New Career Officials in AGE Management 2026: Deadlines and Assignments

Key data

After nearly two years of selective process, the State Secretariat for Civil Service formalizes the appointment as career officials of the candidates who passed the opposition exam called in July 2024 by the general system of open access to the Management Body of the Civil Administration of the State (AGE). The resolution, published in the BOE on June 17, 2026, closes the cycle that began with the publication of the final list of approved candidates in November 2025 and the appointment as trainee officials in February 2026.

For the new officials, the resolution immediately activates the deadlines for taking office. For the receiving organizations, it means the incorporation of new positions in ministries, autonomous bodies and peripheral services distributed throughout the national territory.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution concludes the selective process initiated with the July 2024 call for the AGE Management Body, subgroup A2. The complete itinerary has been as follows:

• July 2024: Call for opposition exam by general system of open access.
• November 2025: Publication of the final list of approved candidates.
• February 2026: Appointment as trainee officials and completion of the selective course at INAP (National Institute of Public Administration).
• June 17, 2026: Final appointment as career officials.

The resolution also regulates three exceptional situations:

The assigned positions cover ministries, autonomous bodies and peripheral services throughout the national territory, which means that a significant portion of the new officials will have to relocate to locations different from their current residence.

Economic and operational impact

For the receiving organizations—ministries and autonomous bodies—, the incorporation of these new officials means filling vacant positions in their organizational staffing, with the consequent impact on the workload of human resources departments to manage the taking of office.

For the new officials, the appointment activates remuneration rights specific to the Management Body (subgroup A2): base salary, seniority bonuses, position supplement and specific supplement according to the assigned position. The resolution does not detail specific amounts, which are governed by the current General State Budget Law.

A relevant operational aspect is the specific obligation for Social Security pensioners: those who receive a Social Security pension and are appointed must report the start of their activity as officials within a maximum period of 30 calendar days. Failure to comply can generate incompatibilities or claims for undue payments by Social Security.

Who does it affect?

• Approved candidates in the July 2024 call for the AGE Management Body who passed the INAP selective course.
• Ministries and autonomous bodies that receive new incorporations in their staffing.
• Peripheral services of the AGE throughout the national territory that receive assigned positions.
• Social Security pensioners included in the appointment, who have the obligation to report the start of activity within 30 days.
• HR departments of the receiving organizations, responsible for managing the taking of office within the legal deadlines.

Practical example

An approved candidate who has been assigned to a peripheral service in a province different from their usual residence has one calendar month from the publication of the resolution (June 17, 2026) to present themselves and take office, under the extension of the deadline for change of location.

If that same candidate is also a Social Security pensioner—for example, receiving a partial permanent disability pension compatible with work—they additionally have a period of 30 calendar days from the effective start of their activity to report it to Social Security and avoid situations of incompatibility or undue payment.

On the other hand, a candidate who was excluded for failing to meet one of the requirements established in the call—for example, not accrediting the required qualification at the time of taking office—does not obtain the appointment, regardless of having passed the selective tests and the INAP course.

What should those affected do now?

1. Verify the assigned position in the resolution published in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-13119) and confirm whether it involves a change of location to determine the applicable deadline (15 days or 1 month).
2. Calculate the deadline for taking office: from June 17, 2026, count 15 calendar days (without change of location) or 1 calendar month (with change of location).
3. Present yourself to the receiving organization within the deadline to formalize taking office and avoid consequences to the appointment.
4. If you are a Social Security pensioner: report the start of activity to Social Security within a maximum of 30 calendar days from the effective taking of office.
5. Receiving organizations (HR): prepare incorporation documentation, register in payroll and record the taking of office in personnel systems within the established deadlines.
6. Excluded or withdrawn candidates: review the resolution to confirm your situation and, if appropriate, assess the available remedies within ordinary administrative deadlines.

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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-2026-13119