Key data
| Regulation | Resolution 160/38283/2026, of June 11, from the Civil Guard Teaching Directorate |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 13, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 13, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Applicants for admission to the Civil Guard Corporals and Guards Scale |
| Category | Public Sector — Selective processes |
| Date of first exam | July 11, 2026 |
| Deadline for excluded applicants to appeal | 10 business days from BOE publication (from June 13, 2026) |
| Deadline for venue change | 3 business days from publication |
| Appeals email | ingreso-gc@guardiacivil.org |
| Number of enabled venues | 20 venues at universities and military facilities |
The selective process to join the Corporals and Guards Scale of the Civil Guard—called by Resolution 160/38243/2026, of May 5—enters its critical phase with the publication of the provisional list and the announcement of the first exam. Any applicant listed as excluded must act immediately: the deadline to remedy or appeal begins on June 13, 2026.
What does this regulation establish?
Resolution 160/38283/2026 develops three fundamental aspects of the selective process:
1. Provisional list of admitted and excluded applicants
The provisional list of persons admitted and excluded from the selective process is published. This list is provisional, meaning that excluded applicants can correct their situation within the established deadline. Excluded applicants must submit their appeal or remedy by email to ingreso-gc@guardiacivil.org within a maximum of 10 business days from publication in the BOE (that is, from June 13, 2026).
2. First exam: content and structure
The first exam combines two elements:
- Theoretical-practical knowledge test
- Psychometric test
Both are held on the same day, July 11, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m. at mainland and Balearic Islands venues, and at 6:30 a.m. in the Canary Islands.
3. Venues and assignment by province
20 venues are enabled, located at universities and military facilities. Venue assignment is made according to the applicant's registration province. In extraordinary cases, it is possible to request a venue change within 3 business days from the publication of the resolution.
4. Prohibited material in the classroom
The resolution establishes an express prohibition with serious consequences: it is strictly prohibited to enter classrooms with:
- Mobile phones
- Smartwatches
- Recording devices of any kind
Failure to comply with this rule results in immediate exclusion from the selective process.
Operational impact for applicants
Although this regulation does not generate direct costs for companies, it does have a very concrete operational impact for applicants and for organizations that manage public employment pools or prepare candidates:
- Urgency for excluded applicants: Anyone listed as excluded who does not act before the 10 business days expire permanently loses their option to participate in this call.
- Travel logistics: With 20 venues distributed by province, applicants must confirm their assigned venue and plan travel in advance, especially for a 7:30 a.m. start.
- Risk of exclusion due to devices: The prohibition on mobile phones and smartwatches is an automatic exclusion cause. This is a risk that can be completely avoided with prior preparation.
- Venue change: The 3 business day deadline to request a venue change is very short. Anyone with an extraordinary reason must act before approximately June 17, 2026 (counting from June 13).
Who does it affect?
- Applicants listed in the provisional list of admitted to the selective process for the Civil Guard Corporals and Guards Scale
- Applicants listed as excluded who wish to remedy their situation
- Applicants who need a venue change for extraordinary reasons
- Exam preparation academies and public employment advisors who accompany candidates in this process
Practical example
An applicant registered in Madrid province receives notification that they are listed as excluded in the provisional list published on June 13, 2026. The most common reasons for exclusion are usually defects in the documentation submitted during registration.
This applicant has until approximately June 27, 2026 (10 business days from June 13, excluding holidays) to send an email to ingreso-gc@guardiacivil.org with the remedied documentation or with their reasoned appeal. If they do not act within that deadline, their exclusion becomes final and they are out of the call.
If, on the other hand, they are listed as admitted but need to change venues due to an extraordinary reason (for example, a recent change of residence), they must submit their request before approximately June 17, 2026 (3 business days from June 13). After that deadline, they must present themselves at the venue assigned according to their registration province.
On exam day—July 11, 2026—this applicant must present themselves at 7:30 a.m. at the venue corresponding to them (university or military facility in their province), without bringing a mobile phone, smartwatch or any recording device. Otherwise, they would be excluded from the process at that very moment.
What should applicants do now?
- Check the provisional list: Verify whether you are listed as admitted or excluded in the list published on June 13, 2026 in the BOE.
- Act if you are excluded: Send remedy or appeal to ingreso-gc@guardiacivil.org before the 10 business days from June 13, 2026 expire. Do not wait until the last day.
- Request venue change if applicable: If there is an extraordinary reason, submit the request within 3 business days following publication (before approximately June 17, 2026).
- Confirm your assigned venue: Identify which of the 20 enabled venues corresponds to your registration province and plan travel to arrive before 7:30 a.m. on July 11.
- Prepare to enter the classroom without prohibited devices: Do not bring a mobile phone, smartwatch or recording device on exam day. Exclusion for this reason is automatic and unappealable at the moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the first Civil Guard exam for Corporals and Guards in 2026?
The first exam takes place on July 11, 2026. Start time is 7:30 a.m. at mainland and Balearic Islands venues, and 6:30 a.m. in the Canary Islands. The exam combines theoretical-practical knowledge and a psychometric test.
How much time do I have to appeal if I am excluded from the provisional list?
Excluded applicants have 10 business days from BOE publication (from June 13, 2026) to remedy defects or submit an appeal. The appeal must be sent by email to ingreso-gc@guardiacivil.org. After that deadline without action, the exclusion becomes final.
Can I change venues for the Civil Guard exam?
Yes, but only for extraordinary reasons and within a very short deadline: 3 business days from publication of the resolution (that is, from June 13, 2026). Venue assignment is made according to the applicant's registration province, among the 20 venues enabled at universities and military facilities.
What happens if I bring my mobile phone to the Civil Guard exam?
The resolution expressly prohibits entering classrooms with mobile phones, smartwatches or recording devices. Non-compliance results in immediate and automatic exclusion from the selective process. There is no possibility of appeal at the moment: exclusion is effective immediately.
Where is the Civil Guard exam held in July 2026?
The exam is held at 20 venues distributed across Spain, located at universities and military facilities. The venue assigned to each applicant depends on the province in which they registered. Complete venue information is available in the resolution published in the BOE of June 13, 2026.
Official source
Check complete regulation in official source — BOE-A-2026-12817
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-2026-12817