Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of November 3, 2026, from the Under-Secretary of MITECO, by which a specific contest is called for the provision of job positions |
|---|---|
| Publication | November 10, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 10, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career civil servants of the General State Administration and regional and local administrations |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Application deadline | 15 business days from publication in the BOE |
| Application channel | Portal Funciona (electronic, with digital certificate) |
| Minimum tenure required | 2 years in current permanent position |
| Positions linked to Recovery Plan | Yes (temporary validity) |
| Equality framework | IV Equality Plan of the AGE |
If you are a career civil servant and have been in your current position for more than two years, this contest could be your way to change positions within MITECO. The Resolution of November 3, 2026, published in the BOE on November 10, activates the process for filling vacant positions with budgetary allocation in the ministry, including positions linked to the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
The process is entirely electronic and the deadline is short: 15 business days from publication. There is no room for delays.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls a specific contest —a method of position provision that allows assessment of specific merits adapted to the profile of each position— to fill vacant positions with budgetary allocation at MITECO.
The key elements of the process are as follows:
- Who can participate: Career civil servants in any administrative situation, except those who are permanently suspended.
- Tenure requirement: Demonstrate a minimum of two years in the current permanent position at the time of closure of the application deadline. There are specific exceptions (included in the resolution itself) that allow participation without meeting this requirement.
- Submission of applications: Exclusively electronic, through Portal Funciona, with digital certificate. Paper applications are not accepted.
- Deadline: 15 business days from publication in the BOE (November 10, 2026).
- Temporary positions: Positions linked to the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan are included, whose duration is conditional on the validity of the plan itself.
- Gender equality: The contest applies the principles of the IV Equality Plan of the General State Administration.
Economic and operational impact
For civil servants, the main impact is not economic in the strict sense, but rather one of professional mobility and stability. Changing positions through a specific contest can mean:
- Access to positions of greater level or responsibility within MITECO.
- Geographic relocation if you apply for positions in another location (with the transfer implications this entails).
- In the case of positions linked to the Recovery Plan, it is essential to consider their temporary validity: the position is terminated when the plan framework ends, which implies a risk of forced mobility later.
For MITECO, the contest allows filling vacancies with already approved budgetary allocation, optimizing staffing without the need for new external hires.
Who does it affect?
- Career civil servants of the General State Administration (AGE) who meet the requirements of each advertised position.
- Career civil servants of regional and local administrations who can access AGE positions according to applicable civil service regulations.
- Civil servants in an administrative situation other than active service (leave of absence, special services, etc.), as long as they are not permanently suspended.
- Civil servants interested in positions linked to the Recovery Plan who accept the temporary nature of the position.
Practical example
A career civil servant from the Civil Administration Management Corps, currently assigned to the Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha, has been in that permanent position for three years. He meets the minimum tenure requirement of two years.
If he identifies a suitable position for his corps and level in MITECO's central services in Madrid in the announcement, he can submit his application through Portal Funciona with his digital certificate within 15 business days from November 10, 2026.
If the position he applies for is linked to the Recovery Plan, he should consider that his position will have temporary validity linked to the duration of the plan, which may involve a new mobility process when it concludes.
What should civil servants do now?
- Verify compliance with the tenure requirement: Check if you have been in your current permanent position for at least two years on the date of closure of the application deadline. If you do not meet it, review if any of the specific exceptions included in the resolution apply to you.
- Consult the advertised positions: Access the complete list of vacant positions published together with the resolution in the BOE of November 10, 2026 and identify the positions that fit your corps, scale and level.
- Obtain or renew your digital certificate: The application is exclusively electronic through Portal Funciona. Without a valid digital certificate it is not possible to participate.
- Prepare merit documentation: In a specific contest, merits adapted to the profile of each position are assessed. Gather in advance the relevant supporting documents.
- Submit the application within the deadline: The deadline is 15 business days from November 10, 2026. No ordinary extensions are contemplated; an application submitted after the deadline is automatically excluded.
- Evaluate temporary positions linked to the Recovery Plan: If you apply for one of these positions, keep in mind their limited validity and its implications for your professional career in the medium term.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to apply for positions in the MITECO 2026 contest?
The deadline is 15 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on November 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively electronically through Portal Funciona with a digital certificate.
How long must I have been in my current position to participate?
A minimum tenure of two years in the current permanent position is required at the time of closure of the application deadline. The resolution includes specific exceptions that allow participation without meeting this requirement in certain cases.
Can civil servants from autonomous communities or municipalities participate?
Yes. Career civil servants of the General State Administration can participate, as well as those from regional and local administrations, as long as they meet the requirements established for each position and are not permanently suspended.
What are temporary positions linked to the Recovery Plan?
These are positions whose existence is conditional on the duration of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. When the plan concludes, these positions will be terminated, which may force the civil servant to initiate a new mobility process. This is a risk factor that should be considered before applying for these positions.
How is the application submitted and what is needed?
The application is submitted exclusively electronically through Portal Funciona, the AGE human resources platform. It is essential to have a valid digital certificate. Paper applications or applications through other channels are not accepted.
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-2026-23543
