Transfer Competition for Education Inspectors in Ceuta and Melilla 2026: Key Points for Participation

Key data

Education Inspectors dependent on the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports have before them a state-wide transfer competition, limited to positions in Ceuta and Melilla, called through Resolution of October 30, 2026 from the Under-Secretary. The call was published in the BOE on November 4, 2026 and came into force that same day.

The process is not optional for everyone: there is a mandatory participation modality with direct consequences for those who ignore it. Understanding which modality applies to each inspector is the first step before taking action.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution calls a state-wide transfer competition for the provision of positions within the territorial management scope of the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, limited to the territories of Ceuta and Melilla. The two bodies called are:

• Inspectors in Service of Educational Administration
• Education Inspectors

The call distinguishes two types of participation:

The positions offered will include existing vacancies until December 31, 2026 and those generated as a result of the transfer competition itself.

The regulatory framework governing the process is Royal Decree 1364/2010, as modified by Royal Decree 677/2024. This modification introduces a significant change: it equates the seniority of permanent civil servants and temporary civil servants for purposes of the competition, which expands the universe of participants with recognized rights.

Economic and operational impact

This competition does not generate direct costs for private companies, but it does have relevant operational and personal consequences for the civil servants affected and for the educational administration of Ceuta and Melilla:

• Mandatory geographic mobility: inspectors in mandatory participation must assume a possible change of position to Ceuta or Melilla, with the impact on residence, family and living conditions that this entails.
• Assigned position: those who are required to participate and do not may receive a position assigned unilaterally by the administration, without possibility of choice.
• Voluntary leave of absence as an alternative: the regulation contemplates this option for those who, being in mandatory participation, do not wish to accept any of the positions offered.
• Seniority equalization (RD 677/2024): the modification introduced by RD 677/2024 to RD 1364/2010 changes the rules of the game compared to previous competitions, by recognizing the seniority of temporary civil servants on equal terms with permanent civil servants.

Who does it affect?

• Civil servants of the Body of Inspectors in Service of Educational Administration dependent on the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports
• Civil servants of the Body of Education Inspectors dependent on the Ministry
• Civil servants of the same bodies dependent on other Autonomous Communities who wish to compete for positions within the ministerial scope of Ceuta and Melilla
• Inspectors who lost their position due to leave of absence or suspension (mandatory participation)
• Inspectors with at least 2 years of seniority in their permanent position (voluntary participation)

Practical example

An education inspector who lost his position due to voluntary leave of absence two years ago and has not obtained a new permanent position falls into the category of mandatory participation. He has three options:

1. Participate in the competition and request one of the positions offered in Ceuta or Melilla (vacancies until December 31, 2026 plus those generated by the competition).
2. Not participate and assume that the administration will assign him an assigned position without possibility of choice.
3. Not participate and request voluntary leave of absence, temporarily renouncing active exercise of the position.

On the other hand, an inspector with a permanent position in Madrid for the past 3 years can participate voluntarily, since he exceeds the minimum of 2 years required. If he is not interested in any position in Ceuta or Melilla, he simply does not apply and there are no consequences for his current situation.

What should inspectors do now?

1. Determine the participation modality: check whether you are in a situation of mandatory participation (loss of position due to leave of absence or suspension) or if you can participate voluntarily (minimum 2 years in permanent position).
2. Review the positions offered: consult the list of vacancies in Ceuta and Melilla available until December 31, 2026 and those generated during the competition.
3. Assess the impact of RD 677/2024: if you are a temporary civil servant, verify how the equalization of seniority with permanent civil servants affects your position in the competition scoring.
4. Act before the deadline: submit the application within the deadline established in the call. Failure to apply when in mandatory participation entails an assigned position or voluntary leave of absence.
5. Consult the complete resolution in the BOE: the Resolution of October 30, 2026 (BOE of November 4, 2026) contains the forms, exact deadlines and applicable scoring criteria.

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-2026-23131