Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 24, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat of Culture |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 29, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 29, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Musicians applying for fixed positions in violin, viola and bassoon-contrabassoon at the National Orchestra of Spain |
| Category | Public Sector — selective process for fixed-term labor personnel outside collective agreement |
| Convening body | National Institute of Performing Arts and Music (INAEM) |
| Original call | Resolution of June 24, 2026 |
| Correction period | 10 working days from 29/09/2026 |
| Test location | National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid |
The selective process to fill fixed-term labor positions, outside the collective agreement, for Professor Tutti at the National Orchestra of Spain enters its decisive phase. The Resolution of September 24, 2026 approves the provisional lists, appoints the qualifying tribunals and sets the exact dates for the tests for each specialty. If you are a candidate, the clock is ticking: you have a limited time to review your situation on the provisional list and act if there is any error.
What does this regulation establish?
The Resolution of September 24, 2026 develops three specific actions within the selective process called on June 24, 2026:
- Approval of provisional lists of admitted and excluded persons for each specialty (violin, viola and bassoon-contrabassoon).
- Appointment of qualifying tribunals principal and alternate members, composed of musicians from the National Orchestra of Spain itself and civil servants.
- Announcement of dates, time and place of the tests.
The test schedule is set as follows:
| Specialty | Test dates | Call time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | December 14-15, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid |
| Bassoon-contrabassoon | December 16-17, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid |
| Viola | December 18, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. | National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid |
After the 10 working day correction period, the final list of admitted candidates will be published. Candidates excluded or omitted from the provisional list who do not correct their situation within the deadline will lose their right to participate in the selective process.
The qualifying tribunals are composed of principal and alternate members, including active musicians from the National Orchestra of Spain and INAEM civil servants, thus ensuring specialized technical evaluation of each instrumental specialty.
Economic and operational impact
The positions called are fixed-term labor personnel outside the collective agreement, which implies remuneration and contractual conditions negotiated individually outside the general collective agreement framework. For selected candidates, it represents a stable public employment position in one of the reference orchestras in Spain.
From an operational perspective, the most relevant aspects are:
- The correction period for exclusions is peremptory: 10 working days from 29/09/2026. After that deadline, there is no possibility of appeal in this phase.
- The final list of admitted candidates will be published once the correction period closes, which will mark the point of no return for participation.
- Candidates must organize their schedule to be available in Madrid between December 14-18, 2026, with call at 8:30 a.m.
- The composition of tribunals with musicians from the orchestra itself guarantees evaluation with high-level professional criteria.
Who does it affect?
- Musicians applying for violin positions who applied to the June 24, 2026 call and appear on the provisional lists.
- Musicians applying for viola positions under the same conditions.
- Musicians applying for bassoon-contrabassoon positions under the same conditions.
- Candidates excluded or omitted from the provisional lists who wish to correct their situation before the deadline expires.
- Members of qualifying tribunals (principal and alternate) appointed by this resolution, who must be available on the specified dates.
- INAEM HR managers responsible for the administrative processing of the selective process.
Practical example
A musician applying for a violin position who reviews the provisional list published on September 29, 2026 and finds that they are listed as excluded due to a documentary defect in their application, has 10 working days (approximately until October 13, 2026, not counting holidays) to submit the corrective documentation to INAEM.
If they do not act within that deadline, they will be permanently excluded from the process and will not be able to take the tests on December 14-15, 2026 at the National Auditorium. However, if they correct properly, they will appear on the final list of admitted candidates and will be able to attend the 8:30 a.m. call on December 14.
A candidate for bassoon-contrabassoon who appears as admitted does not need to do anything in this phase: they should prepare to appear on December 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid.
What should candidates do now?
- Check the provisional list of admitted and excluded candidates published in the BOE on September 29, 2026 to verify your exact situation.
- If you appear as excluded or omitted, submit the corrective documentation to INAEM within 10 working days from 29/09/2026. Do not wait until the last day.
- If you appear as admitted, confirm the date of your specialty: Dec. 14-15 (violin), Dec. 16-17 (bassoon-contrabassoon) or Dec. 18 (viola), and arrange travel to Madrid if necessary.
- Watch for the publication of the final list of admitted candidates, which will be published after the correction period closes.
- Appear on the day of the test at 8:30 a.m. at the National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid, with all required documentation.
Frequently asked questions
When and where are the ONE 2026 civil service exam tests held?
The tests are held at the National Auditorium, Príncipe de Vergara Street 146, Madrid, with call at 8:30 a.m. The dates by specialty are: violin, December 14-15, 2026; bassoon-contrabassoon, December 16-17, 2026; and viola, December 18, 2026.
What is the deadline to correct an exclusion on the ONE provisional lists?
Candidates excluded or omitted from the provisional lists have 10 working days from publication in the BOE, that is, from September 29, 2026. After that deadline without correction, the exclusion becomes final.
What type of position is called in this selective process of the National Orchestra of Spain?
Fixed-term labor positions are called, outside the collective agreement, with the category of Professor Tutti in the specialties of violin, viola and bassoon-contrabassoon. Being positions outside the collective agreement, remuneration and contractual conditions are negotiated individually outside the general collective agreement framework.
Who is part of the qualifying tribunals for the ONE 2026 civil service exams?
The qualifying tribunals, both principal and alternate members, are composed of active musicians from the National Orchestra of Spain itself and civil servants from INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music), ensuring specialized technical evaluation for each instrumental specialty.
When will the final list of admitted candidates for the ONE 2026 civil service exams be published?
The final list of admitted candidates will be published once the 10 working day correction period from September 29, 2026 is concluded. The resolution does not set an exact date for this publication, so it is recommended to watch the BOE and INAEM communications.
Official source
View complete regulation at official source (BOE-A-2026-20170)
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-2026-20170
