Pharmacist Positions in Penitentiary Institutions 2026: Call and Requirements

Key data

The Under-Secretary has called a selective process to fill positions for Hospital Pharmacist/a and Pharmacist/a outside Agreement in the General Secretariat of Penitentiary Institutions. The call, published in the BOE on May 4, 2026 with reference BOE-A-2026-9632, offers permanent staff positions, with the stability and guarantees inherent to the Workers' Statute in the public sector.

This call responds to the need to strengthen specialized healthcare coverage in penitentiary centers, an area with specific pharmaceutical demands differentiated from the conventional hospital environment.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution regulates the selective process for admission as permanent staff in two differentiated categories within the General Secretariat of Penitentiary Institutions:

The designation outside Agreement indicates that these positions fall outside the general collective agreement applicable to other staff, which usually implies remuneration and labor conditions negotiated specifically with the calling body.

Candidates must meet the specific requirements of the selective process, among which the accreditation of qualification in Pharmacy stands out as an enabling condition. The call establishes specific deadlines for the submission of applications and required documentation, which interested parties must consult directly in the official text.

Economic and operational impact

For pharmacists who access these positions, the main impact is obtaining stable public employment with the guarantees of the Workers' Statute in the public sphere: relative immovability, professional career rights and regulated remuneration conditions.

The outside Agreement category deserves special attention: this regime is usually associated with higher remuneration or differentiated conditions compared to ordinary staff, although the specific amounts are not detailed in the published call and must be consulted in the official text.

From the Administration's perspective, this call represents an investment in healthcare coverage in penitentiary centers, meeting pharmaceutical needs that until now may have been addressed through temporary contracts or interim positions.

Who does it affect?

• Pharmacists with qualification in Pharmacy (Degree or Bachelor) seeking stable public employment.
• Hospital pharmacists with experience or interest in the penitentiary healthcare field.
• Professionals in the pharmaceutical sector who are unemployed or have temporary contracts in the public sector.
• Pharmacists already working in Penitentiary Institutions on a temporary basis who want to consolidate their position.
• Candidates who have participated in previous public healthcare employment calls and are awaiting new opportunities.

Practical example

A pharmacist with a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy obtained in 2020 and several years of experience in a pharmacy office decides to make the leap to public employment. This call allows him to apply for a position of Pharmacist/a outside Agreement in Penitentiary Institutions, accessing a permanent staff position with public sector guarantees.

To do this, he must gather the documentation that accredits his qualification, submit the application within the deadline established in the call and pass the selective process regulated in the resolution. Once passed, he would obtain a permanent position with job stability, as opposed to the usual precariousness of temporary contracts in the private sector or public interim positions.

If he already works as an interim pharmacist in a penitentiary center, this call may be his way to consolidate the position and transition to permanent staff status.

What should candidates do now?

1. Consult the official text in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-9632) to know the exact deadlines for submitting applications, which are non-extendable.
2. Verify compliance with requirements: qualification in Pharmacy (Degree or Bachelor) and any other specific requirement detailed in the call.
3. Prepare the required documentation: academic degree, ID, and any merit or additional documentation required by the call.
4. Submit the application within the deadline established in the resolution, through the official channel indicated in the call text.
5. Monitor the selective process: publication of lists of admitted candidates, test dates and final resolution, which will be published in the BOE and on the electronic headquarters of the Ministry of Interior.