Legal challenge against INGESA 2026 examinations: what candidates must do for Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Key data

The INGESA examinations for Senior Technician in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, called in May 2026, are now under judicial review. The Healthcare Federation of CC.OO. in Ceuta has filed administrative law case 596/2026 before the High Court of Justice of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, with offices in Seville, questioning the legality of the call.

INGESA published this resolution on October 26, 2026 precisely to notify all interested parties: those participating in the selective process or who can demonstrate legitimate interest have a period of 9 business days to appear before the court as defendants and defend the validity of the call.

What does this regulation establish?

The INGESA resolution does not modify any previous regulation: it is a procedural act of service of process. Its function is to publicly notify—through the BOE—that there is an active legal challenge against the examination call and that interested parties can exercise their right to appear in the proceeding.

The key elements of the procedure are as follows:

Appearing as defendant does not imply assuming automatic costs or acknowledging any irregularity. It means exercising the right to be a party to the process and to have the court consider the interests of those who have prepared for and participated in the call.

Economic and operational impact

The direct impact for candidates is not economic in terms of fines or fees, but it can be in terms of time and effort invested:

• Risk of precautionary suspension: If the court agrees to precautionary measures, the selective process could be halted while the challenge is resolved, indefinitely extending timelines.
• Risk of annulment: If the challenge succeeds on the merits, the call could be declared void, requiring the process to be repeated from the beginning.
• Cost of legal representation: Appearing as defendant requires, in practice, having a lawyer and legal representative, which involves an economic cost that each candidate must evaluate individually.
• Impact on professional planning: Judicial uncertainty can affect candidates' decisions about continuing to prepare for the examination, accepting other jobs, or requesting leaves of absence.

For INGESA and the Administration, the challenge involves a judicial review of the legality of the selection process, with possible consequences for filling Senior Technician positions in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine in Ceuta.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates participating in the selective process of INGESA for Senior Technician positions in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine called in May 2026.
• INGESA personnel with legitimate interest in the outcome of the selective process (for example, interim or temporary staff whose situation depends on filling positions).
• Professional associations and unions in the healthcare sector with representation in Ceuta or Melilla that wish to defend or challenge the call.
• INGESA itself as the calling body, which acts as the main defendant in the challenge.

Practical example

Imagine you are a candidate for the INGESA selective process for Senior Technician in Diagnostic Imaging and you have been preparing for the tests for months. On October 26, 2026, this service of process resolution is published in the BOE.

From that moment, you have 9 business days to decide whether to appear as defendant before the High Court of Justice of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla (Seville office) in case 596/2026. If you do not act within that deadline, the legal process will continue without you being able to directly defend your interests as a participant in the call.

The practical decision involves contacting a lawyer specializing in administrative law or your professional association to assess whether collective appearance—together with other candidates—reduces costs and maximizes defense of the call.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify if you are participating in the affected call: Check if you are registered in the INGESA selective process for Senior Technician in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine called in May 2026. If so, you are an interested party.
2. Act within the 9 business day deadline: The deadline begins on October 26, 2026. After that deadline, you will not be able to appear as defendant in case 596/2026.
3. Consult with a lawyer specializing in administrative law: Appearing requires a lawyer and legal representative. Assess whether to do so individually or collectively with other candidates to share costs.
4. Contact professional associations or unions in the sector: It is possible that organizations of Diagnostic Imaging Technicians or healthcare unions are already coordinating a collective defense of the call.
5. Follow the status of the case: Even if you do not appear, the outcome of case 596/2026 before the High Court of Justice of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla will directly affect the validity of the call. Stay informed about possible precautionary measures or judgment.

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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-2026-22444