Key data
| Regulation | Order TDF/685/2026, of July 6 |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 8, 2026 |
| Positions convened | 155 positions of the Secretary Subscale, Entry category |
| Positions for disability | 15 positions (reserve for disability equal to or greater than 33%) |
| Modality | Exclusively through internal promotion |
| Origin of positions | Public Employment Offers 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 (accumulated vacancies) |
| Processing | Electronic, through the INAP headquarters |
| Reference regulation | RD 128/2018 (legal regime of national civil servants) and EBEP |
| Category | Public Sector |
The Ministry of Public Function convenes, through the Order TDF/685/2026, 155 positions of the Secretary Subscale, Entry category, of the Scale of Local Administration officials with national qualification. The call is exclusively for internal promotion and takes effect from the same day of its publication in the BOE, July 8, 2026.
The accumulation of positions responds to uncovered vacancies in previous calls, from the Public Employment Offers of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. It is the way for career officials already integrated in Local Administration to access a higher level within the national civil servants scale.
What does this regulation establish?
Order TDF/685/2026 regulates the selection process to access, through internal promotion, the Secretary Subscale, Entry category, within the Scale of Local Administration officials with national qualification (ALHN).
The requirements that applicants must meet are as follows:
- Be a career official of Local Administration with national qualification.
- Have Spanish nationality.
- Possess higher university qualification.
- Not have been separated from service through disciplinary proceedings.
The applicable reference regulation for the process is the Royal Decree 128/2018, on the legal regime of Local Administration officials with national qualification, and the Basic Statute of Public Employees (EBEP).
A relevant aspect is the reserve of 15 positions for persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, which represents approximately 9.7% of the total positions convened.
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subscale | Secretary, Entry category |
| Total positions | 155 |
| General round positions | 140 (estimated: total minus disability reserve) |
| Disability reserve positions (≥33%) | 15 |
| Origin of positions | OEP 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| Type of access | Internal promotion exclusively |
| Processing | Electronic, INAP headquarters |
Economic and operational impact
For officials who pass the process, access to the Secretary Subscale (Entry category) represents career advancement within the ALHN Scale, with the salary improvements and level associated with that category according to RD 128/2018.
From an operational perspective, the call has two direct implications:
- For applicants: the entire process is managed electronically through the INAP headquarters, which requires having a digital certificate or valid electronic identification system.
- For local entities: the coverage of these 155 accumulated positions since 2023 contributes to reducing the gap of vacancies in Secretary positions, improving the administrative management capacity of the affected municipalities.
The accumulation of positions from four consecutive years (2023-2026) reflects the historical difficulty in filling these positions through other means, making this call especially relevant for eligible officials.
Who does it affect?
- Career officials of Local Administration with national qualification who meet the internal promotion requirements.
- Officials with disability equal to or greater than 33% who aspire to the 15 reserved positions.
- Municipalities and local entities with vacant Secretary positions included in the OEP from 2023 to 2026.
- Human Resources departments of local administrations that manage workforce planning and coverage of qualified positions.
- Advisors and managers of local public function who advise officials on promotion pathways.
Practical example
A career official of Local Administration with national qualification, currently in a lower category within the ALHN Scale, who meets the four requirements (Spanish nationality, higher university qualification, without disciplinary proceedings and career official status), can submit their application electronically through the INAP headquarters to apply for one of the 155 positions convened.
If they also accredit a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%, they can compete for the specific quota of 15 reserved positions, which statistically improves their chances of access by reducing competition to the group of candidates with disabilities.
In both cases, the selection process is governed by RD 128/2018 and EBEP, and the resolution of the process is handled entirely electronically, without the need to submit paper documentation in any phase.
What should officials do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have the status of career official with national qualification, Spanish nationality, higher university qualification and absence of disciplinary separation.
- Access the INAP headquarters: all processing is electronic. Make sure you have the digital certificate or admitted electronic identification system operational.
- Consult the complete Order TDF/685/2026: review the deadlines for submitting applications, the syllabus, the scoring system and the tiebreaker criteria established in the official call published in the BOE on July 8, 2026.
- Accredit disability if applicable: applicants who opt for the reserve quota must provide documentation proving a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
- Follow INAP communications: all process notifications will be made electronically; activate alerts on the INAP headquarters to not miss deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are convened and of what type?
155 positions of the Secretary Subscale, Entry category, of the Scale of Local Administration officials with national qualification are convened. Of these, 15 positions are reserved for persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%. Access is exclusively through internal promotion.
Who can apply to this internal promotion call?
Career officials of Local Administration with national qualification who simultaneously meet these four requirements can apply: having Spanish nationality, possessing higher university qualification, not having been separated from service by disciplinary proceedings and having career official status.
Where do the 155 convened positions come from?
The positions come from the Public Employment Offers of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, accumulating uncovered vacancies from previous calls of the Secretary Subscale, Entry category.
How is the application processed and where?
The entire process is exclusively electronic and is processed through the INAP headquarters (National Institute of Public Administration). It is essential to have a digital certificate or valid electronic identification system to submit the application and receive notifications.
What regulation governs this selection process?
The process is governed by the Order TDF/685/2026, of July 6, published in the BOE on July 8, 2026, in application of the Royal Decree 128/2018 on the legal regime of Local Administration officials with national qualification, and the Basic Statute of Public Employees (EBEP).
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
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-2026-14795