Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 24, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat (Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | July 6, 2026 |
| Entry into force | July 6, 2026 |
| Positions called | 30 fixed-term labor positions outside collective agreement |
| Category | Maritime Health Doctor — Social Institute of the Maritime |
| OEP reference | 2024, 2025 and 2026 |
| Disability reserve | 3 positions (persons with disability ≥ 33%) |
| Application deadline | 20 working days from publication in the BOE (from 6/07/2026) |
| Application model | Model 790 through the IPS platform |
| Maximum process deadline | 2 years from publication |
| Selection system | Competitive examination |
| Required qualification | Bachelor or Degree in Medicine |
| BOE reference | BOE-A-2026-14587 |
The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration activates one of the most relevant calls of the year for doctors seeking stable public employment: 30 fixed-term labor positions outside collective agreement in the category of Maritime Health Doctor of the Social Institute of the Maritime (ISM). The resolution, published in the BOE on July 6, 2026 with reference BOE-A-2026-14587, opens a selection process that must be completed within a maximum of two years.
The registration window is narrow: 20 working days from publication. Anyone who does not submit an application within that deadline is automatically excluded from the process.
What does this call establish?
The resolution calls for a selection process through the competitive examination system to fill 30 positions of Maritime Health Doctor as fixed-term labor outside collective agreement at the ISM. The positions are distributed among the Public Employment Offers (OEP) of 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Compared to previous calls, this edition introduces two relevant changes in the design of the selection process:
| Element | Previous calls | 2026 call |
|---|---|---|
| First exercise | Format not specified in previous call | Replaced by alternative answers exercise (multiple choice) |
| Language test | Voluntary language test included | Eliminated |
The access requirements and submission channel are as follows:
- Required qualification: Bachelor or Degree in Medicine.
- Application model: Model 790, submitted through the IPS platform.
- Deadline: 20 working days from publication in the BOE (July 6, 2026).
- Position reserve: 3 of the 30 positions are reserved for persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
Operational impact and professional opportunity
For aspiring doctors, this call represents access to a position of fixed-term labor outside collective agreement, a category that implies working conditions negotiated individually with the Administration, generally with remuneration higher than that of personnel subject to collective agreement.
The simplification of the process —elimination of the language test and replacement of the first exercise with alternative answers— reduces the preparation burden compared to previous editions and may favor candidates with less available preparation time.
From an institutional perspective, the ISM thus fills accumulated vacancies from three consecutive budget exercises (OEP 2024, 2025 and 2026), which indicates a structural need to incorporate doctors in the field of Spanish maritime health.
Who does it affect?
- Qualified doctors (Bachelor or Degree holders in Medicine) seeking stable public employment in the maritime health sector.
- Doctors in practice in the private sector or in other administrations who want to access a fixed position at the ISM.
- Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33% with a degree in Medicine, who have 3 of the 30 positions reserved.
- Unemployed doctors or in interim situations seeking job stabilization in the General State Administration.
- HR advisors and opposition preparation academies in the healthcare field who must inform their clients about this call.
Practical example
A doctor graduated in 2019 who currently works as a company doctor in the private sector decides to apply for this call. His concrete roadmap would be as follows:
- Verification of requirements: Checks that he has a Degree in Medicine. Meets the qualification requirement.
- Submission of application: Accesses the IPS platform, completes model 790 and submits it within 20 working days from July 6, 2026. The last working day of the deadline will be approximately August 4, 2026 (counting working days and excluding national holidays).
- Preparation of the competitive examination: Focuses on the alternative answers exercise (first exercise, now in multiple choice format) and on the competition phase to accredit merits. Does not need to prepare language test.
- Result: If he passes the process, he accesses a fixed-term labor position outside collective agreement at the ISM, with guaranteed job stability and remuneration conditions specific to this category.
If this same doctor had a recognized disability degree of 40%, he could opt for the 3 reserved positions for persons with disability equal to or greater than 33%, competing in a round with fewer applicants.
What should applicants do now?
- Verify the qualification: Confirm that you have the title of Bachelor or Degree in Medicine, an essential requirement to participate.
- Calculate the application deadline: The 20 working day deadline starts on July 6, 2026. Identify the exact closing date by counting working days and applicable national holidays.
- Access the IPS platform: Prepare the necessary documentation and complete model 790 for submission of the application.
- Review the complete call in the BOE: Consult the full text at BOE-A-2026-14587 to know the merit scale of the competition phase and the complete bases of the process.
- Plan your preparation: Adapt your study to the new format of the first exercise (alternative answers) and to the absence of language test, compared to previous calls.
- Accredit disability if applicable: Applicants with disability equal to or greater than 33% must ensure they submit the supporting documentation to opt for the 3 reserved positions.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are called and how are they distributed?
30 positions of fixed-term labor outside collective agreement are called in the category of Maritime Health Doctor of the ISM. The positions are distributed among the Public Employment Offers (OEP) of 2024, 2025 and 2026. Of the 30 positions, 3 are reserved for persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.
What is the deadline to submit the application for the ISM 2026 doctor opposition?
The deadline for submitting applications is 20 working days counted from the publication of the call in the BOE, which took place on July 6, 2026. The application must be submitted using model 790 through the IPS platform. After that deadline, no applications are accepted.
What qualification is needed to apply for maritime health doctor at the ISM?
It is necessary to have the title of Bachelor or Degree in Medicine. No specific medical specialty is required according to the data from the call published in the BOE.
What changes in the selection process compared to previous calls?
The 2026 call introduces two simplifications compared to previous editions: the voluntary language test is eliminated and the first exercise is replaced by one of alternative answers (multiple choice format). The selection system remains competitive examination.
How much time does the Administration have to resolve the selection process?
The selection process must be executed within a maximum of two years from the publication of the call in the BOE, that is, before July 6, 2028.
Official source
Consult complete regulation in official source
Notice: This article is merely informative in nature 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-2026-14587