Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of September 24, 2026, Orihuela City Council (Alicante/Alacant) |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | October 19, 2026 |
| Start of application deadline | October 20, 2026 |
| Duration of deadline | 10 working days from October 20, 2026 |
| Positions called | 3 Social Educator positions |
| Type of staff | Permanent fixed-term staff |
| Selection system | Competitive exam in open competition |
| Bases published in | Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante (BOP), December 2024; amended in May 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| BOE Reference | BOE-A-2026-21703 |
The Orihuela City Council is calling for three Social Educator positions as permanent fixed-term staff. The selection process is structured through the competitive exam system in open competition, which means that any applicant who meets the requirements can apply, with no quota reserved for internal promotion.
The resolution that activates the deadline for submitting applications was published in the BOE on October 19, 2026, with reference BOE-A-2026-21703. Starting the next day, October 20, 2026, the 10 working days deadline for registering the application begins to count.
What does this call establish?
The call originates from the bases approved and published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante (BOP) in December 2024, subsequently amended in May 2026. These bases are the governing document of the process and contain all binding information: access requirements, assessable merits in the competitive phase, structure of the examination phase and scoring criteria.
The resolution published in the BOE on October 19, 2026 does not reproduce the bases, but formally activates the deadline for submitting applications. Therefore, any applicant must go directly to the BOP of Alicante to consult the complete bases before preparing their candidacy.
| Process element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Positions called | 3 Social Educator positions |
| Regime | Permanent fixed-term staff |
| Selection system | Competitive exam |
| Competition | Open |
| Bases published | BOP of Alicante, December 2024 |
| Amendment of bases | BOP of Alicante, May 2026 |
| Application deadline | 10 working days from October 20, 2026 |
| Publication of subsequent announcements | As provided in the bases themselves |
Subsequent announcements of the selection process (lists of admitted applicants, exam dates, results) will be published in accordance with what is established in the bases themselves, so applicants must remain attentive to the channels indicated in the BOP of Alicante.
Operational impact for applicants
The main operational risk factor in this call is the brevity of the deadline: only 10 working days from October 20, 2026. This means that applicants must have their documentation prepared in advance or act quickly from the moment of publication.
As permanent fixed-term staff, the positions offer full contractual stability in the Orihuela City Council, with the working conditions typical of this type of relationship in Local Administration. The competitive exam process combines an examination phase (objective tests) and a competitive phase (assessment of merits), so previous experience and accredited training carry weight in the final score.
Who does it affect?
- People qualified in Social Education who wish to access stable public employment in the Orihuela City Council (Alicante).
- Professionals in the social field with experience in municipal services who want to consolidate their employment situation.
- Applicants for public employment in the Valencian Community seeking positions in local administration.
- Social educators in temporary or interim situations who are applying for a permanent position.
Practical example
A social educator with several years of experience in municipal social services and accredited complementary training decides to apply for this call. The deadline begins on October 20, 2026, so she has 10 working days to register her application. To maximize her score in the competitive phase, she must gather and document all assessable merits listed in the BOP of Alicante bases (published in December 2024 and amended in May 2026): professional experience, training, courses, etc. If she does not consult the amended bases from May 2026, she could submit outdated or incomplete documentation, which would affect her final score.
What should applicants do now?
- Consult the complete bases in the BOP of Alicante (published in December 2024 and amended in May 2026) to learn about access requirements, process structure and assessable merits. It is not enough to read the BOE announcement.
- Verify compliance with the requirements set out in the bases before preparing the application. If all requirements are not met by the deadline, the candidacy will be excluded.
- Prepare and gather documentary evidence of merits (experience, training, courses) with sufficient time, given that the deadline is only 10 working days from October 20, 2026.
- Submit the application within the deadline through the channel indicated in the bases (Orihuela City Council registry or electronic office, as established by the bases).
- Stay alert to subsequent process announcements (lists of admitted applicants, test dates, results), which will be published as provided in the bases themselves.
Frequently asked questions
When does the deadline for submitting applications for the Social Educator positions in Orihuela end?
The deadline is 10 working days counted from October 20, 2026, the date following the publication of the resolution in the BOE (October 19, 2026). Applicants must calculate the exact closing date excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Where are the complete bases for the Social Educator call from the Orihuela City Council?
The complete bases were published in the Official Bulletin of the Province of Alicante (BOP) in December 2024 and were amended in May 2026. It is essential to consult the amended version to learn about updated requirements, assessable merits and the structure of the selection process.
What type of contract do these Social Educator positions in Orihuela offer?
The three positions are permanent fixed-term staff, which means stable and permanent employment with the Orihuela City Council. Access is through a competitive exam in open competition.
How does the competitive exam selection process in open competition work?
The competitive exam system combines an examination phase (objective or theoretical-practical tests) and a competitive phase (assessment of merits such as experience and training). Open competition allows any applicant who meets the requirements to apply, with no internal quota restriction. The exact details of each phase are in the BOP of Alicante bases.
Where will the results and subsequent announcements of the selection process be published?
According to the resolution, subsequent announcements of the process (lists of admitted applicants, exam dates, results) will be published as provided in the bases themselves of the call, available in the BOP of Alicante. Applicants should periodically consult the channels indicated in those bases.
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-2026-21703
