Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of April 23, 2026, from the National Institute of Health Management (INGESA) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | May 11, 2026 |
| Entry into force | April 23, 2026 |
| Position category | Mid-Level Healthcare Technician in Nursing Care |
| Type of access | Competitive examination, general open access system |
| Territorial scope | Ceuta and Melilla (managed by INGESA) |
| Resulting condition | Fixed statutory personnel |
| Thematic category | Public Sector / Public Health Employment |
Healthcare nursing care professionals who want to consolidate their careers in the public health system have a new concrete opportunity: INGESA has announced fixed positions in Ceuta and Melilla through open competitive examination. The resolution, dated April 23, 2026, was published in the BOE on May 11, 2026.
This is not a temporary position or temporary employment pool: passing the process directly grants the status of fixed statutory personnel, with all the rights and stability that this entails in the national health system.
What does this call establish?
The call regulates a selection process to access positions in the category of Mid-Level Healthcare Technician in Nursing Care within INGESA's scope. The key elements of the process are as follows:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type of process | Competitive examination |
| Access system | General open access system |
| Examination phase | Knowledge tests |
| Competitive phase | Merit evaluation |
| Access requirements | Required qualifications and other conditions established in the call bases |
| Position destination | Ceuta and Melilla (INGESA territorial scope) |
| Result upon passing the process | Fixed statutory personnel status |
The competitive examination system means that the final score does not depend solely on knowledge tests: the merit competition phase also counts. This benefits candidates with prior experience in the public health system.
Economic and operational impact
For the applicant, the economic impact of passing this process is significant. Accessing a fixed statutory personnel position means:
- Indefinite job stability versus temporary contracts or interim positions.
- Access to rights inherent to the statutory regime: seniority bonuses, professional career development, pension rights and position supplements.
- Elimination of uncertainty associated with temporary employment pools.
For INGESA and the health system in Ceuta and Melilla, the call responds to the need to fill structural positions with fixed personnel, reducing dependence on temporary staff and improving workforce planning.
From the perspective of the applicant already working as an interim or in a pool, taking this process is the direct route to consolidate their position without depending on future stabilization calls.
Who does it affect?
- Nursing Care Technicians who want to access public health employment with fixed status.
- Auxiliary healthcare professionals currently working as interim or in pools at INGESA (Ceuta and Melilla) who wish to stabilize their situation.
- Applicants with the required qualifications who meet the requirements established in the call bases and want to join the public health system.
- Healthcare human resources managers within INGESA's scope, who must plan position coverage during the selection process.
Practical example
A nursing care technician currently working as an interim at Ceuta Hospital under INGESA management can apply to this selection process in the open access phase. If they pass the examination phase (knowledge tests) and obtain a competitive score in the merit competition phase—where their prior experience in the public health system will be evaluated—they will access a fixed position in their same professional category.
The direct result: they stop depending on contract renewals or their position in the employment pool, and acquire the status of fixed statutory personnel with all associated rights: stability, professional career development and statutory regime supplements.
What should applicants do now?
- Read the complete call bases published in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-10141) to verify qualification requirements and specific participation conditions.
- Verify that the qualification requirement required for the Mid-Level Healthcare Technician in Nursing Care category is met before formalizing registration.
- Prepare merit documentation in advance: the competitive phase evaluates accredited merits, so it is advisable to gather certificates of services rendered, training and other admissible merits according to the bases.
- Study the examination phase syllabus: knowledge tests are eliminatory and determine access to the competitive phase.
- Follow official registration deadlines published in the BOE and on INGESA's website to avoid missing the call due to deadline non-compliance.
Frequently asked questions
What positions does INGESA announce in 2026 for nursing assistants?
INGESA announces positions in the category of Mid-Level Healthcare Technician in Nursing Care with fixed statutory personnel status, within the territorial scope of Ceuta and Melilla, through competitive examination with open access.
What selection system is used in INGESA 2026 exams?
The process is a competitive examination that combines an examination phase with knowledge tests and a merit competition phase. Both phases are taken into account for the final score.
Where are the positions announced by INGESA located?
The positions correspond to the territorial scope managed by INGESA, which exclusively includes Ceuta and Melilla.
What employment status is obtained upon passing INGESA's selection process?
Passing the process grants fixed statutory personnel status, with the job stability and rights inherent to that regime in the public health system.
When was the INGESA nursing assistant exam call published?
The call resolution is dated April 23, 2026 and was published in the BOE on May 11, 2026.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official sourceNotice: 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-2026-10141