call is resolved.
- Gender equality: The incorporation of the IV Equality Plan of the AGE implies that the valuation and adjudication criteria must respect positive action measures where appropriate.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the AGE in any administrative situation (active service, special services, voluntary leave for particular interest, etc.), except current firm suspension.
- Civil servants in provisional assignment whose position is included in the call: mandatory participation.
- Units and departments of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament with vacant budgeted positions included in the call.
- HR managers and unit heads who must manage applications, replacements and workforce planning during the process.
Civil servants who are in a situation of current firm suspension at the time of the close of the application deadline cannot participate.
Practical example
A career civil servant of the General Administrative Body who has been 2 years and 3 months in their current permanent assignment position in a unit of the Ministry of Presidency meets the minimum permanence requirement. They can submit their application electronically through the Funciona Portal with their electronic certificate within 15 business days from 24 October 2026.
On the other hand, a civil servant who has been only 18 months in their permanent assignment does not meet the 2-year requirement, unless they are in one of the specific exception cases included in the call. They should check whether their situation fits into one of those exceptions before submitting an application.
If that same civil servant is in provisional assignment and their position appears in the call, participation is not optional: they are required to compete regardless of their seniority in the position.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify the permanence requirement: Check that you have been in your current permanent assignment position for at least 2 years on the date of the close of the deadline. If you do not meet them, check whether your situation fits into one of the specific exceptions in the call.
- Consult the list of called positions: Access the full text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-22242) to identify the positions included and their specific requirements.
- Prepare the electronic certificate: The application is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. Make sure your electronic certificate is current and operational before attempting to process it.
- Submit the application within the deadline: The deadline is 15 business days from 24/10/2026. Calculate the deadline and do not leave it for the last day.
- If you are in provisional assignment: Urgently check whether your position appears in the call. If so, participation is mandatory. Not participating may have administrative consequences.
- HR managers: Identify the civil servants in your unit affected by the obligation to participate and communicate it to them with sufficient notice to avoid incidents.
Frequently asked questions
How many years must I have been in my position to participate in the Ministry of Presidency merit competition 2026?
The call requires a minimum of 2 years in the current permanent assignment position at the time of the close of the application deadline. There are specific exceptions included in the resolution itself for certain administrative situations.
How do I submit an application for the general merit competition of the AGE 2026?
The application must be submitted exclusively electronically through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. Paper applications or applications through other channels are not accepted. The deadline is 15 business days from 24 October 2026.
Are civil servants in provisional assignment required to participate?
Yes. Civil servants who are in a situation of provisional assignment are required to participate in the competition if the position they occupy is among those called. It is not voluntary participation for this group.
Who cannot participate in this merit competition?
Career civil servants who are in a situation of current firm suspension at the time of the close of the application deadline cannot participate. The rest of administrative situations (active service, special services, voluntary leave, etc.) are compatible with participation, provided that the other requirements are met.
What role does the IV Equality Plan of the AGE play in this competition?
The call incorporates the principle of gender equality in accordance with the IV Equality Plan of the General State Administration. This implies that the valuation and adjudication criteria for positions must respect the positive action and non-discrimination measures established in that plan.
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-2026-22242
