Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 8, 2026, Municipality of Borriol (Castellón/Castelló) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 14, 2026 |
| Entry into force / deadline start | October 15, 2026 |
| Positions convened | 2 Social Worker positions |
| Scale / Subscale / Class | Special Administration / Technical / Middle |
| Selection system | Competitive examination in open competition |
| Application deadline | 10 business days from October 15, 2026 |
| Bases published in | BOP of Castellón (August 8, 2026) and DOGV (August 31, 2026) |
| Category | Public Sector — Local Public Employment |
| Year | 2026 |
The Municipality of Borriol convenes 2 Social Worker positions classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, Middle class. The call was published in the BOE on October 14, 2026, which activates an application submission period of 10 business days starting the following day, that is, from October 15, 2026.
Access is in open competition, which means it is not reserved for specific groups: any candidate who proves the required qualification and meets the other requirements can apply. The selection system is the competitive examination, which combines eliminatory tests with merit evaluation.
What does this call establish?
The resolution published in the BOE formalizes the call and refers to the complete bases approved previously. The publication calendar is as follows:
| Publication | Bulletin | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Complete bases of the call | BOP of Castellón | August 8, 2026 |
| Complete bases of the call | DOGV (Official Gazette of the Valencian Generalitat) | August 31, 2026 |
| Call resolution (application deadline opening) | BOE | October 14, 2026 |
The positions are framed within the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, Middle class. This classification corresponds to positions that require a university degree of middle level or equivalent — in this case, a Degree or Diploma in Social Work.
Candidates must consult the BOP of Castellón from August 8, 2026 to learn in detail the participation requirements, the merits valued in the competitive phase and the tests to pass in the examination phase. The BOE resolution does not reproduce the bases, it only activates the application deadline.
Economic and operational impact
For the Municipality of Borriol, filling these 2 positions means consolidating the municipal social services staff with career civil servants, which implies long-term budget stability compared to temporary contracts.
For candidates, accessing a Social Worker position in Local Administration means:
- Job stability as a career civil servant.
- Remuneration linked to the collective agreement for civil servants of the Municipality of Borriol, according to the classification group corresponding to Technical subscale, Middle class.
- Access to rights inherent to public employment (working hours, leave, career development).
The deadline of only 10 business days to submit applications is the most critical operational element: interested candidates must act quickly to gather documentation, complete the application and submit it within the deadline.
Who does it affect?
- Graduates and Diploma holders in Social Work seeking public employment in the province of Castellón.
- Social Work professionals active in the private sector or in other administrations who want to consolidate their status as career civil servants.
- Exam candidates already preparing for Social Work competitive examinations in the field of Local Administration in Valencia.
- Academies and exam preparation instructors who must inform their students about this call.
- Official Colleges of Social Work of Castellón and Valencian Community, as dissemination channels among their members.
Practical example
A professional with a Degree in Social Work, several years of experience in social services at a private entity and complementary training in family intervention decides to apply for this call.
Her immediate roadmap would be as follows:
- Download the complete bases from the BOP of Castellón from August 8, 2026 to verify that she meets all participation requirements.
- Identify the merits valued in the competitive phase (experience, training, others) and gather the corresponding supporting documentation.
- Submit the application within 10 business days from October 15, 2026, before the deadline expires.
- Prepare for the examination phase tests according to the syllabus and format specified in the bases.
Open competition guarantees that she does not compete at a disadvantage against groups with reserved positions: all people who pass the tests compete on equal terms.
What should candidates do now?
- Consult the complete bases in the BOP of Castellón (publication from August 8, 2026) to learn about requirements, valued merits and tests to pass. This is the reference document, not the BOE resolution.
- Verify compliance with requirements: degree in Social Work, nationality, functional capacity and other conditions established in the bases.
- Calculate the application deadline: 10 business days from October 15, 2026. Count business days carefully considering possible local or regional holidays in Castellón.
- Gather supporting documentation of merits for the competitive phase: experience certificates, complementary training titles and any other merit that the bases establish as valued.
- Submit the application at the registry of the Municipality of Borriol or through the channels enabled in the bases (in person, electronic office or others) before the deadline expires.
- Stay informed about subsequent publications of the selection process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates) through the BOP of Castellón and the notice board of the Municipality of Borriol.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline for submitting the application for the Social Worker positions in Borriol?
The deadline is 10 business days counted from the day following the publication of the resolution in the BOE. Since the publication was on October 14, 2026, the deadline begins on October 15, 2026. Candidates must calculate the exact expiration date taking into account business days and possible holidays in Castellón.
Where are the complete bases of the Municipality of Borriol's call?
The complete bases were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Castellón (BOP) on August 8, 2026 and in the DOGV on August 31, 2026. The resolution published in the BOE on October 14, 2026 only activates the application deadline and refers to those bases for all details of the selection process.
What selection system is applied in this call?
The selection system is the competitive examination in open competition. This means that the process combines an examination phase (eliminatory tests) with a competitive phase (merit evaluation). Open competition allows access to any citizen who meets the requirements, without reservation for specific groups.
What qualification is required to apply for these positions?
The positions are classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, Middle class, which corresponds to middle-level university qualification. In this case, a Degree or Diploma in Social Work is required. The exact requirements and any additional conditions must be verified in the complete bases published in the BOP of Castellón from August 8, 2026.
How many positions are convened and in which municipality?
2 Social Worker positions are convened in the Municipality of Borriol, a municipality in the province of Castellón (Valencian Community). Both positions are in the same category: Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, Middle class.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is purely informational in nature 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-2026-21372
