1,050 Positions for Prison Institution Assistants 2026: Requirements and Deadlines

Key data

With 1,050 positions announced at once, this is one of the largest public employment offers from the Ministry of Interior in the prison sector in recent years. The Resolution of June 14, 2026 complies with the Public Employment Offer 2026 and applies the new common model established by the State Secretariat for Civil Service, with full respect for gender equality principles.

The deadline for submitting applications is 20 business days counted from June 18, 2026. Since processing is exclusively electronic, candidates must prepare in advance their access to the General Access Point and form 790.

What does this regulation establish?

The call regulates the selective process for admission, through the general system of free access, to the Prison Institution Assistants Corps, classified in subgroup C1 of the General Administration of the State.

The access requirements established in the resolution are as follows:

• Spanish nationality (essential requirement).
• Being in possession of the title of High School Graduate or Technician (Vocational Training of Middle Grade) or equivalent.
• Not having been convicted of a felony with custodial sentences exceeding three years.

As for the application procedure:

• Applications are submitted exclusively by electronic means through the IPS service of the General Access Point of the Administration.
• The official form 790 is used.
• The deadline is 20 business days from publication in the BOE (June 18, 2026).

The call applies the new common model established by the State Secretariat for Civil Service and respects gender equality principles. No reserved positions for people with disabilities are contemplated in this call.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the most immediate impact is operational: the process is 100% electronic, which means there is no option to submit the application on paper or in person at a registry. Any candidate without a digital certificate or without access to the General Access Point will be automatically excluded if they do not resolve this before the deadline expires.

From the public sector perspective, the incorporation of 1,050 new Prison Institution Assistants represents a significant reinforcement of the Spanish prison system's staffing, covering accumulated needs in the Public Employment Offer 2026.

For training companies, civil service academies and preparatory instructors, this call represents an immediate demand for preparation for subgroup C1 in the prison sector, with a potentially very high volume of candidates given the magnitude of the offer.

Who does it affect?

• Spanish citizens with a High School or Technician diploma (Vocational Training Middle Grade) who wish to work in the prison system.
• Candidates for civil service exams at the Ministry of Interior who are preparing for subgroup C1 tests.
• Civil service academies and preparatory instructors who must adapt their training offer to this call.
• HR managers in the public sector who need to know the planned schedule for hiring.
• People with criminal records for felony with sentences exceeding three years: they are excluded from this call.

Practical example

A 28-year-old candidate with a Technician diploma in Social Integration (Vocational Training Middle Grade) and Spanish nationality, with no criminal record for felony with sentences exceeding three years, meets all the access requirements established in the call.

To submit their application, they must:

1. Access the IPS service of the General Access Point of the Administration before the 20 business day deadline from June 18, 2026 expires.
2. Complete and send the official form 790 electronically.
3. Ensure they have a valid digital certificate or electronic identification system for processing.

If they attempt to submit the application on paper or in person at a registry, it will be rejected, as the call establishes the electronic method as the only valid method.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify access requirements: confirm that you have Spanish nationality, a High School or Technician diploma, and that there is no conviction for felony with custodial sentence exceeding three years.
2. Calculate the application deadline: count 20 business days from June 18, 2026 to know the exact closing date for the application period.
3. Prepare electronic identification: obtain or renew your digital certificate or Cl@ve to access the IPS service of the General Access Point of the Administration.
4. Locate official form 790 in the General Access Point and familiarize yourself with how to complete it before the deadline.
5. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-13226) to learn about the curriculum, the phases of the selective process and any other specific requirements not summarized in this article.

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-2026-13226