Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 19, 2026, from the National Distance Education University, by which the public employment offer of technical, management and administration and services personnel corresponding to the year 2026 is published |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 28, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 28, 2026 |
| Affected parties | External candidates for public employment and UNED workers aspiring to internal promotion |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| Total new entry positions | 52 positions |
| Total internal promotion positions | 24 positions |
| Budget framework | Staff replacement rate — General State Budget Law 2023 |
UNED puts on the table 76 positions in total for 2026 —52 new entry and 24 internal promotion— after receiving authorization from the Council of Ministers. The offer affects the group of Technical, Management and Administration and Services Personnel (PTGAS) and falls within the limit of the staff replacement rate set by the General State Budget Law 2023. The resolution was published in the BOE on October 28, 2026 with reference BOE-A-2026-22581.
This publication is not the civil service exam call itself: it is the public employment offer (OEP), the mandatory prior step that legally enables the university to call the selection processes. The bases and exam dates will come in subsequent resolutions.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution formally publishes the Public Employment Offer (OEP) 2026 of UNED for its PTGAS. This means that the university is enabled to call the selection processes corresponding to these positions during the 2026 fiscal year and, if applicable, in the immediately following years if public service regulations permit.
The complete breakdown of positions is as follows:
| Type of access | Regime | Subgroup / Group | Positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New entry | Civil servant | C1 | 38 (total civil servants) |
| New entry | Civil servant | C2 | |
| New entry | Staff personnel | Groups I to IV | 14 |
| Internal promotion | Civil servant | A2 | 24 (total internal promotion) |
| Internal promotion | Civil servant | C1 |
The civil servant subgroups correspond to the qualification levels required by the Basic Statute of Public Employees (EBEP): subgroup C1 requires a High School diploma or equivalent, C2 requires a Secondary Education Certificate, and A2 requires a university degree or equivalent.
Economic and operational impact
For external candidates, these 52 positions represent an opportunity to access stable public employment at one of Spain's universities with the highest number of students. PTGAS remuneration is governed by the salary tables of the collective agreement for staff personnel and by the position and specific supplements for civil servants, both set in the General State Budget.
For UNED itself, the call represents the filling of accumulated vacancies within the margin allowed by the staff replacement rate. This rate limits the number of new hires to the percentage of departures in previous years, which explains why the offer is 52 positions and not more.
For current UNED employees, the 24 internal promotion positions in subgroups A2 and C1 open a path for category and salary improvement without needing to compete with external candidates, since these processes are restricted access to personnel already in active service.
Who does it affect?
- External candidates wishing to access a civil servant position in subgroups C1 or C2 at UNED.
- External candidates aspiring to a staff personnel position in any of groups I to IV at UNED.
- Current UNED employees (civil servants) who want to promote internally to subgroups A2 or C1.
- HR advisors and civil service exam preparers working with candidates oriented toward the public university sector.
- Unions and worker representatives at UNED with interest in monitoring personnel policy.
Practical example
A UNED employee currently holding a civil servant position in subgroup C2 and meeting the seniority and qualification requirements can apply for the internal promotion process for subgroup C1, one of the 24 positions called through this channel. Since it is an internal process, they do not compete with external candidates, which reduces the number of competitors and may improve their chances of success. If they pass the process, they would access a higher subgroup with the salary improvements associated with level C1 according to the current EBEP salary tables.
On the other hand, an external candidate with a High School diploma can apply for the subgroup C1 civil servant positions within the 38 new entry positions for civil servants. They will need to wait for UNED to publish the specific call with the bases, syllabus and dates of the selection process.
What should interested parties do now?
- Identify the subgroup or group you can apply for based on your qualifications: C2 (Secondary Education), C1 (High School), A2 (university degree) for civil servants; groups I-IV for staff personnel.
- Check the BOE and UNED's official website periodically to detect the publication of specific civil service exam and competition calls, which will come in a later phase after this OEP.
- If you are a UNED employee, verify that you meet the seniority and qualification requirements to apply for the 24 internal promotion positions in subgroups A2 or C1.
- Start or resume syllabus preparation in advance, given that calls can be published at any time during 2026 or in subsequent years.
- Register for regulatory alerts (such as those from CambiosLegales.es) to receive immediate notification when the call bases are published.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions does UNED call in its 2026 public employment offer?
UNED calls a total of 76 positions: 52 new entry (38 for civil servants in subgroups C1 and C2, and 14 for staff personnel in groups I to IV) and 24 additional internal promotion positions for civil servants in subgroups A2 and C1.
When will UNED's 2026 civil service exam calls be published?
The resolution published on October 28, 2026 is the Public Employment Offer, not the civil service exam call. The bases, syllabi and exam dates will be published in subsequent resolutions. There is no official confirmed date yet: it is essential to monitor the BOE and UNED's website.
What qualifications do I need to apply for UNED civil servant positions?
It depends on the subgroup: subgroup C2 requires a Secondary Education Certificate or equivalent; subgroup C1 requires a High School diploma or equivalent; subgroup A2 (internal promotion only) requires a university degree or equivalent. For staff personnel, requirements vary by group (I to IV) and will be detailed in each specific call.
What is the staff replacement rate and why does it limit positions?
The replacement rate is the maximum percentage of new positions that an administration can call in relation to departures in the previous year. In the case of UNED 2026, this limit is set by the General State Budget Law 2023, and is the reason why the offer is limited to 52 new entry positions.
Can external candidates apply for UNED's internal promotion positions?
No. The 24 internal promotion positions are reserved exclusively for civil servants already part of UNED's payroll who meet the requirements established to access subgroups A2 and C1. External candidates can only apply for the 52 new entry positions.
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-2026-22581
