Procedural Processing Positions 2026: destinations for approved Justice opposition candidates

Key data

Approved candidates in the extraordinary opposition to the Body of Procedural and Administrative Processing of the Administration of Justice now have published the positions they can apply for. The Order PJC/360/2026, of April 8, contains the list of destinations within the corresponding ministerial scope, which activates the position selection process according to each candidate's order of preference.

This publication is not a minor procedure: it is the step that converts the approved candidate into a real incorporation into the Administration of Justice. Those who do not act within the established deadlines risk their destination or even their position.

What does this regulation establish?

Order PJC/360/2026 fulfills a specific procedural function within the extraordinary selective process initiated by Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22: it publishes the list of positions that the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts makes available to approved candidates.

The access process is through the general system of free access by competition. This means that destination allocation is not random: it is carried out respecting the order of preference of each approved candidate, that is, whoever holds the best position on the list has priority to choose among available positions.

The key elements established by this order are:

• Official publication of the list of available positions within the ministerial scope.
• Activation of the destination selection procedure for approved candidates.
• Obligation of candidates to comply with the deadlines and procedures established for allocation.
• Start of the process that will culminate with the effective incorporation of new personnel into the Administration of Justice.

The order does not detail in its summary the exact number of published positions or specific geographic destinations, so to consult the complete list of positions it is essential to access the full text published in the BOE.

Economic and operational impact

For approved candidates, the publication of these positions has direct and immediate consequences:

• Start of deadline calculation: From the date of publication, deadlines for destination selection are activated. Failure to comply with these deadlines may result in loss of the right to choose a position in the corresponding round.
• Effective incorporation: Destination allocation is the final step before taking office. Once the position is assigned, the approved candidate must incorporate within regulatory deadlines.
• Impact on the Administration of Justice: The incorporation of new personnel into the Body of Procedural and Administrative Processing strengthens the operational capacity of judicial bodies dependent on the Ministry.
• Life decision: Destination selection implies, in many cases, a change of residence or province. It is a decision with significant personal economic impact for each candidate.

From the perspective of judicial organizations and management bodies of the Ministry, this publication activates the planning of incorporations, the assignment of work positions, and the management of filled vacancies.

Who does it affect?

• Approved candidates in the extraordinary selective process called by Order JUS/1288/2022, of December 22, who have passed all phases of the process and are on the approved list with the right to a position.
• Candidates on waiting lists or in advanced positions of the order of preference who are pending the publication of positions to be able to select a destination.
• Judicial bodies and administrative units within the scope of the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts that will fill vacancies with new incorporations.
• Advisors and human resources managers of the Administration of Justice who must coordinate the incorporation process.

Practical example

A candidate approved in the extraordinary selective process of Order JUS/1288/2022 holds position number 150 in the final order of preference. With the publication of Order PJC/360/2026, they now have access to the official list of available positions within the ministerial scope.

In the destination selection phase, candidates with better positions (from 1 onwards) choose positions in order. When it is the turn of candidate number 150, they can only apply for positions that have not been chosen by the 149 previous candidates. If they do not act within the deadline established for their turn, they may lose the opportunity to choose and remain in a situation of administrative allocation or without an assigned position in that call.

That is why knowing in advance the list of published positions and preparing an ordered list of preferences is a critical action for any approved candidate, regardless of their position on the payroll.

What should approved candidates do now?

1. Access the full text of Order PJC/360/2026 in the BOE to consult the complete list of published positions and available destinations within the ministerial scope.
2. Identify your position in the order of preference and calculate which positions could be available when your selection turn comes, taking into account the preferences of candidates with better positions.
3. Prepare an ordered list of destination preferences before the selection deadline opens, considering factors such as geographic proximity, type of judicial body, and working conditions.
4. Strictly comply with the deadlines established by the Ministry for destination selection. Missing the deadline may have irreversible consequences on position allocation.
5. Consult the specific instructions from the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts on the selection procedure, which may be published by electronic means or direct notification.
6. Prepare the necessary documentation for taking office once the destination is assigned, including possible arrangements for change of residence if the chosen position is in another province.