Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 21, 2026, from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, correcting errors in the call for selective tests for the Systems Management and IT Scale |
|---|---|
| Corrected regulation | Resolution of May 18, 2026 (original call) |
| Publication | October 29, 2026 |
| Effective date | October 29, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates registered in the selective tests of the Systems Management and IT Scale (group A, subgroup A2) of the UPM, both through open access and internal promotion |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Main change | Maximum scoring of the contest phase: from 20 to 40 points |
If you are already registered in the selective tests of the Systems Management and IT Scale of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, there are two changes you need to know about today. The original call of May 18, 2026 contained two material errors that have been corrected by Resolution of October 21, 2026, published in the BOE on October 29, 2026. The most relevant one directly affects your estimated scoring in the contest phase.
What does this correction establish?
The resolution corrects two material errors in the original call. Here are both changes with the exact comparison:
| Error corrected | Previous text (incorrect) | Corrected text |
|---|---|---|
| Second base — Internal promotion requirements | Included a duplicated and confusing paragraph referring to the Administrative Scale (C1), creating ambiguity about which scale the candidate should have | The duplicated paragraph is removed. It is now clear that internal promotion requires belonging to the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale of subgroup C1 with at least two years of effective service |
| Maximum scoring of the contest phase | 20 points | 40 points |
The first error was a drafting issue: the mention of the Administrative Scale (C1) created confusion about which civil servants could access through internal promotion. With the correction, there is no doubt: only those belonging to the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (subgroup C1) and who can prove a minimum of two years of effective service in that scale can do so.
The second error has greater operational impact: the maximum scoring of the contest phase doubles, going from 20 to 40 points. This means that accredited merits (experience, training, other benchmarks) now have twice the weight in the total calculation of the selective process.
Operational impact for candidates
The change in the maximum contest scoring is not a minor adjustment: it alters the strategy of any candidate who calculated their estimated scoring before October 29, 2026.
- Candidates with many accumulated merits: benefit, as they can now obtain up to 40 points in the contest phase instead of 20. Their competitive advantage over candidates with less experience increases.
- Candidates who relied on the pure competitive exam: the relative weight of the exam phase decreases in comparative terms, as the contest phase now has greater capacity to influence the final result.
- Candidates for internal promotion: must verify that they belong to the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (C1) and that they have at least two years of effective service. Those belonging to the Administrative Scale cannot access through this route.
Who does it affect?
- Civil servants and candidates registered in the selective tests of the Systems Management and IT Scale of the UPM (group A, subgroup A2).
- Candidates accessing through the general open access system who had calculated their estimated scoring in the contest phase with the 20-point limit.
- Civil servants aspiring to access through internal promotion, especially those who had doubts about whether their scale of origin enabled them to compete.
- Civil servants of the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (subgroup C1) of the UPM with at least two years of effective service, who are the only ones enabled for internal promotion.
Practical example
Imagine you are a civil servant of the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale of the UPM (subgroup C1) with five years of effective service and you had registered in the call through internal promotion.
Before the correction: you calculated that you could obtain a maximum of 20 points in the contest phase, so your strategy focused mainly on performance in the exam phase.
After the correction: the maximum contest scoring is now 40 points. If your merits are solid (experience, training, other benchmarks recognized in the bases), your scoring in this phase can be up to double what you had estimated. This changes your relative position against other candidates and can make the contest phase decisive in your final result.
Additionally, if you had doubts about whether you could compete through internal promotion because the original call mentioned the Administrative Scale (C1), the correction clarifies it: only those belonging to the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (C1) can do so, not those in the Administrative Scale.
What should candidates do now?
- Recalculate your estimated scoring in the contest phase taking into account that the maximum is now 40 points, not 20. If you had made projections before October 29, 2026, they are no longer valid.
- Verify your scale of origin if you opt for internal promotion. Only civil servants of the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (subgroup C1) with at least two years of effective service can access through this route. If you belong to the Administrative Scale, you do not meet the requirement.
- Review the corrected call in the BOE (Resolution of October 21, 2026, published on October 29, 2026) to confirm that your registration remains valid and that the data you provided is consistent with the updated requirements.
- Update your preparation strategy if the greater weight of the contest phase changes your competitive position. Consider whether you have additional merits to accredit before the deadline for submitting documentation.
- Consult the UPM directly if you have doubts about how the correction affects your file or if you need to submit additional documentation.
Frequently asked questions
How many points can be obtained now in the contest phase of the UPM IT competitive exams?
Following the correction published on October 29, 2026, the maximum scoring of the contest phase is 40 points. Before the correction, the limit was 20 points. The change doubles the weight of merits in the selective process.
Who can access through internal promotion to the Systems Management and IT Scale of the UPM?
Only civil servants belonging to the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale of subgroup C1 and who can prove a minimum of two years of effective service in that scale can access through internal promotion. The original call erroneously included a reference to the Administrative Scale (C1) that has been removed.
Does the correction affect registrations already made?
The correction does not annul registrations already made, but it does require candidates to review their situation. In particular, those accessing through internal promotion must verify that they belong to the correct scale (Technical Auxiliary IT, C1) and those who had calculated their estimated scoring in the contest phase must recalculate it with the new maximum of 40 points.
When did the correction of the UPM IT call take effect?
The correction took effect on the same day of its publication in the BOE: October 29, 2026. It applies to the original call of May 18, 2026.
What group and subgroup does the Systems Management and IT Scale of the UPM belong to?
The Systems Management and IT Scale of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid belongs to group A, subgroup A2. Access through internal promotion is made from the Technical Auxiliary IT Scale (subgroup C1).
Official source
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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-2026-22673
