Speech-Language Pathologist Opposition INGESA 2026: 1 Fixed Position in Public Healthcare (Ceuta and Melilla)

Key data

The National Institute of Healthcare Management (INGESA) opens a single fixed Speech-Language Pathologist position within the 2026 Public Employment Offer. This is a specific opportunity for Speech-Language Pathology graduates who aspire to consolidate their position in state public healthcare, specifically in the territories of Ceuta and Melilla, where INGESA directly manages healthcare services. The Resolution was published in the Official State Gazette on October 20, 2026 and entered into force that same day.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution convenes a selective process through competitive examination in free competition to fill 1 fixed statutory personnel position in the Speech-Language Pathologist category within INGESA. The process is governed by two main regulatory frameworks:

• Law 55/2003, of December 16, on the Statutory Personnel Framework of Health Services.
• TREBEP (Consolidated Text of the Basic Statute of Public Employees).

The participation requirements established in the call are as follows:

Furthermore, the call reserves a quota of positions for persons with disabilities, in accordance with current regulations on access to public employment.

Economic and operational impact

For the applicant, the direct economic impact is the payment of participation fees in the selective process. The call does not specify the exact amount in the published summary, but establishes that there is the possibility of exemption for certain groups (persons with disabilities, unemployed or other cases recognized in INGESA's fee regulations).

From an operational perspective, the mandatory electronic application means that the applicant must have a valid digital certificate or electronic ID to submit their candidacy. No other submission channel is accepted.

For INGESA, filling this position means incorporating a Speech-Language Pathology professional with permanent status to its workforce, improving service stability in its centers in Ceuta and Melilla.

Who does it affect?

• Graduates with a Diploma or Degree in Speech-Language Pathology who wish to access a fixed position in state public healthcare.
• Spanish or EU citizens with the required qualification and who are not already holders of a homologous position in the National Health System.
• Persons with disabilities who meet the requirements, given that there is a reserved quota.
• Speech-Language Pathologists in interim or temporary employment at INGESA who want to consolidate their position with a fixed position.
• HR managers and selection officers of INGESA and the Ministry of Health, who must manage the process in accordance with Law 55/2003 and TREBEP.

This call does not affect private companies or other public bodies other than INGESA. Its scope is exclusive to territories directly managed by INGESA: Ceuta and Melilla.

Practical example

A Speech-Language Pathology graduate residing in Madrid, with Spanish nationality and without a fixed position in any National Health System health service, decides to apply for this call. The steps they must follow are:

1. Verifies that their Speech-Language Pathology Degree is recognized and homologated if obtained abroad.
2. Obtains the negative certificate from the Central Sexual Offenders Registry, a mandatory document to participate.
3. Accesses INGESA's electronic office with their digital certificate or electronic ID to complete and submit the application.
4. Pays the participation fees (or proves their exemption if they belong to a beneficiary group).
5. If they pass the examination phase and the merit competition, they obtain the status of fixed statutory personnel in the Speech-Language Pathologist category of INGESA, assigned to Ceuta or Melilla.

This scenario illustrates that, although the position is unique, the process follows the standard channels of the National Health System and is accessible to any graduate who meets the requirements, regardless of their community of residence.

What should applicants do now?

1. Verify access requirements: Check that you have the required qualification (Diploma or Degree in Speech-Language Pathology), the required nationality and that you are not already a holder of a homologous position in the National Health System.
2. Obtain the negative certificate from the Sexual Offenders Registry: It is a mandatory document to participate. Request it with sufficient advance notice to not miss the application submission deadline.
3. Prepare electronic signature: The application can only be submitted through electronic means. It is essential to have a valid digital certificate or operational electronic ID.
4. Consult the call bases in the Official State Gazette: Review the complete text of the resolution to know the exact deadline for submitting applications, the syllabus, the competition scoring and the examination phase criteria.
5. Check if you are entitled to fee exemption: Identify if you belong to any exempt group (disability, unemployment or others) to avoid paying unnecessary fees.
6. Prepare merit documentation: In the competitive examination, the competition phase evaluates merits. Gather and organize certificates of experience, training and other relevant merits in advance.

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-2026-21820