The General State Administration has taken a significant step in public employment with the publication in the State official newsletter of a massive call to public employment de 17.986 places for access to different departments and levels. This is an offer that combines open competition and internal promotion and aims to strengthen the central administration's staff in the coming years.
As detailed by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public ServiceThese positions are part of the public employment offers approved in the latest exercises and now they are materializing in concrete selection processes. The department frames the measure within a strategy to promote a more modern public employment, focused on innovation, inclusion and talent acquisition, with special emphasis on the principles of equality, merit and ability.
Which positions are being offered and which departments they belong to
The call for applications covers a total of five bodies and scales of the General State Administration, distributed among the subgroups A2, C1 and C2These include general administrative positions and positions related to the field of information technology and systems, two areas considered strategic for the functioning of the AGE (General State Administration).
Specifically, the positions are distributed among the following departments: General Auxiliary Corps of the State Administration (C2), General Administrative Corps of the State Administration (C1), Computer Technician Corps (C1), Civil Service Management Corps (A2) y State Administration Systems and Information Technology Management Corps (A2)In all cases, both open access and reserved places are considered. Internal promotion.
The State Secretariat for Public Administration has entrusted the organization of the processes to the Permanent Selection CommitteeThe body usually responsible for managing these types of mass competitive examinations. All information and actions related to the call for applications will be disseminated through the electronic headquarters of the National Institute of Public Administration and the General Access Point.
The Government emphasizes that these competitive examinations are part of the roadmap of the so-called Consensus for an Open Administrationwhich aims to consolidate a more accessible Administration for citizens and more attractive for those who want to develop their professional career in the public sector.
Distribution of the 17.986 positions by corps and modality
The almost 18.000 places The positions are divided between open competition and internal promotion, with a significant portion reserved for people with disabilities. Overall, the call for applications aims to facilitate both access for new applicants and internal promotion. career progression of the staff already working in the AGE.
On General Auxiliary Corps of the State Administration (subgroup C2) are offered 1.700 open access places, of which 156 are reserved for the disability quota, and 720 internal promotion positionsThis refers to the body that groups basic administrative support tasks in offices and units of the Administration.
For General Administrative Corps of the State Administration (C1) the call includes 2.512 open positions, with 230 places designated for people with disabilities, and 6.178 places through internal promotionIt is one of the bodies with the highest volume of public employment, as it assumes administrative processing and management functions in multiple ministerial departments.
In the technological field, the State Administration IT Support Staff (C1) will 1.030 open access places, of which 186 are reserved for applicants with disabilities, and 340 internal promotion positionsThese positions are oriented towards Informatic support, system maintenance and technical tasks related to ICT.
Within subgroup A2, the Civil Service Management Corps of the State offers 1.356 open positions, with around a quarter of a hundred places reserved for people with disabilities according to the resolution, and 2.950 internal promotion positionsThese officials are responsible for management, coordination, and technical support functions in different areas of public policy.
Finally, the State Administration Systems and Information Technology Management Corps (A2) the amount 680 open access places y 520 internal promotionIn this case, the focus is on systems administration, the management of technological infrastructures, and the development of projects. digital transformation within the AGE.
Degree requirements according to subgroup (C2, C1 and A2)
The demands of academic degree They vary depending on the subgroup to which each body belongs. The call for applications clearly specifies what qualifications are necessary to participate in each selection process, so that applicants can check if they meet the requirements before submitting their application.
For the bodies framed within the subgroup C2, like the General Auxiliary Corps, it is required to hold—or be in a position to obtain—the title of Graduate in compulsory secondary educationIt is the gateway to administrative support positions that require basic training but offer job stability within the Administration.
In the case of the bodies of subgroup C1Among the positions, which include the General Administrative Corps and the Corps of Auxiliary IT Technicians, the call for applications sets the title of [unclear] as a requirement. Bachelor or Technician Vocational Training. This requirement reflects the level of responsibility and the greater complexity of the functions performed in these positions.
For the management bodies of subgroup A2Both the Civil Service Management Corps and the Systems and Information Technology Management Corps require having a University degreeAccording to the resolution, the following qualifications are accepted: University Diploma, Technical Engineer, Technical Architect or Grade, which opens the door to degrees in a wide variety of specialties.
In addition to academic qualifications, applicants will have to meet the other usual requirements for access to state public employment, such as nationalityApplicants must be of legal age and not be disqualified from holding public office. All these requirements are detailed in the terms and conditions of each call for applications, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) and accessible through official websites.
Deadlines, electronic application and development of the selection processes
Those interested in participating in any of these processes have a period of 20 working days to submit your application. The count begins the day after the publication of the call for applications in the BOEso that the effective margin extends over several weeks, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
The procedure must be completed in its entirety. electronics, using the official model 790 Application form for admission to selection tests. This form is available at the General Access Point and on the corresponding electronic portal, where the examination fee, if applicable, is also paid and the registration of the application is confirmed.
The Civil Service has emphasized that all notifications related to the procedure will be carried out by electronic media through the Citizen Folder of the General Access Point. Applicants will receive a notification at the indicated email address, although the actual consultation of notifications must be done by accessing their personal space on the platform.
These channels will publish, among other things, the provisional and final lists of admitted and excluded applicantsThe dates, times, and locations of the examinations, as well as any relevant changes to the schedule, will be published. The marking templates, grades, and all necessary steps leading up to appointment as a career civil servant will also be made public.
The Standing Selection Committee will be responsible for designing and implementing the various tests, which traditionally combine test-type questionnairesPractical exercises and, in some cases, theoretical-practical scenarios related to the functions of the body being applied for. Detailed information is available in the specific guidelines for each process.
A boost to public employment and the attractiveness of the General State Administration
The Executive places this call within a broader context of strengthening public employment in the General State Administration. Although the latest public employment offer represents a slight adjustment compared to recent historical highs, it still remains at high levels compared to previous years, allowing for the renewal of staff and the covering of accumulated vacancies.
At the same time, salary increases have been agreed upon for civil servants over the coming years, with staggered increases that, in some cases, could amount to several thousand euros in cumulative additional pay. These improvements are combined with measures to organize working time, such as... reduction of the weekly working hours in certain areas, which reinforces the idea of ​​a more competitive Administration as an employer.
In this scenario, the 17.986 places These open positions are seen as a significant opportunity both for those seeking permanent positions in the General State Administration and for the public sector itself, which needs to incorporate qualified professionals in management, administration, and IT. The allocation of positions for people with disabilities is also part of the commitment to inclusive public employment. more inclusivethat better reflects the diversity of society.
The new call for applications published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) represents one of the best opportunities available to access the General State Administration, with options for different educational levels and a wide range of positions and specializations. For applicants willing to prepare for the exams and meet the requirements, these nearly 18.000 positions could be the gateway to a successful career in the civil service. stable professional career and with a future projection in the state public sector.
