Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 28, 2026, from the General Directorate of Teaching Staff and Public Center Personnel, Department of Education and Vocational Training of Catalonia |
|---|---|
| Enabling norm | Order EFD/1041/2026 |
| BOE Publication | November 4, 2026 |
| DOGC Publication | November 2, 2026 |
| Entry into force | November 5, 2026 |
| Application deadline | From November 5 to 26, 2026 |
| Scope | National (state-level transfer competition) |
| Academic year | 2026-2027 |
| Category | Public Sector — Education |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-23137 |
Teaching civil servants wishing to transfer to Catalonia for the 2026-2027 academic year have a very specific application window: from November 5 to 26, 2026. The General Directorate of Teaching Staff and Public Center Personnel of the Department of Education and Vocational Training of Catalonia has published this call under Order EFD/1041/2026, with publication in the BOE on November 4, 2026 and in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat of Catalonia (DOGC) on November 2, 2026.
Anyone who does not submit their application within that deadline will lose the opportunity to participate in this transfer competition until the next call.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution publishes the call for state-level transfer competitions for the 2026-2027 academic year in Catalonia. This means that any active teaching civil servant in any Spanish autonomous community can apply for a position in public centers in Catalonia, provided they belong to one of the positions called.
The 8 teaching positions included in the call are:
| Teaching position | Stage / Area |
|---|---|
| Teachers | Early Childhood and Primary Education |
| Secondary Education Chairs | Secondary Education |
| Secondary Education Professors | Secondary Education |
| Vocational Training Technical Professors | Vocational Training |
| Specialist Professors in Singular Sectors of VT | Vocational Training |
| Official Language School Professors | Language teaching |
| Chairs and Professors of Plastic Arts and Design | Plastic Arts and Design |
| Workshop Masters of Plastic Arts and Design | Plastic Arts and Design |
| Education Inspectors | Educational inspection |
Specific requirements, merit scoring and available positions by specialty are published in full in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat of Catalonia (DOGC) of November 2, 2026. It is the mandatory reference document for any interested teacher.
Economic and operational impact
For teachers, a transfer involves direct economic and labor consequences that should be assessed before submitting the application:
- Compensation: Supplementary compensation in Catalonia may differ from that in the region of origin, as each regional administration sets its own specific and regional supplements.
- Relocation cost: The transfer may generate moving expenses, change of residence and family adaptation costs that are not always fully covered by the administration.
- Destination stability: Obtaining a permanent position in Catalonia through a transfer competition provides job stability and avoids service commissions or provisional assignments, which are usually less economically advantageous.
- Resolution timeline: The call is for the 2026-2027 academic year, so the effects of the transfer will materialize throughout that academic year.
For educational centers and the Catalan administration, the call allows filling vacant positions with career civil servants, reducing dependence on temporary staff and improving workforce planning.
Who does it affect?
- Active teaching civil servants belonging to any of the 8 positions called, regardless of the autonomous community where they are currently assigned.
- Teachers on leave of absence who meet the requirements established in the call published in the DOGC.
- Education Inspectors wishing to transfer their assignment to Catalonia.
- Public centers in Catalonia with vacant positions in the specialties called.
- Department of Education and Vocational Training of Catalonia, as the calling and receiving administration of applications.
Practical example
A Secondary Education Professor specializing in Mathematics, currently assigned to a school in Madrid, wants to transfer to Barcelona for family reasons. Thanks to this call, she can submit her transfer request between November 5 and 26, 2026.
To do this, she must:
- Consult the DOGC of November 2, 2026 to verify that there is a vacant position in her specialty in Catalonia.
- Review the merit scoring published in that official gazette to understand how her years of service, training and other merits are scored.
- Submit her application within the deadline (before November 26, 2026) through the procedure enabled by the Department of Education and Vocational Training of Catalonia.
If she does not submit the application before November 26, she will have to wait for the next transfer call, which normally occurs in the following academic year.
What should teachers do now?
- Consult the DOGC of November 2, 2026: It is the official source with requirements, scoring, specialties and available positions. Without this consultation, it is not possible to properly prepare the application.
- Verify membership in one of the 8 positions called: Only positions listed in the call can participate. Check that your position and specialty are included.
- Prepare merit documentation: The merit scoring determines the order of position allocation. Gather certificates of services rendered, training and other merits before November 26.
- Submit the application before November 26, 2026: The deadline is non-extendable. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Follow the procedure enabled by the Department of Education of Catalonia: The call published in the DOGC indicates the official channel for submitting applications (electronic or in-person as established).
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to request a teaching transfer to Catalonia in 2026?
The application submission deadline is November 5 to 26, 2026. It is 22 days from the entry into force of the call. After that date, no new applications will be accepted for this transfer competition for the 2026-2027 academic year.
What teaching positions can participate in the transfer competition to Catalonia 2026-2027?
Civil servants belonging to 9 positions can participate: Teachers, Secondary Education Chairs, Secondary Education Professors, Vocational Training Technical Professors, Specialist Professors in Singular Sectors of VT, Official Language School Professors, Chairs and Professors of Plastic Arts and Design, Workshop Masters of Plastic Arts and Design, and Education Inspectors.
Where are the requirements, scoring and positions for the teaching transfer competition in Catalonia published?
The complete call, with all requirements, merit scoring and available positions, is published in the Official Gazette of the Generalitat of Catalonia (DOGC) of November 2, 2026. The BOE of November 4, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-23137) contains the publication resolution.
Can a teacher from another autonomous community participate in this transfer competition?
Yes. This is a state-level transfer competition, which means that any active teaching civil servant in Spain, belonging to one of the positions called, can apply for a position in public centers in Catalonia, regardless of their current autonomous community of assignment.
What regulation supports this call for teaching transfers in Catalonia?
The call is published under Order EFD/1041/2026. The specific resolution for Catalonia is the Resolution of October 28, 2026, from the General Directorate of Teaching Staff and Public Center Personnel of the Department of Education and Vocational Training of Catalonia.
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-2026-23137
