Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 15, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 28, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 28, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for aeronautical engineering bodies and transport specialists of the State (subgroups A1 and A2) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Initial bodies and scales | Aeronautical Engineers Body, Technical Aeronautical Engineers Body, Senior Scale of Transport Specialists |
| Validity of common subjects accreditation | 3 years |
| Required English level | B2 |
If you are preparing for civil service exams at the Transport Ministry or managing personnel selection in the General State Administration, the rules of the game have just changed. The Resolution of October 15, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat establishes common bases for the selective processes of subgroups A1 and A2 of the ministry, with immediate entry into force on October 28, 2026.
The most relevant change is not just what is examined, but how the process is structured: common tests are separated from specific ones, and accreditation of the former has a validity of three years. This transforms the preparation strategy for any candidate.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution creates a framework of common bases initially applicable to three bodies and scales of the Transport Ministry. The model can be extended to other bodies through subsequent resolution, so its potential scope is greater than the current one.
The core of the change is the dual call system:
- Common subjects call: Tests that accredit transversal competencies, valid for 3 years once passed.
- Body-specific subjects call: Tests specific to each body or scale, which are called separately.
The common tests include the following components:
| Common test | Detail |
|---|---|
| English level B2 | Mandatory. Can be accredited with official qualification from the last 5 years or through in-person test. |
| Administrative organization test | Included in common tests. |
| Skills exercise | Possible inclusion (not confirmed as mandatory in all processes). |
The bodies and scales initially affected are:
| Body / Scale | Subgroup |
|---|---|
| Aeronautical Engineers Body | A1 |
| Technical Aeronautical Engineers Body | A2 |
| Senior Scale of Transport Specialists | A1 or A2 (depending on call) |
Additionally, the resolution guarantees balanced gender composition in evaluation committees, in line with current equality regulations in the General State Administration.
Economic and operational impact
For candidates, the most direct impact is strategic and economic: preparing and passing common tests only once, with validity for 3 years, allows focusing subsequent effort exclusively on the specific part of each body.
This has relevant practical consequences:
- Those who already have an official B2 English qualification less than 5 years old can be exempt from the language test, eliminating one of the preparation blocks.
- The separation of calls means that a candidate can take the common part in one call and the specific part in another, within the 3-year validity period.
- Civil service exam academies and preparers will need to adapt their programs to clearly differentiate the common block from the specific one.
- For the Administration, the model reduces the burden of evaluating transversal competencies in each individual selective process.
Who does it affect?
- Active candidates preparing for positions in the Aeronautical Engineers Body (subgroup A1).
- Candidates for the Technical Aeronautical Engineers Body (subgroup A2).
- Candidates for the Senior Scale of Transport Specialists.
- Civil service exam academies and preparers specialized in the Transport Ministry.
- Human Resources departments of the General State Administration linked to this ministry.
- Potentially, candidates for other bodies of the Transport Ministry if the resolution is extended through subsequent call.
Practical example
Imagine you are a candidate for the Aeronautical Engineers Body and you have a B2 English qualification (Cambridge First Certificate) obtained in 2023. With the new system:
- You are exempt from the English test in the common subjects call, because your qualification is less than 5 years old.
- You take the common subjects call and pass the administrative organization test (and the possible skills exercise). You obtain common subjects accreditation, valid until 2029.
- In the next call for body-specific subjects for aeronautical engineers, you only need to prepare and pass the technical curriculum specific to the body, without taking English or administrative organization exams again.
If instead you don't have an English qualification, you will need to take the in-person language test as part of the common subjects call, before you can apply for the specific part.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify if you have a valid B2 English qualification: Check that your official certificate is less than 5 years old (issued from October 2021 onwards). If you don't have one, start preparing for the language test.
- Differentiate your study plan into two blocks: Separate preparation of common subjects (B2 English, administrative organization, possible skills exercise) from the specific subjects of the body you are applying for.
- Consult specific calls: Common bases are the general framework, but each selective process will be called independently. Keep an eye on the BOE for specific calls.
- If you are a preparer or academy: Update your programs to reflect the dual call structure and the new weight of the common block.
- If you work in HR at the ministry: Review internal selection procedures to adapt them to the new common bases model and to ensure balanced gender composition in evaluation committees.
Frequently asked questions
Which bodies and scales does this resolution initially affect?
The resolution initially affects the Aeronautical Engineers Body (subgroup A1), the Technical Aeronautical Engineers Body (subgroup A2), and the Senior Scale of Transport Specialists. The model can be extended to other bodies of the Transport Ministry through subsequent resolution.
How long is common subjects accreditation valid?
Common subjects accreditation has a validity of 3 years from its obtainment. During that period, the candidate can take the body-specific subjects call without repeating common tests.
Can I be exempt from the English test if I already have a B2 certificate?
Yes. If you have an official B2 English qualification obtained in the last 5 years, you can accredit your language level without needing to take the in-person test. If your qualification is more than 5 years old, you will need to take the exam.
What exactly do common tests consist of?
Common tests include: B2 English accreditation (through official qualification from the last 5 years or in-person test), an administrative organization test, and a possible skills exercise. Body-specific tests are called separately.
When does this new system come into force?
The resolution was published and came into force on October 28, 2026. Specific calls for each selective process will be published independently in the BOE.
Official source
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Disclaimer: 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-2026-22558
