2 Vocal Positions at TACRC 2026: Requirements, Salary and Deadline for A1 Officials

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The Ministry of Finance announces two Vocal positions at the Central Administrative Court of Public Procurement Resources (TACRC), the independent body responsible for resolving special appeals in public procurement matters in Spain. The announcement is published through the Resolution of August 25, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat and the deadline for submitting applications begins on September 2, 2026.

These are positions of the highest technical level within the General State Administration: level 30, specific allowance of €35,952.70, appointment by the Council of Ministers and a 6-year term with no possibility of extension. For candidates who meet the profile, this announcement represents a unique opportunity given the permanent status of the position throughout the term.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces the provision of two Vocal positions at TACRC, an independent body attached to the Ministry of Finance that resolves special appeals and claims in public procurement matters. Its resolutions are binding for the contracting bodies of the entire General State Administration.

The conditions of the position and the appointment process are as follows:

During the exercise of the position, the appointed official moves to the administrative status of Special Services in their body of origin. This means that career rights and seniority in the body of origin are maintained, but active service is not provided in the same while the term lasts.

Economic and operational impact

For the selected candidate, the economic impact is significant. The position has a specific allowance of €35,952.70 annually, which is added to the basic remuneration corresponding to group A1 (base salary and seniority bonuses). Level 30 is the maximum of the remuneration scale of the General State Administration, placing the total remuneration among the highest in the civil service.

From an operational perspective, the appointment entails:

• Transfer to Special Services status in the body of origin: counted for purposes of promotions, seniority bonuses and retirement benefits, but no active position is held in the body.
• Exercise of the position for 6 complete years with no possibility of extension, which guarantees stability and functional independence.
• Permanent status throughout the entire term: the Vocal cannot be removed except for legally established causes.
• Appointment through the Council of Ministers, which gives the position a high institutional rank.

For the Administration and for the public procurement sector, filling these positions strengthens the TACRC's decision-making capacity, a key body for ensuring transparency and competition in public bidding procedures.

Who does it affect?

This announcement directly affects:

• Career officials from group A1 with a graduate or degree qualification.
• Professionals with more than 10 years of accredited experience in Administrative Law specifically related to public procurement.
• Officials currently serving in contracting bodies, legal advisory services of the Administration, regional administrative courts or in TACRC itself.
• State lawyers, legal advisors of public bodies, senior technical staff of the Administration and other A1 bodies with a profile in public procurement.

Officials from groups other than A1 cannot apply for these positions, nor can those who do not accredit the minimum experience of 10 years in the specific field of Administrative Law of public procurement.

Practical example

A legal advisor of the Social Security Administration (group A1) with 12 years of experience in public procurement and resolution of administrative appeals in bidding matters meets the required profile. If they submit their application within the 20 business day deadline from September 2, 2026, they may be proposed by the Ministers of Finance and Presidency to the Council of Ministers for appointment as a Vocal of TACRC.

Once appointed, they would move to Special Services status in their body of origin, would maintain the accrual of seniority bonuses and seniority, and would receive the remuneration of level 30 plus the specific allowance of €35,952.70 during the 6-year term. At the end of the term, they could be reincorporated into their body of origin without loss of acquired rights.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify compliance with requirements: confirm that you are a career official from group A1 with a graduate or degree qualification and more than 10 years of accredited experience in Administrative Law of public procurement.
2. Calculate the application deadline: the 20 business day deadline starts on September 2, 2026. Identify the exact closing date by counting business days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays).
3. Prepare supporting documentation: gather the merits and experience in public procurement that you will claim, including certificates of services rendered, signed resolutions or other documents that accredit more than 10 years of specific experience.
4. Submit the application within the deadline: follow the procedure indicated in the announcement published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-18381) before the 20 business day deadline expires.
5. Inform your current destination body: if you are proposed and appointed, manage with your body of origin the transfer to Special Services status to ensure continuity of rights.

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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-2026-18381