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AGE 2026 Competition: deadlines and requirements for Digital Ministry officials

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17 Jun 2026 6 min 5 views

Key data

RegulationResolution of June 4, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which a general competition is convened for the provision of job positions
PublicationJune 15, 2026
Entry into forceJune 15, 2026
Affected partiesCareer officials of the General State Administration (AGE)
CategoryPublic Sector
Application deadline15 business days from June 15, 2026
Submission methodElectronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate
Permanence requirementMinimum 2 years in the current definitive assignment position
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Career officials of the General State Administration who want to change their assignment have a concrete window of opportunity: 15 business days from June 15, 2026 to submit their candidacy in the general merit competition convened by the Resolution of June 4, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat. The competition covers budgeted vacancies in the AGE and applies the general merit competition system for provision, the ordinary mechanism for voluntary mobility in state public service.

15 business days
Deadline to submit application (from 15/06/2026)
2 years
Minimum permanence required in current position

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes a general merit competition for the provision of vacant and budgeted job positions in the General State Administration. Below are the key elements of the procedure:

ElementDetail
Type of competitionGeneral merit competition
Positions announcedBudgeted vacancies in the AGE
Who can participateCareer officials in any administrative situation, except firm suspension
Permanence requirementMinimum 2 years in the current definitive assignment position
Exceptions to permanence requirementLimited exceptions provided in the call
Application deadline15 business days from June 15, 2026
Submission methodElectronic, through the Funciona Portal with electronic certificate
Gender equalityIncorporates measures in accordance with the AGE's IV Equality Plan
Persons with disabilitiesPossibility to request adaptations

The 2-year permanence requirement is calculated based on the current definitive assignment position. Officials who are in administrative situations other than active service (leave of absence, special services, etc.) may also participate, provided they meet the requirements at the close of the deadline and are not in a situation of firm suspension.

Economic and operational impact

For officials, the most direct impact is the opportunity to access positions with higher salary levels or better geographic location, which can result in significant salary improvement depending on the level of the position applied for. From the perspective of AGE organizations, filling budgeted vacancies through general competition reduces dependence on service commissions and provisional appointments, which generate greater legal uncertainty and management costs.

Human resources units in the various ministries and organizations will need to manage incoming and outgoing applications from their officials, update personnel records, and coordinate with the Funciona Portal for electronic processing. The 15 business day deadline is tight, so prior preparation of documentation and electronic certificate is critical.

Who does it affect?

  • Career officials of the AGE in active service status who have been in their current definitive assignment position for at least 2 years.
  • Career officials in other administrative situations (voluntary leave of absence, special services, etc.), provided they are not in firm suspension and meet the requirements at the close of the deadline.
  • Officials with disabilities who need adaptations to participate in the process.
  • Human resources units of ministries and organizations of the AGE, responsible for managing personnel additions and removals resulting from the competition.
  • Staffing planning managers in public organizations that have filled vacancies or will lose personnel if their officials compete for other assignments.

Practical example

A career official of the General Administrative Corps assigned to the Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha for the past 3 years wants to relocate to Madrid. By meeting the minimum 2-year permanence requirement in their current definitive assignment position, they can submit their application through the Funciona Portal with their electronic certificate within the 15 business day deadline starting June 15, 2026. If there are vacancies in Madrid for their corps and level in the competition, they can apply for them and, if they obtain an assignment, the transfer will be formalized according to the competition resolution.

Conversely, an official who has been in their current definitive assignment position for only 18 months would not be able to participate, unless they fall under one of the limited exceptions provided in the call.

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What should officials do now?

  1. Verify compliance with the permanence requirement: Check that you have been in your current definitive assignment position for at least 2 years before the deadline closes. If you do not meet it, review whether you fall under one of the limited exceptions provided.
  2. Check your administrative situation: Make sure you are not in a situation of firm suspension, which is the only general cause of exclusion provided in the call.
  3. Prepare your electronic certificate: Submission is exclusively electronic through the Funciona Portal. If your certificate is expired or not working, resolve it before the deadline begins.
  4. Identify positions of interest: Check the vacancies announced on the Funciona Portal and order your preferences before submitting your application.
  5. Request adaptations if applicable: If you have a disability and need adaptations to participate, request them expressly when submitting your candidacy.
  6. Submit your application within the deadline: The deadline is 15 business days from June 15, 2026. Do not wait until the last moment: electronic systems can become overloaded.

Frequently asked questions

How much time do I have to submit my application to the 2026 AGE competition?

The deadline is 15 business days counted from June 15, 2026, the date of publication of the resolution in the BOE. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Funciona Portal with an electronic certificate.

How many years must I have been in my position to be able to compete?

The call requires a minimum of 2 years in the current definitive assignment position to be able to participate. There are limited exceptions provided in the resolution itself for certain situations.

Can officials on leave of absence or special services participate?

Yes. Career officials in any administrative situation may participate, except firm suspension, provided they meet the requirements at the close of the application deadline.

How is the application submitted to the Digital Transformation Ministry competition?

Exclusively in electronic form through the Funciona Portal, using an electronic certificate. Paper applications or submissions through other channels are not accepted.

Does the competition include equality measures or adaptations for persons with disabilities?

Yes. The call incorporates gender equality measures in accordance with the AGE's IV Equality Plan and allows persons with disabilities to request adaptations to participate in the process.

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-2026-12934



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