Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 27, 2026, from the National Institute of Healthcare Management (INGESA) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | November 7, 2026 |
| Effective date | November 7, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for Administrative Officer, Auxiliary Administrative Function Group, Cook and Kitchen Assistant positions at INGESA |
| Category | Public Sector — Fixed Statutory Personnel |
| Modified regulations | Resolutions of September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 |
| Maximum computable for experience | 60 points in all affected processes |
| Deadline for reconsideration appeal | 1 month from BOE publication |
| Deadline for administrative litigation | 2 months from BOE publication |
If you are preparing for an INGESA opposition in the categories of Administrative Officer, Auxiliary Administrative Function, Cook or Kitchen Assistant, the scale with which you calculated your experience merits is no longer valid. The Resolution of October 27, 2026, published in the BOE on November 7, 2026, modifies the previous announcements from September and October 2026 and establishes new unified scoring criteria.
The change does not affect the opposition phase, but exclusively the competitive examination for professional experience merits. However, in highly competitive processes, a difference of tenths can shift positions in the final list.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution unifies the scoring criteria for the professional experience merits scale in the four previously announced selection processes. The scoring scale is structured as follows, from highest to lowest according to the type of service provided:
| Type of experience | Score per day |
|---|---|
| Work in the NHS in the same announced category | 0.0111 points/day |
| Work in the NHS in related or equivalent categories | Intermediate decreasing scale |
| Work in different categories within the NHS | 0.0015 points/day |
The maximum computable for the set of professional experience is 60 points in all affected processes, without exception. This cap applies regardless of the years of service accumulated.
The categories affected by the modification are:
- Administrative Officer
- Auxiliary Administrative Function Group
- Cook
- Kitchen Assistant
The modification affects processes announced both by the general system of open access and by internal promotion.
Impact on the candidate's position
The change in the scoring scale does not imply a direct economic cost for the candidate, but it can have a significant impact on their relative position in the list of admitted candidates. In competitive examinations in the public healthcare sector, the competitive phase can represent a relevant part of the total score, especially for candidates with many years of experience.
The main practical effects are:
- Candidates who had calculated a high score with the previous scale may see their competitive advantage reduced if the new scale penalizes their type of experience.
- Candidates with experience in different categories within the NHS (minimum rate of 0.0015 pts/day) may be especially affected compared to those who accumulate experience in the same announced category (0.0111 pts/day).
- The 60-point cap limits the benefit of accumulating many years of service: once the maximum is reached, additional days do not count.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates enrolled in INGESA selection processes announced on September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026.
- Candidates for Administrative Officer positions at INGESA.
- Candidates for Auxiliary Administrative Function Group positions at INGESA.
- Candidates for Cook positions at INGESA.
- Candidates for Kitchen Assistant positions at INGESA.
- Candidates competing for both open access and internal promotion.
- Advisors and opposition exam preparers managing candidates in these processes.
Practical example
Suppose an administrative assistant with 10 years of experience (3,650 days) in the NHS in the same announced category:
- Gross score: 3,650 days × 0.0111 pts/day = 40.515 points
- Since it does not exceed the 60-point cap, it counts in full.
Now, a candidate with 20 years of experience (7,300 days) in different categories within the NHS:
- Gross score: 7,300 days × 0.0015 pts/day = 10.95 points
- Despite doubling in years of service compared to the first candidate, they obtain less than a third of their experience score.
This example illustrates why the category in which the service was provided is decisive, and why recalculating the score with the new scale is essential before submitting supporting documentation.
What should candidates do now?
- Recalculate your experience score applying the new scale: 0.0111 pts/day for experience in the NHS in the same category, decreasing progressively to 0.0015 pts/day for different categories in the NHS. Check that you do not exceed the 60-point cap.
- Review the supporting documents you are going to submit. Make sure they correctly reflect the type of category in which you provided services, as this determines the applicable rate.
- Compare your new estimated score with the one you had calculated before the modification. If the difference is significant and you believe the new scale is incorrect or harmful, consider filing an appeal.
- Act within the appeal deadlines if you believe the modification violates your rights: reconsideration appeal within 1 month from November 7, 2026, or administrative litigation appeal within 2 months from that same date.
- Consult your exam preparer or advisor if you have doubts about how to classify your previous experience according to the new scale, especially if you have worked in different types of centers or categories within the NHS.
Frequently asked questions
How many points does each day worked in the NHS score with INGESA's new scale?
With the scale modified by the Resolution of October 27, 2026, work in the NHS in the same announced category scores 0.0111 points per day. The score decreases progressively according to the type of center or category, to a minimum of 0.0015 points per day for services provided in different categories within the NHS. The maximum computable for experience is 60 points in all cases.
Which INGESA opposition categories are affected by this scale change?
The four affected categories are: Administrative Officer, Auxiliary Administrative Function Group, Cook and Kitchen Assistant. The modification applies to both open access and internal promotion processes, announced through the Resolutions of September 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026.
What is the deadline to appeal INGESA's new scale?
From the publication in the BOE on November 7, 2026, candidates have 1 month to file a reconsideration appeal with INGESA itself, or 2 months to file an administrative litigation appeal with the competent court.
Does this change affect the opposition phase or only the competitive examination for merits?
The modification affects exclusively the professional experience merits scale, which is part of the competitive phase. The opposition phase (theoretical and/or practical tests) is not altered by this resolution.
What if I had already calculated my score with the previous scale?
You must recalculate your score applying the new scale. The modification can alter your relative position in the competitive examination list, especially if your experience is mainly in categories different from the one announced (where the rate drops to 0.0015 pts/day compared to 0.0111 pts/day for the same category). Also review that the supporting documentation you are going to submit correctly reflects the type of category in which you provided services.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-23354)
Disclaimer: 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-2026-23354
