Málaga City Council Competitive Exams 2026: positions, requirements and deadlines

Key data

The Málaga City Council has published an official call to fill several municipal public employment positions through a selective process, according to the Resolution of March 20, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-8444), published in the Official Gazette on April 17, 2026. Anyone wishing to apply for one of these positions must act quickly: the application deadline has a closing date and admits no exceptions.

Passing the selective process grants the right to occupy a permanent position in the Málaga local administration, under the working conditions and remuneration of the collective agreement applicable to the Málaga City Council.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution establishes the rules that fully regulate the selective process for accessing the advertised positions. These rules cover the following elements:

• Access requirements: Applicants must meet the general requirements for access to public employment (nationality, age, qualifications, functional capacity, authorization to exercise public functions) and the specific requirements set for each particular position.
• Selective tests: The rules detail the tests that make up the selective process, their structure and evaluable content.
• Applicable scales: The evaluation and scoring criteria are established that determine the ranking of applicants.
• Application deadline: The call sets a deadline for submitting applications that candidates must strictly comply with. Submission outside the deadline implies automatic exclusion from the process.
• Working conditions: The positions are filled under the remuneration and working conditions of the collective agreement applicable to the Málaga City Council.

The complete rules, including the exact number of positions by category, the name of each position and the detail of the tests, are available in the official publication in the Official Gazette.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the main impact is the opportunity to access a stable position in the local public administration with the following implications:

• Job stability: The advertised positions are municipal public employment, which implies stability in the position once the selective process is passed.
• Remuneration conditions: Remuneration is governed by the collective agreement applicable to the Málaga City Council, which establishes salary scales, allowances and other economic conditions.
• Preparation cost: Applicants must assess the investment in preparation (academies, materials, time) against the probabilities of access based on the number of positions and candidates.
• Participation fees: The call may include registration fees whose specific amount is shown in the rules published in the Official Gazette.

For the Málaga City Council, the call responds to the need to fill vacancies in the municipal workforce, strengthening the operational capacity of local services.

Who does it affect?

• Citizens seeking public employment: Any person who meets the general requirements for access to public employment and the specific requirements of the advertised positions.
• Active exam candidates: People who are already preparing for competitive exams in local administration and want to expand their options with positions at the Málaga City Council.
• Temporary workers at the Málaga City Council: Personnel who occupy positions temporarily and may be affected by the permanent filling of vacancies.
• Academies and exam preparation instructors: Training centers that can guide their students towards this specific call.
• Labor and HR advisors: Professionals who advise candidates or manage selection processes in the public sector.

Practical example

A candidate interested in accessing a position at the Málaga City Council must follow this process from the publication of the call:

1. Consult the rules: Access the Official Gazette (reference BOE-A-2026-8444) and read the complete rules to identify which positions are being called, what qualifications each requires and what the content of the tests is.
2. Verify the requirements: Check that you meet the general requirements for access to public employment (nationality, qualifications, not having been separated from public service) and the specific requirements of the position you wish to apply for.
3. Submit your application on time: The call establishes a strict deadline. Submitting your application outside that deadline means automatic exclusion, with no possibility of correction.
4. Prepare for the tests: Once admitted, the selective process includes the tests and scales established in the rules. The score obtained determines the order of access to the available positions.
5. Incorporation: Those who pass the process and are selected join the Málaga City Council workforce under the conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

What should candidates do now?

1. Download and read the complete rules: Access the resolution published in the Official Gazette and read the complete rules before making any decision. The rules are the document that governs the entire process.
2. Identify the application deadline: Locate the exact date for opening and closing the application submission period. Write it down and set a reminder at least 5 days before to avoid technical or administrative issues.
3. Verify that you meet the requirements: Check one by one the general and specific requirements of the position you wish to apply for. If you have doubts about any requirement, consult with the Málaga City Council before submitting your application.
4. Prepare the necessary documentation: Gather the documents that prove compliance with the requirements (qualifications, ID, merits if applicable to the scale) with sufficient advance notice.
5. Submit your application within the deadline: Submission outside the deadline implies automatic exclusion. Keep the submission receipt as proof.
6. Plan your preparation for the tests: Once admitted, organize your preparation based on the content and structure of the tests established in the rules.