New positions for Judicial Assistance officials in Navarra: deadlines and key points 2026

Key data

Officials of the Judicial Assistance Body of the Administration of Justice who passed the open access selection process called by Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22, have already been assigned their position in Navarra. Resolution 357/2026, of July 8, from the General Directorate of Justice of the Department of Interior, Public Function and Justice, formalizes that assignment and establishes the deadlines and conditions that each official must know before September 1, 2026.

This is not a minor administrative procedure: failure to meet the deadline for taking office, lack of decision on the status of voluntary leave, or lack of awareness of restrictions on transfer competitions can have direct consequences on the professional careers of those affected.

What does this regulation establish?

Resolution 357/2026 regulates five fundamental aspects for new Judicial Assistance officials in Navarra:

The selection process that gives rise to this resolution was called by the Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22, through the general open access system. The resolution now published is the final step that transforms the passing grade into a real position with a specific assignment.

Economic and operational impact

Although this resolution does not imply direct costs for private companies, it does have relevant operational impact in several areas:

• For new officials: Taking office activates the right to receive the salary corresponding to the Judicial Assistance Body. Failure to take office on time may result in loss of the position.
• For interim officials occupying assigned positions: Their cessation is automatic on the day the holder takes office. This directly affects their employment status and the planning of judicial offices.
• For judicial offices in Navarra: The incorporation of new holders implies a reorganization of teams and workloads in the affected courts.
• For officials with mandatory assignment: The two-year restriction on transfer competitions limits geographic mobility until July 8, 2028, which may have significant personal and economic implications.
• For officials from Procedural Processing or Case Management: The decision to move to voluntary leave in Judicial Assistance or continue in the original body has consequences for seniority, allowances and career progression that should be analyzed in detail.

Who does it affect?

• Approved candidates in the open access selection process of the Judicial Assistance Body called by Order JUS/1288/2022 with assignment in Navarra.
• Interim officials who currently occupy positions assigned to new holders in judicial offices in Navarra.
• Active officials from the Procedural Processing and Case Management Bodies who have also passed this selection process and must decide on their administrative status.
• Human resources managers of the Administration of Justice in Navarra, who must manage the cessation of interim officials and new incorporations.
• Advisors and civil service career managers who accompany those affected in making decisions about voluntary leave or transfer competitions.

Practical example

Imagine an official who has passed the selection process of Order JUS/1288/2022 and also belongs to the Procedural Processing Body, where they have been active for five years in a court in Pamplona.

With Resolution 357/2026, this official receives an assignment in a judicial office in Navarra as a member of the Judicial Assistance Body. Now they must make a decision before the deadline for taking office expires (20 working days from September 1, 2026):

• Option A: Take office in Judicial Assistance and move to voluntary leave status in Procedural Processing. They temporarily lose active rights in the original body, but gain access to the new position.
• Option B: Renounce the Judicial Assistance position and continue active in Procedural Processing, retaining all rights in that body.

Furthermore, if their assignment in Judicial Assistance has been made with mandatory character, they will not be able to participate in any transfer competition until July 8, 2028, regardless of the option they choose regarding leave.

What should those affected do now?

1. Confirm the assigned position by consulting Resolution 357/2026 published in the BOE of July 21, 2026 and verify whether the assignment is voluntary or mandatory.
2. Calculate the deadline for taking office: count 20 working days from September 1, 2026 and mark the deadline on the calendar. Failure to meet this deadline may result in loss of the position.
3. Decide on the status in the original body (if you belong to Procedural Processing or Case Management): evaluate with an advisor the implications of voluntary leave in terms of seniority, allowances and career before taking office.
4. Verify if the assignment is mandatory and, if so, keep in mind that you will not be able to participate in transfer competitions until July 8, 2028.
5. If you are an interim official in an assigned position: prepare for administrative cessation on the day the holder takes office and manage the situation with the corresponding human resources service.
6. Check for vacant positions if you have not received an assignment: they may be announced in future ordinary competitions, so it is advisable to stay alert to new calls.

Official source

Consult complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-15878)

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-2026-15878