Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 11, 2026, from the General Directorate of Police |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 16, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 16, 2026 |
| Original call | Resolution of July 7, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for admission to the Basic Scale (Police category) of the National Police Corps |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment |
| Appeal deadline (reposition) | 1 month from publication |
| Administrative litigation appeal deadline | 2 months before the TSJ of Madrid |
The General Directorate of Police approves, dated September 11, 2026, the final list of candidates admitted and excluded from the free examination to fill positions for students at the National Police School, candidates for admission to the Basic Scale (Police category) of the National Police Corps. The resolution is published in the BOE on September 16, 2026 and enters into force that same day.
This resolution closes the admission phase and starts the countdown for candidates: the excluded must decide whether to appeal, and the admitted must locate their exam location before it is too late.
What does this resolution establish?
The resolution definitively establishes who can take the selection process and who is excluded, after the period for correcting defects in applications. From this moment on, the list is final unless a subsequent appeal is resolved.
Two operational aspects are critical for admitted candidates:
- Mandatory location consultation: each admitted candidate must access the candidate portal to know the exact date, time and place of their exam.
- Annulment for incorrect location: any action taken at a location other than the assigned one is automatically voided, with no possibility of subsequent correction.
Regarding military personnel of troops and sailors, those who did not prove their status within the correction period have been reclassified to ordinary access, losing the benefit of the specific category they were applying for.
Most frequent exclusion reasons
The resolution identifies the reasons for exclusion using letter codes. Below are all those included in the regulation:
| Code | Exclusion reason |
|---|---|
| A | Lack of digital signature on the application form |
| F | Non-payment of exam fee online |
| I | Failure to prove registration as a job seeker with SEPE |
| J | Absence of sworn statement on income |
| K | Lack of large family certificate or title |
| L | Failure to prove status as victim of terrorism |
Codes I, J, K and L are linked to specific benefits or exemptions that the candidate requested but could not properly document within the deadline. Code A and code F are the most serious from a procedural point of view, as they affect the formal validity of the application regardless of any merit or personal condition.
Who does it affect?
- Admitted candidates: must check their location, date and time of exam on the candidate portal. Failing to do so in time or going to the wrong location results in the annulment of their participation.
- Excluded candidates: have specific deadlines to appeal (see next section). Exclusion is not final if an appeal is successfully filed.
- Military personnel of troops and sailors: those who did not prove their status within the correction period have been transferred to ordinary access, which may affect their competitive position in the process.
- Candidates with benefits for large families, victims of terrorism or job seekers: if they were excluded by codes K, L or I, they can appeal by providing the documentation they did not submit on time, although success will depend on the resolution of the appeal.
Practical example
A candidate who requested exemption from fees for being a job seeker registered with SEPE (code I) but did not attach the supporting certificate within the correction period appears on the final list as excluded. Their specific situation:
- Has one month from September 16, 2026 to file an appeal for reconsideration with the General Directorate of Police.
- Alternatively, has two months to file an administrative litigation appeal before the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid.
- If the appeal is successful, they would be added to the admitted list and assigned an exam location.
- If they do not appeal within the deadline, the exclusion becomes final and they cannot participate in this call.
On the other hand, an admitted candidate who does not check the candidate portal and goes to a location other than the assigned one will see all their actions in that exam voided, with no right to repeat it or to claim afterwards for that reason.
What should candidates do now?
- Check the candidate portal immediately: verify if you appear on the list of admitted or excluded. Do not assume your status based on the provisional list.
- If you are admitted, note your location, date and time of exam: any action at an incorrect location is voided with no possibility of appeal for that reason. Save this information and confirm it again a few days before the exam.
- If you are excluded, identify the exclusion code: locate the letter that causes your exclusion in the table above and assess whether you have documentation that contradicts it.
- If you are going to appeal, act before October 16, 2026: the appeal for reconsideration must be filed within one month from publication (September 16, 2026). The administrative litigation appeal before the TSJ of Madrid has a deadline of two months.
- If you are military personnel of troops or sailors and did not prove your status: check if you have been transferred to ordinary access and assess whether an appeal is viable in your specific case.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I check if I am admitted or excluded in the National Police examination 2026?
You must access the candidate portal of the General Directorate of Police. The final list was published in the BOE on September 16, 2026 through the Resolution of September 11, 2026. On that same portal you will also find your location, date and time of exam if you are admitted.
What are the most frequent causes of exclusion in the National Police Basic Scale examination 2026?
The reasons included in the resolution are: lack of digital signature on the application (code A), non-payment of exam fee online (code F), failure to prove registration as a job seeker with SEPE (code I), absence of sworn statement on income (code J), lack of large family certificate (code K) and failure to prove status as victim of terrorism (code L).
How much time do I have to appeal if I am excluded from the National Police examination 2026?
You have two options: appeal for reconsideration within one month from September 16, 2026 (that is, until approximately October 16, 2026), or administrative litigation appeal before the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid within two months from that same date.
What happens if I go to an exam location different from the one assigned to me?
All actions taken at an incorrect location are automatically voided, as established by the resolution. There is no possibility of subsequent correction for this reason. It is essential to check the assigned location on the candidate portal before the exam day.
What happens to military personnel of troops and sailors who did not prove their status?
Military personnel of troops and sailors who did not prove their status within the correction period have been transferred to ordinary access. This means they compete in the general category, losing the benefit of the specific access provided for their group. If they consider that the exclusion from that category is improper, they can file the appeals indicated in the stated deadlines.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-19277)
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-2026-19277
