2 Psychologist Positions at the Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association: Deadline and Requirements 2026

Key data

The Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association (Alicante) has called for two Psychologist positions classified in the Special Administration scale, Technical subscale, Senior class. The call, published in the BOE of September 2, 2026, opens access to stable public employment in the Alicante local administration through the competitive examination system in open competition.

The application deadline starts on September 3, 2026 and lasts 20 working days. The complete bases, which include specific requirements, assessable merits and phases of the selection process, were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante, number 159, of August 24, 2026.

What does this call establish?

The resolution of the Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association formalizes the public call to fill two Psychologist positions as career civil servants. The structural aspects of the call are as follows:

The competitive examination system combines an examination phase (eliminatory tests of knowledge and/or aptitudes) with a competition phase (assessment of merits such as previous experience, additional training or other criteria set in the bases). The Senior class implies that university degree qualification or equivalent in Psychology will be required.

To learn about participation requirements, syllabus, merit assessment criteria and the exact development of the process, applicants must consult the complete bases published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante, number 159, of August 24, 2026.

Economic and operational impact

For applicants, accessing a Psychologist position in local administration means joining a career civil servant position with the remuneration conditions and stability inherent to public employment. The Senior class in the Technical subscale of Special Administration typically corresponds to Group A, Subgroup A1 in the civil servant classification system, the highest remuneration level within local public administration.

From an operational perspective, the Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association thus meets a need for psychological services for the municipalities that comprise it in the Alto Vinalopó region (Alicante). Filling these positions through competitive examination in open competition ensures publicity and competitive participation in the process.

Who does it affect?

• Qualified Psychologists who wish to access stable public employment in Alicante local administration.
• Psychology professionals with experience in social services, community care or public administration who want to consolidate their career as career civil servants.
• Recently graduated Psychology professionals who meet the requirements established in the bases and want to apply for a Senior class position.
• Active examination candidates preparing for selection processes in the field of Valencian local administration.
• Academies and examination preparation specialists in the field of psychology and social services in the Valencian Community.

Practical example

A registered psychologist with five years of experience in municipal social services decides to apply for this call. The process she must follow is as follows:

1. Downloads the complete bases from the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante, number 159, of August 24, 2026, to verify that she meets all participation requirements (qualification, registration if required, etc.).
2. Prepares her application and supporting documentation of merits (previous experience, complementary training) that will be assessed in the competition phase.
3. Submits her application within the 20 working days deadline counted from September 3, 2026, through the channel indicated in the bases (in-person or electronic registration of the Intermunicipal Association).
4. Follows the development of the selection process according to the calendar published by the Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association.

As it is open competition, she does not need to be an active civil servant or previously belong to any public administration to participate.

What should applicants do now?

1. Consult the complete bases in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante, number 159, of August 24, 2026, to learn the exact requirements, syllabus and merit assessment criteria.
2. Verify compliance with participation requirements before preparing the application (Psychology qualification, possible registration requirements, nationality, functional capacity, etc.).
3. Calculate the application deadline: the 20 working days deadline from September 3, 2026 determines the final date to submit the application. It is advisable not to wait until the last day.
4. Gather merit documentation to be claimed in the competition phase: contracts, certificates of services rendered, additional training titles and any other merit assessable according to the bases.
5. Submit the application through the channel enabled by the Alto Vinalopó Intermunicipal Association (in-person or electronic), within the established deadline.
6. Monitor publications from the Intermunicipal Association and the Official Bulletin of Alicante to stay informed of admitted lists, exam dates and other acts of the selection process.

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-2026-18471