Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 19, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which a specific competition is called for the provision of job positions in the General State Attorney's Office |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 27, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 28, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Calling body | Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament |
| Application method | Electronic (Funciona Portal with electronic certificate); exceptionally in paper format |
| Year | 2026 |
Vacant positions in the General State Attorney's Office will be filled through a specific merit competition, according to the Resolution of October 19, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat, published in the BOE on October 27, 2026 and in force from the following day. The process directly affects career civil servants of the AGE who wish or must apply for these positions.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls a specific merit competition to fill vacant positions in the General State Attorney's Office. The key aspects of the procedure are as follows:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of process | Specific merit competition |
| Who can participate | Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except current firm suspension |
| General permanence requirement | At least two years in the current definitive position at the time of submission of applications |
| Exceptions to the permanence requirement | Suppression of the position, leaves of absence or special services |
| Application method | Electronic through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate; exceptionally in paper format |
| Special obligation | Civil servants in provisional assignment must apply for the position they occupy if it is included in the call |
| Equality principles | The principles of the IV Equality Plan of the AGE are applied |
The competition is "specific", which means that the merits assessed are linked to the concrete characteristics of the positions called in the General State Attorney's Office, and it is not a general transfer competition.
Economic and operational impact
This call does not generate direct costs for private companies or the general public. Its impact is fundamentally organizational and professional career for AGE civil servants:
- Personnel mobility: The resolution activates movements of civil servants towards positions in the General State Attorney's Office, which may affect human resources planning in the originating bodies.
- Obligation to participate: Civil servants in provisional assignment in called positions cannot abstain: they are obliged to submit an application. Failure to do so may have consequences for their administrative situation.
- Permanence requirement: The minimum of two years in the current definitive position limits who can compete at this time, reducing the universe of eligible candidates.
- Digital management: Electronic processing through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate is the main channel, which requires the civil servant to have their certificate operational before the submission deadline.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the AGE in active service who wish to apply for a position in the General State Attorney's Office.
- Civil servants in special administrative situations (leave of absence, special services) who meet the requirements of the call.
- Civil servants in provisional assignment in positions included in this call: they have an express obligation to apply for the position they occupy.
- HR units of AGE bodies that must manage applications, permanence certifications and possible vacancies resulting from transfers.
- Officials of the General State Attorney's Office who will receive the civil servants who resolve the competition.
It does not affect private companies, self-employed workers or citizens outside the scope of state civil service.
Practical example
A career civil servant of the AGE who has been in their current definitive position for three years and is not in a situation of firm suspension meets the permanence requirement (more than two years) and can submit their application electronically through the Funciona Portal using their electronic certificate.
On the other hand, a civil servant who was appointed to their definitive position only 18 months ago cannot participate, unless their position has been suppressed or they are in a situation of leave of absence or special services, which are the exceptions expressly provided for.
In the case of a civil servant in provisional assignment in a position of the General State Attorney's Office that appears in the call, participation is not optional: they are obliged to apply for that position within the established deadline.
What should affected civil servants do now?
- Verify your own administrative situation: Check that you are not in current firm suspension and that you meet the participation requirements.
- Review the permanence requirement: Confirm that you have been in your current definitive position for at least two years, or that you are in one of the excepted situations (position suppression, leave of absence, special services).
- Consult the called positions: Review the official list of vacancies in the General State Attorney's Office included in this call to identify positions of interest.
- Activate your electronic certificate: Make sure your electronic certificate is current and operational before the submission deadline, as the application is electronic through the Funciona Portal.
- Submit your application on time: Process your application through the Funciona Portal. Paper format is only admitted exceptionally.
- If you are in provisional assignment: If the position you occupy is included in the call, the application is mandatory. Failure to submit it may affect your administrative situation.
- HR units: Prepare the documentation proving permanence and administrative situation of civil servants who request to participate, and plan for the management of vacancies that may arise.
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate in the merit competition for positions in the General State Attorney's Office 2026?
Career civil servants of the General State Administration can participate in any administrative situation, with the sole exclusion of those who are in current firm suspension. In addition, they must meet the specific requirements of the position they are applying for within the application submission deadline.
How long must you have been in your current position to be able to compete?
The general rule requires having remained at least two years in the current definitive position at the time of submission of applications. There are exceptions to this requirement for cases of position suppression, leaves of absence or special services.
How do you submit an application for this competition?
The application must be submitted electronically through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. Only exceptionally is submission in paper format admitted. It is essential to have the electronic certificate current and operational before the deadline expires.
Are civil servants in provisional assignment obliged to participate?
Yes. Civil servants who are in a situation of provisional assignment in a position that is included in this call have an express obligation to apply for that position. Failure to submit the application may have consequences for their administrative situation.
What equality principles are applied in this competition?
The call applies gender equality principles in accordance with the IV Equality Plan of the General State Administration (AGE), which means that the selection process and merit assessment must respect the non-discrimination criteria and promotion of equality established in that plan.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-22466
