Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 20, 2026, from the State Secretariat for Public Function, by which career officials of the National Veterinary Corps are appointed |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 24, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 24, 2026 |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-16103 |
| Affected parties | Approved candidates from the selection process called in November 2024 and the General State Administration |
| Position level | Level 26 |
| Deadline for taking office | 15 calendar days (extendable to 1 month if there is a change of location) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
The candidates who passed the opposition phase of the National Veterinary Corps and completed the internship period that began in January 2026 now obtain their formal appointment as career officials. The Resolution of July 20, 2026 from the State Secretariat for Public Function, published in the BOE on July 24, 2026, formalizes this appointment through the general system of open access.
The process started with the call in November 2024. After passing the opposition and the internship period, the new officials are assigned to level 26 positions in different ministries and territorial delegations.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formalizes three specific aspects that the appointees must know immediately:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of access | General system of open access |
| Position level | Level 26 |
| Main assignments | Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and Ministry of Territorial Policy |
| Territorial assignment | Different ministries and territorial delegations |
| Deadline for taking office | 15 calendar days from publication |
| Extension of deadline | Up to 1 month if the assignment involves a change of location |
| Appeal procedure | Motion for reconsideration or contentious-administrative appeal before the National Court |
The resolution exhausts the administrative remedy. This means that anyone wishing to challenge it must go directly to a motion for reconsideration before the same body or file a contentious-administrative appeal before the National Court. No ordinary appeal is available to a higher body.
Economic and operational impact
For the new officials, the appointment at level 26 means the beginning of a professional career in the General State Administration with the compensation and rights corresponding to that level. Level 26 is in the mid-to-high range of the civil service scale, with appropriate assignment allowance.
For the Administration, the incorporation of these personnel strengthens the operational capacity of the two main receiving ministries:
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: reinforcement in inspection functions, sanitary control of food of animal origin and management of veterinary policies.
- Ministry of Territorial Policy: coverage of positions in territorial delegations of the State, with coordination and control functions in the veterinary field.
The deadline for taking office of 15 calendar days (or up to one month with a change of location) means that the receiving units must be prepared to incorporate these professionals within a very tight margin from the BOE publication.
Who does it affect?
- Approved candidates: all applicants who passed the selection process called in November 2024 and completed the internship period that began in January 2026.
- Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: units and delegations that receive new members of the National Veterinary Corps.
- Ministry of Territorial Policy: territorial delegations that incorporate level 26 positions covered by these appointments.
- HR managers of the GSA: must manage the incorporation within the established deadlines and process the taking of office.
- Candidates on waiting lists or with pending appeals: the resolution exhausts the administrative remedy, so any challenge must be channeled through the contentious-administrative procedure before the National Court.
Practical example
An applicant who passed the selection process called in November 2024, completed the internship period in January 2026 and has been assigned to a territorial delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture in a province different from their current residence has up to one month from July 24, 2026 to take office in their level 26 position.
If, on the other hand, their assignment is in the same location where they already resided, the deadline is reduced to 15 calendar days, which means they must present themselves and formalize the taking of office before August 8, 2026 as an indicative deadline.
If they believe their assignment is incorrect or that the process has incurred some irregularity, they cannot appeal to a higher body of the Administration: they must file a motion for reconsideration with the State Secretariat for Public Function or go directly to the National Court.
What should the appointees do now?
- Confirm the assigned position by consulting the resolution published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-16103) and identifying the corresponding ministry and territorial delegation.
- Calculate the deadline for taking office: 15 calendar days from July 24, 2026 if there is no change of location; up to 1 month if the assignment involves a change of residence.
- Contact the HR unit of the destination ministry to coordinate the date and documentation necessary for taking office.
- Consider possible challenges before taking office if any error is detected in the assignment or in the process: the deadline for filing a motion for reconsideration or appealing to the National Court runs from the BOE publication.
- Manage the change of residence if applicable with sufficient advance notice to avoid exceeding the maximum deadline of one month.
- HR managers of the GSA: prepare the incorporation documentation and ensure that the receiving units are operational to welcome the new officials within the established deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I have to take office as a new official of the National Veterinary Corps?
The deadline is 15 calendar days from the publication of the resolution in the BOE (July 24, 2026). If the assignment involves a change of residence location, the deadline is extended to one month. If this deadline is exceeded without taking office, administrative consequences could result for the appointment.
Which ministries distribute the assignments of the National Veterinary Corps 2026?
The assignments are distributed mainly between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Ministry of Territorial Policy, including territorial delegations of both ministries. All positions are level 26.
Can I appeal the assignment given in the National Veterinary Corps appointment?
Yes, but the procedure is limited: the resolution exhausts the administrative remedy. Only a motion for reconsideration before the State Secretariat for Public Function or a contentious-administrative appeal before the National Court is available. There is no ordinary appeal to a higher body of the Administration.
When was the selection process that gives rise to these appointments called?
The selection process was called in November 2024. The approved candidates began the internship period in January 2026 and, after completing it, obtain their formal appointment as career officials through this resolution published on July 24, 2026.
What compensation level do the National Veterinary Corps positions have in these appointments?
All positions covered in this resolution are level 26, which corresponds to the mid-to-high range of the General State Administration scale, with the assignment allowance associated with that level.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-16103)
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-2026-16103