Procedural Processing Positions Catalonia 2022: Destinations and Allocation

Key data

Those approved in the selective process for open access to the Body of Procedural and Administrative Processing of the Administration of Justice (2022 call) now have the available positions in Catalonia published. The Resolution of April 8, 2026 from the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of Catalonia, published in the BOE on April 22, 2026 with reference BOE-A-2026-8820, is the formal step that opens the allocation of destinations in this territory.

This is a critical milestone in the process: without knowing this list of positions, it is not possible to make an informed decision about the destination. Anyone who wants to work in the Administration of Justice in Catalonia must act now.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution publishes the official list of positions offered in the territorial scope of Catalonia for candidates who have passed the selective process called by the Orden JUS/1288/2022, of December 22. This is open access (general system) to the Body of Procedural and Administrative Processing of the Administration of Justice.

The allocation mechanism works as follows:

• Approved candidates choose a position among those offered according to their scoring order in the selective process.
• The higher the score obtained in the opposition, the greater the priority in choosing a destination.
• The positions published in this resolution are limited exclusively to the territory of Catalonia.
• Those wishing a destination in Catalonia must pay attention to this specific publication to know the available options.

The resolution is issued by the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of the Generalitat of Catalonia, which manages the Catalan territorial scope within the national process of allocating destinations.

Economic and operational impact

Although this resolution does not establish direct economic amounts, its practical implications are significant for new civil servants and for the Administration of Justice in Catalonia itself:

• Labor and geographic planning: The assigned destination determines the civil servant's workplace during the first years of their career. A poorly informed choice can result in relocation costs, change of residence, or work-life balance difficulties.
• Human resources management: The Administration of Justice in Catalonia fills real vacancies with this allocation, which has a direct impact on the operability of courts and tribunals in Catalan territory.
• Decision timeline: The choice of position takes place at a specific moment in the process. Failing to consult the list of positions in time can mean losing preferred destination options, since candidates with higher scores choose first.
• Initial irreversibility: Destinations allocated in the first assignment have mobility restrictions for a certain period, which makes the initial decision especially relevant.

Who does it affect?

This resolution directly and immediately affects the following groups:

• Candidates approved in the selective process for open access to the Body of Procedural and Administrative Processing of the Administration of Justice, called by Orden JUS/1288/2022.
• Candidates who wish a destination in Catalonia, since the published positions are limited exclusively to this territory.
• Human resources managers of the Administration of Justice in Catalonia, who manage the incorporation of new civil servants.
• Advisors and opposition exam preparers who accompany candidates in the destination selection process.

It does not affect candidates who opt exclusively for positions in other autonomous communities, who must consult the specific resolutions of their respective territorial scopes.

Practical example

An opposition candidate who has passed the selective process of Orden JUS/1288/2022 and resides in Barcelona wants to secure a position in Catalonia to avoid having to relocate to another autonomous community.

Their specific situation:

• They have obtained a score that places them in a middle position on the list of approved candidates.
• They want to choose a position in Catalonia, preferably in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
• What they should do: Consult the list of positions published in this resolution to identify what specific destinations are available in Catalonia, in which judicial bodies they are located, and how many positions there are in each locality.
• Risk if they don't act in time: Candidates with higher scores will choose first. If they don't consult the list and don't prepare their choice in advance, they may lose the most sought-after destinations in favor of candidates who acted more quickly and with better planning.

The resolution is, in practice, the document that allows them to make that decision with complete and official information.

What should approved candidates do now?

1. Consult the official resolution in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-8820, published on April 22, 2026) to access the complete list of available positions in Catalonia.
2. Identify the available destinations in Catalonia that fit your geographic and personal preferences, taking into account the location of the judicial bodies.
3. Know your position on the list of approved candidates to know with what priority you will be able to choose a position compared to other candidates.
4. Prepare an order of destination preferences before the moment of choice, with alternatives in case the most sought-after positions are already occupied when it's your turn.
5. Stay alert to official communications from the Ministry of Justice and the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of Catalonia regarding the calendar and procedure for choosing a destination.
6. Consult your exam preparer or advisor if you have doubts about the allocation process, post-allocation mobility restrictions, or the implications of choosing a specific destination.