PRL Occupational Hygiene Technician Opposition at UEx 2026: position, requirements and fees

Key data

If you have a university degree qualification and specialization in Occupational Hygiene, this call opens a pathway to stable public employment at the University of Extremadura. The Resolution of September 25, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-20659) formalizes the announcement of selective tests for the Occupational Risk Prevention Management Scale, with a single position at stake and the additional possibility of joining the job pools of the Badajoz and Cáceres campuses.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces selective tests to fill one position in the Occupational Risk Prevention Management Scale of the University of Extremadura, classified in Subgroup A2 of the public service. The required specialty is Occupational Hygiene, and the position is included in the Public Employment Offer (OPE) for 2025.

The selection system is competition-opposition by the general system of open access, which means that the final score combines the opposition phase (tests) with the competition phase (merits).

Access requirements

• University qualification: University degree or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Professional qualification in PRL: Higher level in Occupational Risk Prevention with specialty in Occupational Hygiene.

Exam fees and bonifications

Application submission

Applications can be submitted in two ways:

• Electronically: Through the electronic channels enabled by the University of Extremadura.
• In person: At the registries of the Badajoz and Cáceres campuses.

Economic and operational impact

For candidates, the direct cost of participating is minimal: 33 euros in the general case, which represents a minimal economic barrier. For unemployed persons who prove at least 3 months in that situation, the fee is reduced to 16.50 euros. Groups with recognized disability equal to or greater than 33%, victims of terrorism and victims of gender violence are completely exempt from paying the fee.

Beyond the position itself, the call generates two job pools, one for each campus (Badajoz and Cáceres). This means that candidates who do not obtain the position but pass certain phases may be registered in these pools and be called to cover temporary needs or substitutions at the university, significantly expanding the real possibilities of employment.

From the perspective of the University of Extremadura, this call covers a structural need in its prevention service, guaranteeing the specialty of Occupational Hygiene on staff, which has direct implications for compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations applicable to public institutions.

Who does it affect?

• University graduates with a degree who have the higher level qualification in PRL with specialty in Occupational Hygiene.
• Higher technicians in PRL with specialty in Occupational Hygiene seeking stability in university public employment.
• Unemployed persons with PRL profile who can benefit from the 50% bonification on the exam fee.
• Persons with disability equal to or greater than 33%, victims of terrorism and victims of gender violence with the required profile, who access with total exemption from fees.
• Candidates interested in job pools at the Badajoz and Cáceres campuses, even if they do not obtain the titular position.

Practical example

Imagine you are a higher technician in PRL with specialty in Occupational Hygiene, you have a university degree and have been unemployed for 5 months. In this case:

• You meet the two required qualifications: university degree and higher level in PRL with specialty in Occupational Hygiene.
• By proving more than 3 months as unemployed, you benefit from the 50% bonification on the fee: you would pay 16.50 euros instead of 33 euros.
• You can submit your application electronically or at the registry of the Badajoz or Cáceres campus, whichever is most convenient for you.
• Even if you do not obtain the only position announced, if you pass the corresponding phases, you could be included in the job pool of one of the two campuses, which opens the door to temporary contracts at the university.

What should candidates do now?

1. Verify that you meet the requirements: Check that you have a university degree and higher level qualification in PRL with specialty in Occupational Hygiene before starting any process.
2. Review your situation for the fee: If you have been unemployed for at least 3 months, prepare the documentation that proves it to request the 50% bonification. If you have disability equal to or greater than 33%, are a victim of terrorism or gender violence, gather the documents for total exemption.
3. Choose the submission method: Decide whether to submit the application electronically or at the registries of the Badajoz or Cáceres campuses, and make sure to do so within the deadline established in the call.
4. Consult the complete rules: Access the full text of the resolution in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-20659) to know the syllabus, the merit scale and the exact calendar of the tests.
5. Evaluate the job pool: Even if you do not obtain the position, participating in the process can give you access to the job pools of Badajoz and Cáceres. Find out about the conditions for registration in these pools.

Official source

Consult complete regulation at 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-2026-20659