Senior Dental Hygiene Technician Opposition INGESA 2026: 1 Position Announced

Key data

If you have a Higher Vocational Education qualification in Dental Hygiene and are looking for a permanent position in public healthcare, INGESA has opened the selective process that makes it possible. The Resolution of October 13, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-22740) announces one permanent statutory personnel position in the category of Senior Dental Hygiene Technician, effective from the same day of its publication.

The process is governed by the competitive examination system in open access, which means that anyone who meets the requirements can apply, regardless of whether they already work in the public sector. There is a reserve of positions for persons with disabilities, in accordance with current regulations.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution announces a selective process by competitive examination to fill 1 permanent position in the category of Senior Dental Hygiene Technician within INGESA. The process is structured in two phases: an examination phase (selective tests) and a competitive phase (merit evaluation), following the usual model for statutory healthcare personnel.

The access requirements established in the announcement are as follows:

• Spanish nationality or nationality of a Member State of the European Union (or equivalent situations provided by law).
• Legal age.
• Qualification of Higher Vocational Education in Dental Hygiene or recognized equivalent.
• Functional capacity to perform the duties of the position.
• Not to have been dismissed from service through disciplinary proceedings in any Public Administration.
• Presentation of negative certificate from the Central Register of Sex Offenders (mandatory requirement).

Applications must be submitted exclusively by electronic means. The announcement involves the payment of participation fees, although there are exemptions for certain groups according to applicable regulations. The position is framed within the Public Employment Offer 2026 of INGESA and is governed by the Framework Statute of statutory personnel of health services.

Economic and operational impact

For the candidate, the direct economic impact is the payment of participation fees in the selective process. The announcement does not specify the exact amount in the published summary, but establishes that there are exemptions applicable to certain groups (unemployment situations, large families, disability, among the most common in this type of public sector announcements). It is essential to consult the complete bases to know the specific amount and exemption conditions.

From an operational point of view, mandatory electronic submission implies having a digital certificate or cl@ve to process the application. Paper applications are not accepted, which represents a relevant procedural change for those unfamiliar with electronic administration.

For INGESA, this announcement responds to the need to fill structural positions in the field of dental hygiene within the public healthcare network it manages (Ceuta and Melilla), contributing to the stabilization of public employment contemplated in the PEO 2026.

Who does it affect?

• Graduates in Higher Vocational Education in Dental Hygiene who aspire to a permanent position in state public healthcare.
• Dental hygiene professionals currently working at INGESA on a temporary or interim basis who want to consolidate their situation.
• Persons with disabilities who meet the requirements, given that the announcement includes a reserve of positions for this group.
• EU citizens with recognized qualifications in Spain who want to access state public healthcare employment.
• Advisors and human resources managers in clinics or health centers who need to know the state of the public employment market in this category.

Practical example

Imagine you are a dental hygienist, you have a Higher Vocational Education qualification in Dental Hygiene and have been working as a temporary employee in a health center of INGESA in Ceuta for two years. This announcement is your opportunity to convert that temporary situation into a permanent statutory personnel position.

The process you should follow is as follows:

1. Verify that you meet all requirements: nationality, qualification, legal age, functional capacity and absence of disciplinary proceedings.
2. Request the negative certificate from the Central Register of Sex Offenders, which is mandatory and can take several days to obtain.
3. Prepare your digital certificate or cl@ve to be able to submit the application electronically.
4. Check if you are entitled to fee exemption before paying them.
5. Submit the application within the deadline established in the complete bases of the announcement.

Since it is a competitive examination, in addition to passing the theoretical-practical tests, your years of experience as a temporary employee at INGESA can be evaluated in the merit competition phase, which can represent a real competitive advantage against other candidates without experience in the public sector.

What should candidates do now?

1. Download and read the complete bases of the announcement in the BOE (BOE-A-2026-22740) to know the syllabus, exact application deadlines and the amount of fees.
2. Verify compliance with all requirements before starting the process: qualification, nationality, functional capacity and absence of disciplinary proceedings.
3. Request the negative certificate from the Central Register of Sex Offenders as soon as possible, as it is mandatory and its obtaining can delay the process.
4. Activate or verify your digital certificate or cl@ve, as the submission of applications is exclusively electronic.
5. Check if you are entitled to fee exemption (unemployment, disability, large family or other causes provided in the bases) before making the payment.
6. Prepare merit documentation for the competitive phase: contracts, certificates of services rendered, complementary training and any other merit assessable according to the bases.

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-2026-22740