Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of April 23, 2026, from the National Institute of Health Management (INGESA) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | May 9, 2026 |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-10068 |
| Entry into force | Not specified in the resolution |
| Position category | Senior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory |
| Process type | Competitive examination |
| Access pathways | General open access system and internal promotion |
| Territorial scope | Ceuta and Melilla (centers managed by INGESA) |
| Position type | Fixed statutory personnel |
| Category | Public Sector |
Senior Technicians in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory have a new opportunity to access a fixed position in the public health system. INGESA has published in the BOE of May 9, 2026 the announcement of a selective process through competitive examination to fill fixed statutory personnel positions in its centers in Ceuta and Melilla.
INGESA is the organization that manages public health in these two autonomous cities, equivalent to what the autonomous health services are in the rest of Spain. Accessing a position at INGESA implies obtaining the status of fixed statutory personnel, the maximum job stability in the public health sector.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces a selective process structured in two phases: an examination phase and a merit competition phase. This competitive examination structure is the usual model in public health employment stabilization processes.
The call distinguishes two differentiated access pathways:
| Access pathway | Directed to | Prior requirement |
|---|---|---|
| General open access system | External candidates to INGESA | Meet qualification requirements and general conditions of the call |
| Internal promotion | Personnel already linked to INGESA | Be active as INGESA personnel and meet specific promotion requirements |
The positions announced are in the category of Senior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory and correspond exclusively to centers managed by INGESA in Ceuta and Melilla. The exact number of positions and the details of qualification requirements are found in the full text of the resolution published in the BOE.
Economic and operational impact
Obtaining a position as fixed statutory personnel at INGESA means accessing the remuneration conditions and stability inherent to public health employment. This implies:
- Fixed remuneration according to the agreement and salary tables of statutory personnel of the National Health System applicable at INGESA.
- Full job stability as fixed personnel, as opposed to the temporary nature of temporary contracts or interim appointments.
- Access to statutory personnel rights: professional career, continuing education, leave and work-life balance regulated by the Framework Statute of statutory personnel.
For INGESA, filling these positions with fixed personnel reduces dependence on temporary and interim appointments, improving the planning of laboratory services in Ceuta and Melilla.
Who does it affect?
This call directly affects the following profiles:
- Senior Technicians in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory seeking to access public health employment for the first time (open access pathway).
- Temporary or interim INGESA personnel in this category who want to consolidate their position through the internal promotion pathway.
- Professionals in the health-laboratory sector willing to develop their career in Ceuta or Melilla.
- Candidates with the required qualifications who are unemployed or in the private sector and want to access the stability of public employment.
Practical example
A Senior Technician in Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory who currently works as interim staff at the University Hospital of Ceuta (managed by INGESA) can apply through the internal promotion pathway. In this case, their previous experience at INGESA and the merits accumulated during their interim period will be evaluated in the merit competition phase, which gives them a competitive advantage over open access candidates.
An external candidate, for example a technician working in a private laboratory in Madrid, must apply through the open access pathway and compete in the examination phase on equal terms with other external applicants. If they pass the process, they will be assigned to one of INGESA's centers in Ceuta or Melilla with the status of fixed statutory personnel.
What should candidates do now?
- Consult the full text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-10068) to verify the exact number of positions, qualification requirements, application submission deadlines and necessary documentation.
- Verify compliance with qualification requirements and other conditions required for the Senior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory category before starting the registration process.
- Determine the correct access pathway: open access if you are an external candidate to INGESA, or internal promotion if you already belong to the organization's staff.
- Prepare merit documentation for the competition phase: professional experience, specific training and any other merit assessable according to the call bases.
- Submit the application within the deadline established in the call. Failure to submit within the deadline results in automatic exclusion from the selective process.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the positions for the INGESA 2026 Senior Technician in Laboratory examinations?
The announced positions correspond to centers managed by INGESA, which operates exclusively in Ceuta and Melilla. These are the only two cities where this organization directly manages public health, equivalent to the role that autonomous health services have in the rest of Spain.
What access system is used in this INGESA call?
The call combines two pathways: the general open access system for external candidates and internal promotion for personnel already linked to INGESA. In both cases the process is a competitive examination, with an examination phase and a merit competition phase.
What qualifications are needed to apply for these clinical laboratory examinations?
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements established in the call for the category of Senior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory. The exact details are found in the resolution published in the BOE on May 9, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-10068).
When was the INGESA examination call for clinical laboratory published?
The Resolution of April 23, 2026 from the National Institute of Health Management was published in the BOE on May 9, 2026, with reference BOE-A-2026-10068.