Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of July 3, 2026, of the Selection Commission (art. 305 LOPJ), for the advancement of the third exercise of the competitive exam called on October 29, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Official Gazette Publication | July 9, 2026 |
| Start of third exercise | September 21, 2026 at 15:30 hours |
| Location | The same location where the second exercise was held |
| Exam period | September — November 2026 |
| Tie-breaking draw | September 21, 2026 (Court no. 1) |
| Affected parties | Candidates for Judge and Prosecutor positions who passed the second exercise |
| Category | Public Sector |
Candidates who passed the second exercise of the competitive exams for Judge and Prosecutor positions now have a date for the next step: the third exercise begins on September 21, 2026 at 15:30 hours. The agreement is set by the Selection Commission of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) under article 305 of Organic Law 6/1985, of July 1, on the Judiciary, and was published in the Official Gazette on July 9, 2026.
The agreement not only sets the start date: it also regulates the draw for tie-breaking, the channels for publishing individual schedules and the obligation to formalize the training destination option for those who pass this phase.
What does this regulation establish?
The Selection Commission agreement regulates four specific aspects of the third exercise:
- Start date and time: September 21, 2026 at 15:30 hours, in the same venue where the second exercise was held.
- Individual call schedules: Will be published on the websites of the CGPJ, the State Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and the Center for Legal Studies (CEJ). Each candidate has an assigned date between September and November 2026.
- Training destination option: Candidates who pass the third exercise must formalize their choice between the Judicial School or the Center for Legal Studies.
- Tie-breaking draw: Court no. 1 will hold a draw on September 21, 2026 itself to resolve possible ties between approved candidates.
The agreement also includes the complete list of called candidates with their assigned exam dates. Given the volume of applicants, proceedings are distributed throughout September, October and November 2026.
Operational impact and consequences for candidates
For candidates, this agreement has immediate consequences in three areas:
- Exam planning: Each candidate's individual date is already assigned and published in the official list. Failing to appear on the assigned date means losing the turn in this phase.
- Career choice: Passing the third exercise requires formalizing the option between the Judicial School (judicial career) and the Center for Legal Studies (prosecutor career). This decision has long-term professional implications and should be made in advance.
- Tie resolution: The draw on September 21 by Court no. 1 will determine the order of precedence among candidates with the same score, which may affect the choice of position in later phases.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates for Judge who passed the second exercise of the competitive exam called on October 29, 2025.
- Candidates for Prosecutor in the same situation.
- Preparation academies for judicial competitive exams and their students in this phase.
- Private tutors who advise active candidates in this process.
Practical example
A candidate who passed the second exercise and has an exam date assigned in October 2026 must, before appearing, locate their specific call on one of the four official websites (CGPJ, State Prosecutor's Office, Ministry of Justice or CEJ). On exam day, they go to the same venue where the second exercise was held.
If this candidate ties in score with another applicant, the order of precedence between them will be determined by the result of the draw held by Court no. 1 on September 21, 2026. That order could be decisive for the choice of position in later phases.
If they finally pass the third exercise, they must formalize their option: Judicial School (oriented toward judicial career) or Center for Legal Studies (oriented toward prosecutor career). This choice is not reversible once formalized, so it is advisable to have it decided before learning the result.
What should candidates do now?
- Check your assigned individual date on one of the four official websites: CGPJ, State Prosecutor's Office, Ministry of Justice or CEJ. The complete list of candidates with assigned dates is part of the agreement published in the Official Gazette on July 9, 2026.
- Confirm the exam location: the third exercise is held in the same venue as the second. If there are doubts, verify it on the official websites before September 21.
- Decide the training option between Judicial School and Center for Legal Studies before learning the result, so you can formalize it without delay if you pass the exercise.
- Pay attention to the tie-breaking draw of Court no. 1 on September 21, 2026, especially if the score obtained in the second exercise is close to other candidates.
- Follow official channels for any calendar updates: CGPJ, State Prosecutor's Office, Ministry of Justice and CEJ are the only authorized sources.
Frequently asked questions
When does the third exercise of the 2026 Judge and Prosecutor competitive exams begin?
The third exercise begins on September 21, 2026 at 15:30 hours, in the same location where the second exercise was held. Individual proceedings are distributed between September and November 2026, according to the schedule assigned to each candidate.
Where can I check my exam date for the third exercise?
Individual call schedules are published on four official websites: the CGPJ, the State Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice and the Center for Legal Studies (CEJ). The agreement published in the Official Gazette on July 9, 2026 includes the complete list of candidates with their assigned dates.
What happens if I tie in score with another candidate?
Court no. 1 will hold a draw on September 21, 2026 specifically to resolve possible ties among approved candidates. The draw result determines the order of precedence, which may be relevant for the choice of position in later phases.
What should I choose if I pass the third exercise: Judicial School or CEJ?
Candidates who pass the third exercise must formalize their option between entering the Judicial School (oriented toward judicial career) or the Center for Legal Studies (oriented toward prosecutor career). The choice must be formalized after learning the result; it is advisable to have it decided in advance, as it has long-term professional implications.
Which competitive exam call does this third exercise correspond to?
It corresponds to the competitive exam called by Agreement of October 29, 2025 of the CGPJ Selection Commission. The agreement regulating the third exercise is from July 3, 2026 and was published in the Official Gazette on July 9, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-14907).
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-2026-14907