UPM announces 48 labor staff positions: groups, requirements and deadlines for 2026

Key data

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid announces 48 vacancies for Technical, Management and Administration and Services Staff (PTGAS) labor through free competitive examination, included in the public employment offer for 2023. The call is published on July 4, 2026 and immediately activates the calculation of the application submission deadline: 20 calendar days from publication in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid (BOCM).

The process is governed by the general system of free access, which means that any candidate who meets the qualification requirements of the corresponding professional group can participate, regardless of whether they already work in the public administration, except for the express exclusion indicated below.

What does this call establish?

The resolution calls for a selective process through free competitive examination to fill 48 vacant PTGAS labor positions at the UPM. The positions are distributed among four professional groups, each with specific qualification requirements:

Note: The exact qualification requirements for each position and specialty are detailed in the bases of the call published in the BOCM.

Applications must be submitted preferably electronically through the UPM's electronic headquarters. In-person submission at authorized registries is also accepted, although the electronic method is recommended by the university itself.

Those who already hold the status of permanent labor staff in Madrid public universities in positions of the same professional group and specialty as those announced are expressly excluded from the process.

Operational impact and opportunity

For candidates, this call represents one of the few windows of stable access to public university employment in Madrid in 2026. The 48 positions correspond to the public employment offer for 2023, indicating that these are accumulated vacancies that the UPM is required to fill within legal deadlines.

From an operational perspective, the most relevant aspects are:

• Very tight deadline: 20 calendar days from publication in the BOCM. Anyone not prepared with documentation may miss the call due to a simple administrative delay.
• Tests in September 2026: The calendar is imminent. Candidates must begin preparation immediately.
• Disability quota: 4 of the 48 positions (8.3%) are reserved for people with recognized disabilities, opening an access route with relatively lower competition.
• Preferred electronic submission: The UPM prioritizes digital processing, so it is necessary to have an electronic certificate or Cl@ve to submit the application.

Who does it affect?

• People who wish to access a stable job position as permanent labor staff at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
• Candidates with university qualifications (groups A and B) or with high school or secondary school diplomas (groups C and D) who meet the specific requirements of each position.
• People with recognized disabilities who apply for the 4 reserved positions.
• Workers in temporary or interim situations at the UPM who wish to consolidate their position through free access.
• Expressly excluded: permanent labor staff from Madrid public universities who already hold positions of the same group and specialty announced.

Practical example

A laboratory technician with a university degree qualification (group A) who currently works as an interim employee at the UPM can apply for the free access process. They must submit their application through electronic headquarters within 20 calendar days from publication in the BOCM, prove their qualification and prepare for the tests that begin in September 2026.

However, if that same technician already had permanent labor staff status at another Madrid public university (for example, Universidad Complutense or Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) in a position of the same group and specialty, they would be excluded from this call and could not participate.

A person with a recognized degree of disability who meets the requirements of group C (high school) can apply for one of the 4 reserved positions, competing in a specific round with a smaller number of candidates.

What should candidates do now?

1. Check the BOCM immediately: The 20-day calendar period starts from publication in the Official Gazette of the Community of Madrid, not from the BOE. Find the exact publication date in the BOCM to calculate the last business day for submission.
2. Verify the professional group and qualification requirements: Check in the call bases which group (A, B, C or D) the position you want to apply for corresponds to and whether your qualification is valid.
3. Prepare the documentation: Gather ID, academic qualifications, documentation proving disability if applicable, and any merits that are valued in the competition phase.
4. Obtain electronic certificate or Cl@ve: Preferred submission is electronic through the UPM's electronic headquarters. If you do not have a digital certificate, process it urgently.
5. Submit the application within the deadline: Do not wait until the last day. Electronic systems can become saturated and an application submitted after the deadline is automatically excluded.
6. Prepare for the tests in September 2026: Once you have submitted your application, organize your preparation taking into account that selective tests are scheduled for September 2026.

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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-2026-14536