Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 20, 2026, from the National Institute of Healthcare Management (INGESA) |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 27, 2026 |
| Effective date | October 27, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for fixed statutory positions at INGESA in administrative, technical and healthcare assistant categories |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
| Modified calls | 6 selection processes launched in April 2026 |
| Maximum score for experience | 60 points |
| Modified regulations | Resolutions of April 23, 2026 (competitive examination, open access and internal promotion) |
If you are preparing for an INGESA civil service exam in one of the six affected categories, the score you will obtain for your previous experience has changed. The Resolution of October 20, 2026 modifies the calls published on April 23, 2026 and introduces different coefficients depending on where you have worked. Not all years of experience are worth the same: the system rewards having worked in the public NHS and penalizes experience in private centers or in categories different from the one being called.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution modifies the professional experience section of the merit scoring scale in six competitive examination calls for INGESA for access to fixed statutory personnel. These calls were published on April 23, 2026 and cover both the general open access system and internal promotion.
The central change is the introduction of differentiated scoring coefficients depending on the type of center where services were provided. The following table shows all the established ranges:
| Type of center / Administration | Points per day worked |
|---|---|
| Public NHS (same category) | 0.0111 pts/day |
| Other public healthcare administrations (same category) | 0.0083 pts/day |
| Contracted centers (same category) | 0.0037 pts/day |
| Other public administration (same category) | 0.0027 pts/day |
| Private centers (same category) | 0.0018 pts/day |
| Different category in the NHS | 0.0015 pts/day |
The maximum cumulative amount for this section is 60 points, regardless of the coefficient applied. The resolution specifically modifies this section in the Resolutions of April 23, 2026, which called for processes through competitive examination for both open access and internal promotion.
Economic and operational impact
The impact of this modification is direct on the final position in the selection process. The difference between the highest and lowest coefficient is more than 7 times: a day worked in the public NHS is worth 0.0111 points, while that same day worked in a different category within the NHS only adds 0.0015 points.
This has very concrete practical consequences:
- A candidate with 10 years of experience in the public NHS accumulates up to 40.5 points (3,650 days × 0.0111).
- That same time in a private center generates only 6.57 points (3,650 days × 0.0018).
- The gap between both profiles can exceed 33 points, a decisive difference in any selection process.
For candidates who were calculating their score with the scoring scales from the original April 2026 calls, this modification can significantly alter their estimated position in the ranking. It is essential to recalculate with the updated coefficients.
Who does it affect?
This resolution directly affects candidates participating in INGESA selection processes for the following categories:
- Senior Administrative Officer
- Middle Administrative Officer
- Technical Engineer
- Administrative Officer
- Administrative Assistant
- Healthcare Assistant
It affects both candidates through the general open access system and those competing through internal promotion, as both call modalities have been modified. INGESA manages healthcare in Ceuta and Melilla, so candidates with positions in these autonomous cities are directly involved.
Practical example
Imagine two candidates applying for an Administrative Assistant position at INGESA:
- Candidate A: 8 years (2,920 days) worked as an administrative assistant in a public NHS hospital. Experience score: 2,920 × 0.0111 = 32.41 points.
- Candidate B: 8 years (2,920 days) worked as an assistant in a private clinic. Experience score: 2,920 × 0.0018 = 5.26 points.
The difference between both candidates only in the experience section is 27.15 points. If candidate B had calculated their score with a previous less differentiated scoring scale, the modification can radically change their position on the final list. This is the type of recalculation that every affected candidate must do immediately.
What should candidates do now?
- Recalculate your experience score by applying the new coefficients according to the type of center where you have worked. Do not use the scoring scales from the original April 2026 calls: they have been modified.
- Classify your experience by periods: if you have worked in several types of centers (NHS, contracted, private), calculate each period separately with its corresponding coefficient and sum the total.
- Verify that you do not exceed the 60-point ceiling: even if you accumulate more points from the calculation, the maximum recognizable for experience is 60 points.
- Gather supporting documentation for each period of service, specifying the type of center (public NHS, contracted, private, other public administration) to be able to justify the coefficient applied.
- Consult the official resolution in the BOE to verify if your specific call is among the six modified ones and what is the exact text applicable to your category.
Frequently asked questions
How many points does working in the public NHS give in the 2026 INGESA exams?
Working in the public NHS in the same category you are applying for scores at the rate of 0.0111 points per day. With the maximum ceiling of 60 points, you would need approximately 5,405 days (about 14.8 years) to reach that maximum with experience in the public NHS alone.
What is the difference between experience in private centers and in the NHS in the INGESA scoring scale?
The difference is very significant: experience in private centers scores 0.0018 pts/day, while experience in the public NHS scores 0.0111 pts/day. This means that a day in the NHS is worth more than 6 times that same day in a private center.
Which INGESA categories are affected by the October 2026 scoring scale modification?
It affects six categories: Senior Administrative Officer, Middle Administrative Officer, Technical Engineer, Administrative Officer, Administrative Assistant and Healthcare Assistant. Both in the open access modality and in the internal promotion modality.
What is the maximum points that can be obtained for experience in the 2026 INGESA exams?
The maximum is 60 points, regardless of the coefficient applied and the total time worked. Once that ceiling is reached, additional experience does not add more points.
Which calls does the October 20, 2026 Resolution from INGESA modify?
It modifies the Resolutions of April 23, 2026, which called for six selection processes through competitive examination at INGESA, both through the general open access system and through internal promotion, for the administrative, technical and healthcare assistant categories mentioned.
Official source
Consult complete regulation at official source
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-2026-22474
