State IT Corps Competitive Exams 2026: Tribunal Appointed and Next Steps

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The competitive exams for the Superior Corps of Systems and Information Technologies of the State Administration are entering their active phase. The Secretaría de Estado de Función Pública has appointed the qualifying tribunal by resolution of 25 March 2026, published in the BOE of 30 March 2026 (BOE-A-2026-7228). This is the missing step that allows the selection process, called in December 2025, to move forward towards the examinations.

For any candidate sitting for this IT corps, this moment marks the beginning of the most critical period: from now on, the tribunal can summon, schedule and evaluate. There is no room for inattention.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution formally appoints the qualifying tribunal responsible for evaluating the selection process for entry into the Superior Corps of Systems and Information Technologies of the State Administration, called by the Resolución de 16 de diciembre de 2025.

The tribunal has jurisdiction to evaluate the two access routes provided for in the call:

• General open access system: for candidates external to the Administration or civil servants who do not meet the requirements for internal promotion.
• Internal promotion: for career civil servants seeking to advance to the Superior Corps of Systems and IT from lower-grade corps.

The appointment of the tribunal is a necessary administrative act for the selection process to continue. Without an appointed tribunal, no examination dates can be set, no definitive lists of admitted candidates can be published, and no examinations can begin. Its formal constitution guarantees, according to the resolution itself, impartiality and technical competence in the assessment of candidates.

Economic and operational impact

This resolution does not generate direct costs for companies or private organisations. Its impact is operational and affects exclusively the candidates and organisations that have employees participating in this selection process.

For candidates, the practical implications are immediate:

• The tribunal may issue summons for the examinations at any time from 25 March 2026.
• Response deadlines for official summons are usually short, and failure to comply may result in exclusion from the process.
• Candidates on voluntary leave of absence or with permits linked to exam preparation must review their current employment conditions given the imminence of the examinations.

For companies or entities with employees sitting these exams, it is advisable to anticipate possible absences or leave requests in the coming months, especially in technology and IT infrastructure teams.

Who is affected?

• Open-access candidates for the Superior Corps of Systems and Information Technologies of the State Administration, called by the Resolución de 16 de diciembre de 2025.
• Civil servants in internal promotion processes seeking to enter the Superior Corps of Systems and IT from lower-grade corps.
• IT exam preparation tutors and academies that must update their calendars and communications to students.
• HR departments of companies with employees participating in this selection process, in anticipation of possible leave or sabbatical requests.
• IT team managers in the Public Administration who may see their workforce affected by new joiners or departures linked to the process.

Practical example

A systems technician currently working at a private company who has spent two years preparing for the competitive exams for the State Superior Corps of Systems and IT must act immediately following this resolution.

Until now, with no tribunal appointed, there was no specific exam date. From 25 March 2026, the tribunal is operational and may publish the examination schedule with dates and venues at any time. If this candidate does not regularly check the BOE and official tribunal communications, they may miss the deadline to confirm attendance or submit required documentation, which would result in exclusion from the process with no immediate right of appeal.

Likewise, if this technician still needs to request leave from their employer for the examination days, they must communicate this with sufficient notice as soon as the dates are published, since the examinations may be concentrated within just a few days.

What should candidates do now?

1. Set up BOE alerts: Subscribe to BOE notifications to receive alerts when the tribunal publishes summons, lists or examination notices related to the Superior Corps of Systems and IT.
2. Check the status of your application file: Verify that your admission documentation is complete and that you appear correctly on the lists of admitted candidates for the process called in December 2025.
3. Prepare the logistics for the examinations: Plan travel, accommodation and work leave for the examination days, even though dates have not yet been set. The appointment of the tribunal indicates that the examinations are imminent.
4. Inform your employer of the situation: If you will need leave or absences, notify your HR manager as early as possible once the official dates are published.
5. Review the original call resolution: Go over the conditions, syllabus and requirements set out in the Resolución de 16 de diciembre de 2025 to ensure you meet all current requirements.

Official source

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, please consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-7228