2 Senior Architect Positions at UV 2026: requirements, deadlines and how to apply

Key data

The Universitat de València is calling for 2 vacancies in the Senior Technical Scale of Architecture within its 2024 Public Employment Offer. The call, published in the BOE of July 20, 2026, opens a selective access process to group A, subgroup A1, by free competition. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 business days counted from that date, which makes immediacy the critical factor for any interested candidate.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls for two positions differentiated by their access modality, both classified in group A, subgroup A1, of the Special Administration sector:

The participation requirements established in the call are:

• University degree in architecture (bachelor's, licentiate or equivalent that qualifies for professional practice).
• Valencian language certificate level C1 or recognized equivalent.
• Spanish nationality or from a Member State of the European Union (or equivalent cases under law).
• Not already belonging to the Senior Technical Scale of Architecture of UV: personnel already part of that scale at the Universitat de València are expressly excluded from participating.

The submission of applications is exclusively electronic through the Electronic Office of the Universitat de València. Paper applications or submissions through other channels will not be accepted. The 10 business day deadline from publication in the BOE (July 20, 2026) makes the registration window particularly short.

The call records, by mandate of the Valencian Public Service Law, that 100% of current members of the scale are men. This data is relevant for equality policies and may influence tiebreaker criteria or merit assessment in the competitive examination phase.

Economic and operational impact

For the Universitat de València, filling these 2 positions means strengthening the technical capacity of its architecture area with career civil servants of the highest level (A1), the equivalent of the former group A of the public service. This group is the one with the highest qualification and, therefore, the one with the highest salary band within the public service system.

For candidates, accessing an A1 position in a public university implies:

• Job stability as a career civil servant.
• Remuneration linked to the collective agreement for administration and services personnel of Valencian public universities.
• Access to horizontal and vertical career development within the public university system.

The fact that one of the two positions is by competitive examination (and not just opposition) opens the door for prior experience and accredited merits to weigh in the final score, which can favor candidates with a track record in the public sector.

Who does it affect?

• Qualified architects with university degree in architecture seeking stable public employment in the university sector.
• Architects with Valencian certificate C1 or in a position to obtain it before the deadline closes.
• Spanish or EU citizens who meet the requirements for access to public employment.
• Architects from the private sector who want to transition to university public service.
• Architects from the public sector who do not already belong to the Senior Technical Scale of Architecture of UV (those already belonging to it are excluded).

Practical example

An architect with five years of experience in a private firm in Valencia, with a bachelor's degree in architecture and a valid Valencian C1 certificate, can apply for both positions. For the opposition position, their score will depend exclusively on the selective tests. For the competitive examination position, their five years of professional experience and any additional training merit (master's degrees, specialization courses, publications) can be added to the test score, increasing their chances against candidates without accredited experience.

The registration process must be completed before the 10 business day deadline from July 20, 2026 expires, accessing the Electronic Office of UV with a digital certificate or equivalent identification system. A common mistake is trying to submit the application on paper or by mail: the call expressly prohibits this.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify requirements immediately: check that you have a university degree in architecture, a valid Valencian C1 certificate and Spanish or EU nationality.
2. Calculate the exact deadline: the 10 business day deadline starts on July 20, 2026. Count business days excluding national, regional and local holidays in Valencia to avoid missing the deadline.
3. Access the UV Electronic Office: prepare a digital certificate or valid electronic identification system to submit the electronic application. There is no other registration method.
4. Gather merit documentation (especially for the competitive examination position): contracts, certificates of services rendered, complementary training titles and any merit that can be assessed in the competitive examination phase.
5. Consult the complete call in the BOE to learn about the syllabus, specific tests, merit scale and specific conditions for each position before submitting your application.

Official source

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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-2026-15812