Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of October 21, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, by which a selective process is announced for admission to the Corps of Nurses of Penitentiary Institutions |
|---|---|
| Publication | October 27, 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified in the resolution |
| Affected parties | Nurses with university qualifications who wish to access the penitentiary public service |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Positions announced | 35 positions — open access |
| Subgroup | A2 |
| Application model | Model 790, exclusively via electronic means |
| Regulatory framework | TREBEP, Regulation on Admission to the AGE, Order HFP/688/2017 |
| Disability reserve | No positions are reserved in this call |
The Ministry of Interior announces 35 positions in the Corps of Nurses of Penitentiary Institutions through the open access system, under the Public Employment Offer 2026. The resolution, published on October 27, 2026, establishes the requirements, the application channel and the applicable regulatory framework for all applicants.
These are Subgroup A2 positions, which require university qualifications as a Diploma holder or Graduate in Nursing. The process is governed by the TREBEP, the Regulation on Admission to the General State Administration and the common bases established in the Order HFP/688/2017.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution announces a selective process to fill 35 nursing positions in the Corps of Nurses of Penitentiary Institutions, dependent on the Ministry of Interior. Below are the key elements of the call:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access system | Open access (no internal promotion track is contemplated in this call) |
| Required qualification | Diploma holder or Graduate in Nursing |
| Nationality | Spanish or from a Member State of the European Union (EU citizen) |
| Criminal requirement | Not to have been convicted of a criminal offense with custodial sentences exceeding three years |
| Application channel | Exclusively electronic, through the General Access Point |
| Form | Model 790 |
| Position reserve for disability | No positions are reserved in this specific call |
| Applicable regulatory framework | TREBEP, Regulation on Admission to the AGE, Order HFP/688/2017 |
The Order HFP/688/2017 establishes the common bases that regulate the selective processes of the General State Administration, so any applicant must use it as a reference along with the specific bases of this call.
Economic and operational impact
For applicants, accessing the Corps of Nurses of Penitentiary Institutions means joining the state public service with the remuneration conditions of Subgroup A2 of the General State Administration: base salary, seniority bonuses, position supplement and specific supplement of the position in the penitentiary field, which typically includes supplements for hazardous work and shift work.
From an operational perspective, the most relevant aspects are:
- The application is exclusively electronic: paper applications are not accepted. The applicant must have a digital certificate or Cl@ve to access the General Access Point.
- The mandatory form is model 790, which also manages the payment of the participation fee (the specific amount is not specified in the resolution, but is common in AGE calls).
- There is no position reserve for people with disabilities in this specific call, unlike what happens in other Public Employment Offers from the AGE.
Who does it affect?
- Nurses with a Diploma or Graduate degree in Nursing who wish to access the state public service.
- Healthcare professionals with Spanish or EU nationality who meet the requirements of the call.
- Applicants who have not been convicted of a criminal offense with custodial sentences exceeding three years.
- Academies and preparation centers for competitive exams in the healthcare-penitentiary field.
- Human Resources departments of penitentiary centers that manage the incorporation of new healthcare personnel.
Practical example
A graduate nurse with Spanish nationality, with no criminal record for a criminal offense with a sentence exceeding three years, who wants to access a position in Penitentiary Institutions must follow this process as established in the call:
- Verify that you meet the requirements: Diploma or Graduate degree in Nursing, Spanish or EU nationality and absence of conviction for a criminal offense with custodial sentence exceeding three years.
- Access the General Access Point with your digital certificate or Cl@ve.
- Complete and submit the model 790 within the established deadline.
- Prepare for the selective process in accordance with the specific bases of the call and the common bases of the Order HFP/688/2017.
Since this is an open access process, there is no internal promotion track or position reserve for disability in this call, so the 35 positions are entirely distributed among applicants in the open track.
What should applicants do now?
- Verify access requirements: check that you have a Diploma or Graduate degree in Nursing, Spanish or EU nationality and that there is no conviction for a criminal offense with custodial sentence exceeding three years.
- Obtain or renew your digital certificate or Cl@ve: the application is exclusively electronic and without this means it is not possible to submit it.
- Locate and complete model 790 through the General Access Point within the deadline established in the call.
- Review the common bases of Order HFP/688/2017 and the specific bases of this resolution to learn about the syllabus, scoring system and criteria for passing the selective process.
- Stay alert to official communications from the Ministry of Interior about exam dates, lists of admitted applicants and resolution of the process, which will be published in the BOE and on the Ministry's electronic office.
Frequently asked questions
How many positions are announced for nurses in Penitentiary Institutions in 2026?
35 positions are announced for the Corps of Nurses of Penitentiary Institutions, all of them through the open access system, within the Public Employment Offer 2026.
What qualification is needed to apply for these competitive exams?
You must have a Diploma or Graduate degree in Nursing. Additionally, Spanish or EU nationality is required and you must not have been convicted of a criminal offense with custodial sentences exceeding three years.
How is the application submitted for penitentiary nurse positions 2026?
The application must be submitted exclusively by electronic means through the General Access Point, using model 790. Paper applications are not accepted. It is essential to have a digital certificate or Cl@ve.
Are there positions reserved for people with disabilities in this call?
No. The resolution expressly establishes that no positions are reserved for people with disabilities in this specific call, unlike what happens in other Public Employment Offers from the General State Administration.
What regulation governs the selective process for penitentiary nurses 2026?
The process is governed by the TREBEP (Consolidated Text of the Basic Statute of Public Employees), the Regulation on Admission to the General State Administration and the common bases established in the Order HFP/688/2017.
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-2026-22468
