Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 7, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, calling a general competition for the provision of job positions |
|---|---|
| Publication | September 22, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 22, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Career officials of the General State Administration (AGE) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Calling body | Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament |
| Type of competition | General merit competition for provision of budgeted vacancies |
| Official source | BOE-A-2026-19648 |
If you are a career official of the General State Administration, this call may change your position or, in some cases, require you to participate. The Resolution of September 7, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament activates a general merit competition to fill vacant positions with budget allocation. Published in the BOE on September 22, 2026, it enters into force that same day.
The competition is not voluntary for everyone: officials in provisional assignment who hold a position included in the call have an obligation to compete. For others, participation is voluntary, but subject to specific requirements that should be reviewed before the deadline closes.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution regulates the process of provision of job positions through general merit competition within the scope of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament. The key points are:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of process | General merit competition |
| Positions called | Budgeted vacancies |
| Who can participate | Career officials of the AGE in any administrative situation, except those permanently suspended |
| Permanence requirement | Minimum 2 years in current permanent position at deadline closure |
| Exceptions to permanence | Leave of absence, special services or suppression of current position |
| Mandatory participation | Officials in provisional assignment whose position is called |
| Application channel | Electronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate |
| Exceptional channel | Paper format (only admitted exceptionally) |
| Equality principle | Incorporates the IV Equality Plan of the AGE |
The competition is governed by the merit system, which means that the allocation of positions depends on the objective assessment of the merits accredited by each candidate, not on discretionary criteria.
Economic and operational impact
For affected officials, the most direct impact is operational and career-related: a change of position may involve modifications in the position level, specific allowance, workplace and working conditions.
From the perspective of human resources management in the public sector, this competition has several practical implications:
- Coverage of budgeted vacancies: Only positions with actual budget allocation are called, ensuring that assigned positions are effective and not merely formal.
- Forced mobility for provisionally assigned officials: Officials in provisional assignment cannot remain indefinitely in that situation. If their position is called, they must participate or remain in an irregular situation.
- Workforce planning: Units that have positions called must anticipate possible changes in their composition and plan the transition.
- Process digitalization: The mandatory electronic channel requirement (Funciona Portal with electronic certificate) reduces administrative times but requires officials to have their digital certificate operational.
Who does it affect?
- Active career officials of the AGE who have been in their current permanent position for at least two years and want to change positions.
- Officials in provisional assignment whose position is included in the call: mandatory participation.
- Officials on leave of absence, special services or with suppressed position: may participate without needing to meet the minimum two-year permanence requirement.
- Units and departments of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Relations with Parliament with called vacancies: must manage the replacement and coverage process.
- HR managers of the AGE who manage files of officials affected by the call.
Officials permanently suspended cannot participate, regardless of any other circumstance.
Practical example
Imagine a career official of the AGE who has been in provisional assignment for three years in a position at the Ministry of Presidency. That position appears in the call for this general competition.
In this case, participation is not optional: the official is required to submit their application through the Funciona Portal using their electronic certificate before the deadline closes. If they do not, they incur an administrative irregularity that may result in consequences for their service situation.
Conversely, an official in permanent position for 18 months who wanted to apply for one of the called positions cannot participate: they do not meet the minimum two-year permanence requirement in their current position. They will have to wait to complete that period unless they are in one of the excepted situations (leave of absence, special services or position suppression).
What should officials do now?
- Verify if your position is called: Check the list of positions included in the resolution published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-19648). If you are in provisional assignment and your position appears, participation is mandatory.
- Check the permanence requirement: Confirm that you have been in your current permanent position for at least two years at the deadline closure. If you are on leave of absence, special services or your position was suppressed, this requirement does not apply to you.
- Make sure your electronic certificate is operational: The application is electronic through the Funciona Portal. Verify that your certificate is current and working correctly before attempting to submit the application.
- Prepare merit documentation: The competition is merit-based, so you must collect and accredit the merits you will claim (training, experience, previous positions, etc.).
- Submit the application within the deadline: Do so exclusively through the Funciona Portal. Only in exceptional cases is paper format admitted. Do not wait until the last moment to avoid technical issues.
- If you are an HR manager: Identify which officials in your unit are in provisional assignment with called positions and inform them of their obligation to participate. Plan for coverage of any vacancies that may remain.
Frequently asked questions
Who can participate in the 2026 Ministry of Presidency transfer competition?
Career officials of the General State Administration in any administrative situation may participate, except those permanently suspended, as long as they meet the requirements established at the application deadline closure.
How long must you have been in your current position to participate?
A minimum permanence of two years in the current permanent position is required. There are exceptions for officials in leave of absence, special services or whose position has been suppressed.
How do you submit an application for the AGE transfer competition?
Applications must be submitted electronically through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. Only exceptionally is paper format admitted.
Are officials in provisional assignment required to participate?
Yes. Officials in provisional assignment are required to participate in the competition if the position they hold is called in this resolution.
What equality principle does this competition incorporate?
The competition incorporates the principle of gender equality in accordance with the IV Equality Plan of the General State Administration (AGE).
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-2026-19648
