2,704 National Police Positions 2026: Requirements, Phases and Reserve for Military Personnel

Key data

The call for 2,704 National Police positions for 2026 is one of the largest public employment offers of the year in Spain. The Resolution of July 7, 2026 from the General Directorate of Police regulates a selection process structured in three phases, with specific requirements that must be maintained throughout the process under penalty of exclusion.

For companies, labor consultants and HR departments, this call may result in the departure of employees who decide to apply. For the applicants themselves, knowing the exact requirements from day one is decisive: failure to comply with any of them implies automatic exclusion.

What does this call establish?

The call regulates admission to the Basic Scale, Police category, of the National Police Corps. The selection process is divided into three consecutive and eliminatory phases:

The access requirements that must be met and maintained throughout the process are:

• Spanish nationality
• High School diploma or equivalent
• B driving license without restrictions
• Minimum accreditation of A2 level in English or French
• No criminal record for intentional crime
• Not have been separated from public service
• Be over 18 years old

A critical fact: the tribunal cannot approve more candidates than positions called, regardless of the score obtained. This limits the number of approved candidates to the exact ceiling of 2,704, with no possibility of expansion.

Economic and operational impact

For organizations, this call has direct implications for personnel management. With 2,704 new positions at stake, an increase in requests for leave of absence or voluntary resignation among employees who decide to apply is foreseeable, especially among young profiles with High School qualifications.

For professional military personnel of troops and naval ranks, the reserve of 541 positions (20% of the total) represents a route for professional conversion towards the State Security Forces and Bodies, provided they accredit at least 5 years of active service.

From the applicant's perspective, the costs associated with the process include academic preparation (opposition preparation academies, materials), obtaining or renewing the B driving license without restrictions and, if applicable, accreditation of A2 language level if not already held. None of these costs are quantified in the resolution, but they are real expenses that the applicant must anticipate.

Who does it affect?

• Spanish citizens over 18 years old with a High School diploma or equivalent who wish to join the National Police
• Professional military personnel of troops and naval ranks with a minimum of 5 years of service, who can apply for the 541 reserved positions
• Companies and HR departments that may see employees request leaves of absence or resignations to prepare for and take the selection process
• Opposition preparation academies and training centers that offer preparation for access to the National Police
• Labor consultants who must manage the contractual implications for employees participating in the selection process

Practical example

A professional military personnel member of troops with 6 years of active service decides to apply for the call. Having more than 5 years of service, they can apply for the 541 positions reserved for military personnel, competing in a smaller group than applicants in the open access category. They must accredit A2 level English or French (if they do not already have official certification), present the B driving license without restrictions and ensure they have no criminal record for intentional crime. If they pass the opposition exam phase, they must complete the course at the National Police School and the practical module in the workplace before obtaining the definitive position. If at any point during the process they lose any of the requirements (for example, if their driving license is revoked), they will be automatically excluded.

What should applicants do now?

1. Verify compliance with all requirements before submitting the application: Spanish nationality, High School diploma or equivalent, B driving license without restrictions, A2 level English or French, absence of criminal record for intentional crime and not having been separated from public service.
2. Obtain accreditation of A2 level English or French if not already held, as it is a mandatory requirement and must be maintained throughout the process.
3. Check the status of the B driving license and ensure it has no current restrictions.
4. Professional military personnel must verify that they accredit at least 5 years of service to be able to apply for the 541 reserved positions.
5. Consult the official call in the BOE to learn the exact deadlines for submitting applications, the syllabus and the test calendar, as this data is not included in the resolution summary.
6. Companies and labor consultants: review applicable collective agreements and leave of absence regulations to properly manage requests from employees participating in the selection process.

Official source

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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-2026-15055