INGESA 2026 Dental Hygiene Technician Examinations: Fixed Positions

Key data

Senior Dental Hygiene Technicians seeking stability in the public sector have a concrete opportunity: INGESA convenes fixed positions in Ceuta and Melilla through competitive examination, published in the BOE of May 9, 2026 through the Resolution of April 23, 2026. Access is open, with no reserve quota, meaning that any candidate meeting the requirements can apply on equal terms.

The National Institute of Health Management (INGESA) is the body that manages public health in Ceuta and Melilla, territories that do not have their own autonomous community and depend directly on the General State Administration for the provision of health services. This call covers positions in health centers in both cities.

What does this regulation establish?

The Resolution of April 23, 2026 convenes a selective process by competitive examination to fill fixed statutory personnel positions in the category of Senior Dental Hygiene Technician. The process is structured in two differentiated phases:

The access system is the general open access, which means there is no reserve quota: all candidates compete on equal terms, without distinction by disability quota or other specific quotas in this call. The positions called are located in health centers managed by INGESA in Ceuta and Melilla.

The status acquired upon passing the process is that of fixed statutory personnel, the regime of maximum stability in the national health system, functionally equivalent to the status of career civil servant in the public health sector.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the main impact is the possibility of accessing a fixed position in the public health system, with all the stability guarantees that this entails: job security, remuneration regulated by statutory agreement, access to career advancement and Social Security rights as a civil servant.

From an operational perspective, the key aspects to consider are:

• Preparation of the examination phase: requires investment of time and, usually, resources in academies or specific study materials for the dental hygiene curriculum in the INGESA field.
• Merit evaluation phase: the assessment of merits can be decisive in the final result, so it is necessary to correctly compile and accredit professional experience, training and other merits admitted by the call.
• Destination in Ceuta or Melilla: the positions are linked to these territories, which implies residence or relocation for those who do not already reside there. This factor may influence the decision to apply.

Who does it affect?

This call directly affects:

• Senior Dental Hygiene Technicians who wish to access a fixed position in the public health system.
• Professionals in the dental field who currently work for INGESA on a temporary or interim basis and want to consolidate their position.
• Candidates residing in Ceuta and Melilla with the required qualification who seek job stability in their territory.
• Professionals from other autonomous communities willing to relocate to Ceuta or Melilla to access a fixed position in the public health sector.
• Training centers and academies for public sector examinations that may see increased demand for preparation for this category.

Practical example

A Senior Dental Hygiene Technician currently working as interim staff at an INGESA center in Melilla decides to apply for this call. Being open access, they compete on equal terms with any other candidate meeting the requirements, regardless of their previous employment situation.

During the process, they must first pass the examination phase, which evaluates their technical knowledge. Once passed, the merit evaluation phase comes into play, where their previous experience at INGESA and additional training can make the difference against other candidates with similar examination scores.

If they pass both phases and obtain a position, they become fixed statutory personnel of INGESA, assigned to a health center in Ceuta or Melilla, with full job stability and the remuneration and career advancement rights corresponding to this status.

What should candidates do now?

1. Consult the complete call in the BOE: access the Resolution of April 23, 2026 to verify the specific requirements for qualification, application deadline and necessary documentation.
2. Verify compliance with requirements: check that you have the Senior Dental Hygiene Technician qualification and that you meet the other conditions required by the call before submitting your application.
3. Compile and organize merits: since the process includes a merit evaluation phase, it is essential to gather all documentation accrediting professional experience, training and other valuable merits from the start.
4. Submit the application on time: strictly respect the application submission deadline established in the call, as applications submitted after the deadline are not accepted.
5. Prepare for the examination phase: begin or intensify preparation of the specific curriculum for the Senior Dental Hygiene Technician category in the INGESA field.
6. Assess the destination: take into account that the positions are located in Ceuta and Melilla and plan accordingly if you reside in another autonomous community.