Procedural Processing Body Positions Basque Country 2026: What Approved Candidates Must Do

Key data

Approved candidates in the opposition to the Procedural and Administrative Processing Body of the Administration of Justice now face a critical step: choosing a destination in the Basque Country. The Order of April 8, 2026 from the Department of Justice and Human Rights publishes the official list of available positions within the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, giving legal validity to the offer and opening the allocation procedure.

This publication, included in the BOE with reference BOE-A-2026-8630, is the procedure that connects the opposition results with effective incorporation into the job position. It is not an optional procedure: it is the step that allows formalizing the destination.

What does this regulation establish?

The Order publishes the list of positions within the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country offered to persons who passed the selective process for admission, through the general open access system, to the Procedural and Administrative Processing Body of the Administration of Justice.

The original selective process was called by the Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22. This new 2026 Order does not call for new positions or modify access conditions: its function is to officially publish which specific positions are available in Euskadi so that approved candidates can exercise their right to choose their destination.

The key elements regulated by this Order are:

• Official publication of the list of positions within the Basque Country.
• Enabling of the destination allocation procedure for approved candidates.
• Official validity of the positions offer published in the BOE.
• Continuation of the final phase of the admission process to the body.

To consult the complete and detailed list of positions with their specific characteristics, it is essential to access directly the official publication in the BOE.

Economic and operational impact

For approved candidates, this publication has a direct and immediate impact on their professional and economic situation:

• Start of employment relationship as a civil servant: Destination allocation is the prior step to taking office and beginning to receive salary as a civil servant of the Procedural Processing Body.
• Choice of geographic location: Available positions in the Basque Country determine in which municipality or judicial district the approved candidate will work. Selection is made by score order, so acting quickly and knowing the list well is decisive.
• Possible relocation expenses: Depending on the assigned destination, the civil servant may be entitled to relocation allowances according to applicable civil service regulations.
• Job stability: Incorporation into the body means access to a permanent civil service position with the guarantees that entails.

From an operational perspective, justice administrations in the Basque Country that have published positions will be able to incorporate new staff once the allocation process is completed, which has a direct impact on the workload of Basque courts and tribunals.

Who does it affect?

• Approved candidates in opposition JUS/1288/2022 who applied for positions within the Basque Country or who wish to choose a destination in this autonomous community.
• Candidates on waiting lists who may benefit from positions not allocated in the first round.
• Courts and tribunals of the Basque Country awaiting the incorporation of new procedural processing staff.
• Department of Justice and Human Rights of the Basque Government, as the administration responsible for managing the allocation process in its territory.
• Advisors and opposition exam preparers who accompany candidates in this final phase of the process.

Practical example

An opposition candidate who passed the selective process called by the Order JUS/1288/2022 and obtained a score placing them at position 45 on the approved candidates list with preference for the Basque Country must now:

1. Access the list of positions published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-8630) to know exactly what positions are available in Euskadi.
2. Identify positions of interest by geographic location (for example, Bilbao, San Sebastián or Vitoria-Gasteiz).
3. Participate in the destination choice act in the order corresponding to their score.
4. Once the position is allocated, formalize taking office within the established timeframe to begin their relationship as a permanent civil servant.

If this candidate does not participate in the destination choice process within the set timeframe, they may lose their preferred turn and be assigned to a residual position or outside their geographic preference.

What must approved candidates do now?

1. Consult the official list of positions: Access the BOE (BOE-A-2026-8630) and review the complete list of available positions in the Basque Country to identify options available according to desired destination.
2. Verify your own score ranking: Confirm your position on the approved candidates list to know what positions will be available when your turn for selection comes.
3. Stay alert to official communications: The Ministry of Justice and the Department of Justice and Human Rights of the Basque Country will communicate the exact dates and procedure for destination choice.
4. Prepare necessary documentation: Gather in advance all documentation required for taking office, to avoid delays once the position is allocated.
5. Do not miss deadlines: Failure to participate in the destination choice act or failure to formalize taking office within the deadline may have consequences on your right to the allocated position.