Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 10, 2026, from the University of Valladolid, calling for a competitive examination for access to university teaching positions |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 18, 2026 |
| Entry into force | September 18, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 20 business days from publication in the BOE |
| Participation fee | 40 euros (with applicable exemptions) |
| Legal framework | LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023 |
| Linkage | Public Employment Offer (OEP) 2023 |
| Authorization | Ministry of Education of Castilla y León |
| Category | Public Sector |
Doctors with current university accreditation and an I3 or R3 certificate now have a specific window to access a civil service position at the University of Valladolid. The call, published on September 18, 2026 in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-19462), is based on the Organic Law of the University System (LOSU) and Royal Decree 678/2023, which regulates the procedure for competitive examination for access to university teaching positions.
The process is handled entirely through electronic means, with no possibility of paper submission, which requires candidates to have their digital certificate or cl@ve operational before the deadline expires.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution calls for a competitive examination —not a free competition— for university teaching positions. This means that candidates have already passed the state accreditation process and are now competing for a specific position at UVa.
The cumulative requirements that must be met are:
- Be a doctor.
- Hold state accreditation for the position being sought (issued by ANECA or equivalent regional body).
- Have the I3 or R3 certificate of recognized research activity.
The positions called are linked to the Public Employment Offer (OEP) of 2023 and have received express authorization from the Ministry of Education of Castilla y León.
Regarding incompatibilities, those who already hold a position of equal category and area in the same university cannot apply, nor can those who hold it in another university without having held that position for at least two years of effective service.
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum qualification | Doctorate |
| Required accreditation | State accreditation for the corresponding position |
| Research certificate | I3 or R3 |
| Application submission | Exclusively through electronic means |
| Participation fee | 40 euros |
| Fee exemptions | Disability, large family, victims of gender violence or terrorism |
| Mobility incompatibility | Cannot apply if holding equal position in another university with less than 2 years of effective service |
Economic and operational impact
The direct cost of participation is minimal: 40 euros in fees, with full exemption for people with recognized disabilities, members of large families, victims of gender violence and victims of terrorism. Those who meet any of these conditions must prove their situation at the time of application.
The real impact for the candidate is not the fee, but the opportunity cost of the deadline: with only 20 business days from publication, anyone who does not have documentation ready —especially the I3/R3 certificate and current state accreditation— may be left out with no possibility of correction later.
For universities and research centers employing these doctors, the call may result in the departure of senior researchers to the public teaching service, with the resulting impact on ongoing projects and team planning.
Who does it affect?
- Doctors with ANECA accreditation (or equivalent regional) for university teaching positions who also have the I3 or R3 certificate.
- Researchers in universities or public research centers who aspire to stabilize as career civil servants at UVa.
- Contract professors (assistant doctors, contract doctor professors) with accreditation already obtained and who meet the research requirement.
- Researchers in other universities who wish to transfer, provided they have been in their current position of equal category and area for at least two years.
- Departments and research groups at UVa that may see vacant positions in their area filled.
Practical example
A researcher with a doctorate degree, ANECA accreditation for the position of University Associate Professor and a current I3 certificate, who currently works as a contract doctor professor at another Spanish university where she has been in that position for three years, meets all the requirements to apply:
- Exceeds the minimum of two years of effective service in a position of equal category in another university.
- Has state accreditation and I3 certificate.
- Must submit her application through electronic means within 20 business days from September 18, 2026.
- Will pay the fee of 40 euros, unless she proves one of the provided exemptions.
However, if that same researcher had been in her current position for only 18 months, she would be excluded for not reaching the minimum threshold of two years of effective service.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have a doctorate, current state accreditation for the position you are seeking and a current I3 or R3 certificate.
- Review mobility incompatibility: if you already hold a position of equal category and area in another university, confirm that you have at least two years of effective service before submitting your application.
- Prepare your digital certificate or cl@ve: the application is submitted exclusively through electronic means; without operational digital identification it is not possible to process it.
- Gather supporting documentation: ANECA accreditation (or equivalent body), I3 or R3 certificate, doctorate degree and, if applicable, documentation for fee exemption (disability certificate, large family status, resolution as victim of gender violence or terrorism).
- Pay the 40 euro fee at the time of formalizing the application, unless an exemption is proven.
- Submit the application within the deadline: the 20 business days from September 18, 2026 are non-extendable. Do not wait until the last day to avoid technical problems with the electronic system.
- Consult the complete call in the BOE to learn about the specific positions called, the areas of knowledge and the composition of the evaluation committees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the I3 or R3 certificate and how is it obtained?
The I3 certificate (for University Associate Professors) and the R3 certificate (for University Full Professors) certify the candidate's research activity and are issued by ANECA or regional evaluation bodies. They are an additional requirement to state accreditation of the teaching position and must be current at the time of submitting the application. If you do not have it, you cannot participate in this call.
What is the exact deadline for submitting the application at UVa?
The deadline is 20 business days counted from the publication of the resolution in the BOE, which took place on September 18, 2026. Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays do not count. The application must be submitted exclusively through the electronic system of the University of Valladolid.
Who is exempt from paying the 40 euro fee?
Those exempt from paying the 40 euro fee are: people with recognized disabilities, members of large families, victims of gender violence and victims of terrorism. In all cases, it is necessary to document the condition at the time of submitting the application.
Can a professor who already has a position in another university apply?
Only if they have at least two years of effective service in that position of equal category and area. Those who do not reach that minimum are excluded from the call. Also, those who already hold a position of equal category and area at the University of Valladolid itself cannot apply.
Which OEP are these positions linked to?
The positions called are linked to the Public Employment Offer (OEP) of 2023 of the University of Valladolid and have prior authorization from the Ministry of Education of Castilla y León, as required by LOSU and Royal Decree 678/2023.
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-2026-19462
