Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 6, 2026, from INGESA, which modifies that of September 25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 14, 2026 |
| Entry into force | October 14, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Candidates for Superior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory of INGESA in Ceuta and Melilla |
| Category | Public Sector — Healthcare Exams |
| Type of access | Competitive exam, general open access system |
| Modified base | Base 8.1 of the original call |
| Exam cities | Ceuta and Melilla |
| Management platform | IPS (registration platform) |
If you are preparing for the Superior Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Diagnostic Laboratory exam of INGESA, there is a change you cannot ignore: the original call from September 25, 2026 omitted essential information, and the Resolution of October 6, 2026 corrects it with immediate effect from its publication on October 14, 2026.
The modification directly affects base 8.1 of the call and establishes that the competitive exam will be held in Ceuta and Melilla, with the candidate required to expressly indicate in their application in which of the two cities they wish to take the exam.
What does this correction establish?
The Resolution of October 6, 2026 corrects omissions detected in the call published on September 25, 2026. The specific changes are as follows:
| Aspect | Original call (25/09/2026) | After correction (14/10/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Base 8.1 — Exam location | Did not specify the cities where the exam would be held | It is clarified that the exam will be held in Ceuta and Melilla |
| City selection | Did not require indicating city in the application | The candidate must indicate the chosen city in the application |
| Effect of city choice on the position | Not specified | The choice of exam city does not determine the subsequent position selection |
| Application deadline | Closed | Reopened for new registrations and city changes |
| Those already registered | — | Do not need to repeat the process unless they wish to change cities |
| Platform for changes | — | IPS (INGESA registration platform) |
| Consequence of not indicating city or appearing in a different city | Not specified | Exclusion from the selection process |
In summary: the correction does not change the access conditions, merits or selection system. What changes is that it is now mandatory and binding to declare in which city you will take the exam, with direct consequences if you do not do so correctly.
Operational impact for candidates
Although this correction has no direct economic impact (it does not modify fees, salaries or positions offered), its operational impact is critical:
- Risk of exclusion: Not indicating exam city or appearing in a city different from the one chosen results in automatic exclusion from the process. There is no room for error.
- Reopened deadline: INGESA has reopened the application submission deadline to cover those who had not yet registered and those who wish to change the chosen city.
- No effect on position selection: The city where you take the exam does not determine in which city you will work. Position selection takes place at a later stage of the process, independently.
- Management through IPS: Any modification of the exam city must be made exclusively through the INGESA IPS platform.
Who does it affect?
- Candidates who already registered in the original call from September 25, 2026 and did not indicate exam city (because the call did not require it then).
- Registered candidates who wish to change the exam city initially chosen.
- New candidates who had not yet registered and want to do so during the reopened deadline.
- Human resources managers and exam advisors who accompany candidates in this INGESA selection process.
Practical example
Imagine you registered in the call during the original deadline (before October 14, 2026). At that time, base 8.1 did not require indicating exam city, so it is possible that your application does not include this information or includes it incompletely.
With the correction in force, your situation is as follows:
- If you already indicated exam city and do not want to change it: you do not need to do anything. Your registration remains valid.
- If you did not indicate exam city or want to change it: you must access the IPS platform during the reopened deadline and update your application with the chosen city (Ceuta or Melilla).
- If you do not complete this process and on exam day you appear in a city different from the one registered (or without a registered city): you will be excluded from the selection process, losing all the preparation work done up to that point.
What should you do now?
- Check your registration on the IPS platform: Access your application and verify if the exam city (Ceuta or Melilla) appears. If it does not, you must complete it before the reopened deadline closes.
- Decide your exam city: Remember that the choice of exam city does not determine the subsequent position selection. Choose based on your personal logistics, not where you want to work.
- Update your application if necessary: If you want to change the city or add it, do so exclusively through the IPS platform. There is no other valid channel for this process.
- Save the receipt: Keep the proof of your updated application as evidence of the chosen city.
- Consult the complete call: Access the full text of the Resolution of October 6, 2026 in the BOE to learn all the details of the selection process.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to register again if I already submitted my application before October 14, 2026?
No. If you already registered, your application remains valid and you do not need to repeat the process. You only need to act if you want to change the exam city chosen, in which case you must do so through the IPS platform during the reopened deadline.
What happens if I take the exam in a city different from the one I indicated in my application?
You will be excluded from the selection process. The Resolution of October 6, 2026 expressly establishes that failure to appear in the city indicated in the application results in exclusion. There are no exceptions provided.
Does the exam city I choose determine in which city I will work if I pass?
No. The choice of exam city (Ceuta or Melilla) does not determine the subsequent position selection. Both decisions are independent: the exam city is only logistics, position selection takes place at a later stage of the process.
How do I change the exam city in my application?
The change must be made exclusively through the INGESA IPS platform, during the application deadline reopened after the publication of the Resolution of October 6, 2026 (effective from October 14, 2026).
What base of the call does this resolution modify?
The Resolution of October 6, 2026 modifies base 8.1 of the original call from September 25, 2026, clarifying that the competitive exam will be held in Ceuta and Melilla and that the candidate must indicate the chosen city in their application.
Official source
View complete regulation in official source (BOE-A-2026-21343)
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-2026-21343
