24 new teaching positions in Ceuta and Melilla: what changes in the 2026 civil service exams

Key data

The civil service exams for teaching positions in Ceuta and Melilla gain 24 additional positions at once. The Under-Secretariat of Education published on June 9, 2026 a resolution that accumulates these positions —coming from the Public Employment Offer (OEP) 2026, approved by Royal Decree 387/2026, of May 6— to the selective processes already called in December 2024 and December 2025. The result: 171 positions in total for all teaching corps called in both autonomous cities.

The operational key is that, since it is only an increase in positions in specialties already called, no new application deadline is opened. Whoever was already registered competes automatically for the new positions. Whoever did not register at that time cannot do so now.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution acts on three simultaneous fronts:

• Accumulation of 24 new positions: The replacement positions of the Secondary Teaching Professors Corps approved in the OEP 2026 (Royal Decree 387/2026, of May 6) are incorporated into the selective processes already underway, called by the resolutions of December 27, 2024 and December 29, 2025.
• Joint processing: The three processes (December 2024, December 2025 and OEP 2026) are processed jointly, as already established by the Resolution of February 18, 2026 from the Under-Secretariat.
• Error correction: Errors detected in the original resolutions of December 2024 and December 2025 are corrected.

The access system is competitive examination through the general free access system. The stated objective by the Ministry is to reduce the temporary nature of teaching staff and improve the stability of staffing in non-university public centers in Ceuta and Melilla.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, more positions means directly greater probability of obtaining a position without needing any additional procedure. The 24 new positions are added to the set already called, so the ratio of candidates/position improves for all registered candidates.

For the Administration, the accumulation of processes in joint processing reduces operational and administrative costs: a single panel, a single logistics for tests, a single process of allocation of positions for all 171 positions.

From the perspective of personnel policy, the measure responds to the mandate to reduce the temporary nature of teaching staff in Ceuta and Melilla. Each position that is filled through civil service exams replaces a temporary or substitute teacher, with direct impact on the stability of staffing in non-university public centers in both autonomous cities.

Who does it affect?

• Candidates already registered in the calls of December 2024 and/or December 2025 for teaching corps in Secondary in Ceuta or Melilla: they participate automatically in the 24 new positions.
• Aspirants to the Secondary Teaching Professors Corps in specialties already called: they are directly benefited by the increase in positions.
• Temporary and substitute teachers in non-university public centers in Ceuta and Melilla: the stabilization process reduces the possibilities of renewal of temporary contracts.
• Non-university public educational centers in Ceuta and Melilla: will see more positions filled with career civil service staff.
• Advisors and civil service exam preparers working with candidates for these positions: must update information on the total number of positions called.

Practical example

Imagine you are a candidate for the Secondary Teaching Professors Corps and you registered in the December 2025 call for a specialty in Ceuta. With the resolution of June 9, 2026, your specialty adds additional positions from the OEP 2026 —without you having to do any procedure—. When exam day arrives, you will compete for a greater number of positions than those listed in the original call. You do not need to submit a new application, you do not need to pay new fees, you do not need to register again: your registration already covers the new accumulated positions.

On the other hand, if you did not register in any of the two original calls (December 2024 or December 2025), this resolution does not open any door for you: the application deadline is closed and is not reactivated.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify your registration: Check that your application in the calls of December 2024 or December 2025 is correctly registered. If it is, you do not need to do anything else to apply for the new positions.
2. Review error corrections: The resolution corrects errors in the original resolutions of December 2024 and December 2025. Consult the text published in the BOE of June 9, 2026 to ensure that your specialty and data are not affected by these corrections.
3. Update your preparation planning: With 171 total positions at stake, recalculate the ratio of positions per candidate in your specialty to adjust your expectations and preparation strategy.
4. Consult the official calendar: Since the three processes are processed jointly, follow the official communications from the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports to learn about exam dates and updated admission lists.
5. If you are a preparer or advisor: Inform your candidates of the increase in positions and that no action is required on their part if they are already registered.

Official source

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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-2026-12444