INGESA Pharmacy Technician Competitive Exam 2026: 1 Fixed Position in Ceuta and Melilla

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If you are a Pharmacy Technician and are looking for a fixed position in the public health system, this announcement from the National Institute for Health Management (INGESA) is one of the few opportunities available in 2026 to access the status of fixed statutory staff in this profile. The Resolution of October 7, 2026 activates the selection process under the Public Employment Offer 2026, approved by Royal Decree 387/2026.

The position corresponds to health institutions in Ceuta and Melilla, the two territories managed directly by INGESA outside the autonomous map of the National Health System (SNS). This makes it a very specific announcement, both geographically and professionally.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a selection process by competitive exam under the general open access system to fill 1 position in the category of Middle Health Technician: Pharmacy with the character of fixed statutory staff in INGESA health institutions.

The participation requirements are as follows:

• Qualification: VET Middle Grade in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy (required enabling qualification).
• Nationality: Spanish or from a Member State of the European Union (or other equivalent cases according to public employment access regulations).
• Compatibility: not already holding a homologous position in the National Health System (SNS). Those who already hold a position in the same category in the SNS are excluded.
• Application: exclusively electronic submission.
• Fees: payment of participation fees, unless the applicant is included in one of the exemption cases provided.

The announcement expressly includes a disability quota, which guarantees access to people with recognized disabilities who meet the general requirements.

Economic and operational impact

For the applicant, the direct economic impact is the payment of participation fees. The announcement does not specify the exact amount in the available summary, but establishes that there are exemption cases (usually linked to unemployment status, disability or other circumstances provided for in state fee regulations). It is essential to review the announcement bases to know the specific amount and applicable exemption criteria.

From an operational perspective, mandatory electronic submission means having a digital certificate or equivalent identification system (Cl@ve, electronic ID). Anyone without these means must obtain them before the application deadline expires.

For INGESA health institutions in Ceuta and Melilla, filling this position means strengthening the provision of technical pharmacy staff on a permanent basis, which has direct implications for care continuity and workforce planning.

Who does it affect?

• Pharmacy Technicians with VET Middle Grade in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy who wish to access a fixed position in the public health system.
• Applicants with Spanish or EU nationality who meet the requirements for access to statutory public employment.
• People with recognized disabilities who want to compete through the specific disability quota.
• Professionals who are not already holders of a homologous position in the SNS (excluding compatibility requirement).
• HR managers of INGESA health institutions in Ceuta and Melilla, who must plan the incorporation of new fixed statutory staff.

Practical example

Imagine you are a Pharmacy Technician with the VET Middle Grade qualification in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy, you currently work as temporary staff in a private pharmacy on the Peninsula and want to stabilize your employment situation in the public sector.

This announcement allows you to apply for a fixed statutory staff position in health institutions in Ceuta or Melilla. Since it is open access, you do not need to have previously worked for INGESA. The process is a competitive exam, which means there will be an exam phase (selective tests) and a competition phase (merit evaluation). You must submit your application exclusively electronically, pay the corresponding fees (unless you are unemployed or in another exemption case) and prove that you are not already a holder of a homologous position in the SNS.

If you compete through the disability quota and have a recognized disability degree equal to or greater than 33%, you can apply for the position reserve provided for this group within the same announcement.

What should applicants do now?

1. Verify that you meet the requirements: VET Middle Grade qualification in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy, Spanish or EU nationality, and not being a holder of a homologous position in the SNS.
2. Download and read the complete announcement bases in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-21822) to know the syllabus, merit scale, fee amount and exact application deadlines.
3. Check if you are entitled to fee exemption before making payment. Common exemptions include unemployment status, disability and large families, but you must verify this in the official bases.
4. Obtain or update your digital certificate (electronic ID, Cl@ve or other admitted system), since the application is exclusively electronic.
5. Prepare supporting documentation for the merits you will claim in the competition phase (professional experience, complementary training, etc.).
6. If you compete through the disability quota, make sure you have the current disability certificate in the format required by the announcement.

Official source

Consult complete regulation in 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-2026-21822