Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 16, 2026, Municipality of Elda — Municipal Institute of Social Services of Elda (Alicante/Alacant) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | September 23, 2026 |
| Entry into force / deadline start | September 24, 2026 |
| Positions convened | 4 Psychologist positions |
| Access system | Opposition in open competition |
| Scale / Subscale | Special Administration / Technical |
| Application deadline | 20 working days from September 24, 2026 |
| Bases published in BOP Alicante | May 29, 2026 |
| Bases published in DOGV | August 13, 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector — Public Employment |
The Municipal Institute of Social Services of Elda (Alicante) is offering 4 Psychologist positions through opposition in open competition. The call was published in the BOE on September 23, 2026, which activates the calculation of the application deadline: 20 working days from September 24, 2026.
The positions belong to the scale of Special Administration, Technical subscale. The bases governing the process were previously published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante on May 29, 2026 and in the Official Gazette of the Valencian Generalitat (DOGV) on August 13, 2026. Any candidate must consult those bases to know the specific requirements for qualifications, experience and required documentation.
What does this call establish?
The resolution of the Municipality of Elda formalizes the public call to fill four Psychologist positions in the Municipal Institute of Social Services. The essential points of the process are:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Convening body | Municipal Institute of Social Services of Elda (Alicante) |
| Positions | 4 Psychologist positions |
| Scale | Special Administration |
| Subscale | Technical |
| Selection system | Opposition in open competition |
| Bases — BOP Alicante | May 29, 2026 |
| Bases — DOGV | August 13, 2026 |
| Publication in BOE | September 23, 2026 |
| Start of application deadline | September 24, 2026 |
| Duration of application deadline | 20 working days |
| Publication of subsequent announcements | As provided in the bases themselves |
Candidates must meet the requirements established in the bases published in the BOP of Alicante. Subsequent announcements of the selection process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, etc.) will be published as provided in those same bases.
Operational impact for candidates
This call represents a concrete opportunity for access to stable public employment in the field of municipal social services. From an operational perspective, the most relevant aspects are:
- Tight deadline: 20 working days is a limited margin. Counting from September 24, 2026, the deadline expires approximately in mid-October 2026 (subject to the official working calendar of Elda).
- Prior documentation: The bases were already published since May 2026 in the BOP of Alicante and since August in the DOGV, so candidates who have followed them have an advantage in preparing the documentation.
- Selection process by opposition: The system is opposition in open competition, which means there is no reservation of positions for internal promotion in this specific call.
- Subsequent announcements: All information about process phases (admission of applicants, exam dates, results) will be published as established in the bases, so it is essential to follow the BOP of Alicante and the DOGV.
Who does it affect?
- Qualified psychologists who wish to access public employment in the Municipality of Elda (Alicante).
- Psychology professionals interested in working in the field of municipal social services.
- Candidates who meet the specific requirements set in the bases published in the BOP of Alicante (May 29, 2026) and in the DOGV (August 13, 2026).
- Candidates who were already preparing this call since the publication of the bases in May 2026.
Practical example
A licensed psychologist residing in Alicante who has been preparing for public sector opposition for months sees this call published in the BOE on September 23, 2026. Starting the next day, September 24, she has 20 working days to submit her application.
Her first step is to download the bases published in the BOP of Alicante of May 29, 2026 and verify that she meets all requirements (qualifications, professional registration, documentation). She then prepares and submits the application within the deadline. From that moment on, she must follow the announcements of the process in the official bulletins indicated in the bases themselves to learn about the list of admitted candidates, the exam date and the results.
If she does not submit the application within 20 working days from September 24, 2026, she will be excluded from the selection process with no possibility of remedying the deadline later.
What should you do now?
- Download the call bases published in the BOP of Alicante (May 29, 2026) and in the DOGV (August 13, 2026) to know the exact requirements for qualifications, documentation and procedure.
- Verify that you meet the requirements established in those bases before starting the application.
- Prepare and submit your application within 20 working days counted from September 24, 2026. Do not wait until the last moment: the deadline is tight.
- Set up alerts in the BOP of Alicante and the DOGV to receive subsequent announcements of the selection process (lists of admitted candidates, exam dates, results), which will be published as provided in the bases themselves.
- Consult the complete resolution in the BOE (reference BOE-A-2026-19742) to confirm any official data of the process.
Frequently asked questions
How many Psychologist positions does the Municipality of Elda convene in 2026?
The Municipal Institute of Social Services of Elda convenes 4 Psychologist positions belonging to the scale of Special Administration, Technical subscale, through opposition in open competition.
What is the deadline for submitting the application for Psychologist positions in Elda?
The deadline is 20 working days counted from the day following the publication of the resolution in the BOE. Since the publication was on September 23, 2026, the deadline starts on September 24, 2026.
Where are the bases of the Psychologist call in Elda published?
The bases were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante on May 29, 2026 and in the Official Gazette of the Valencian Generalitat (DOGV) on August 13, 2026. The official call in the BOE has the reference BOE-A-2026-19742.
Is it open competition or is there a reservation for internal promotion in this opposition?
The call is exclusively in open competition. No reservation of positions for internal promotion is mentioned in this resolution.
Where will subsequent announcements of the selection process be published (lists, exams, results)?
Subsequent announcements of the selection process will be published as provided in the bases themselves of the call. It is essential to follow the BOP of Alicante and the DOGV to stay informed of each phase of the process.
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-2026-19742
