#ESRH2606997ADecree of 31 March 2026 Authorizing External and Internal Competitive Examinations for the Recruitment of Normal Class Research and Training Technicians in 2026 and Setting the Number and Distribution of Positions
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This French decree authorizes 623 civil service competitive examinations in 2026 for recruiting research and training technicians (category B) across 8 professional activity branches. 342 positions are offered through external competitions open to the general public, while 281 are reserved for internal competitions for existing public servants. An additional 67 contract positions are set aside specifically for beneficiaries of employment obligations (disabled workers). Positions are distributed across numerous French academies with detailed breakdowns by academy, branch (A, B, C, E, F, G, J), job type and external/internal split. The most positions are in the Paris academy, particularly in administrative and financial roles.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes 623 total positions for research and training technicians in 2026
- 342 positions allocated to external competitions, 281 to internal competitions
- 67 additional contract positions reserved for disabled workers under employment obligation
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Open 342 external competitive examination positions for Normal Class Research and Training Technicians across 8 professional activity branches (A, B, C, E, F, G, J) in 2026
Open 281 internal competitive examination positions for Normal Class Research and Training Technicians reserved for existing public servants in 2026
Distribute 623 total positions across French academies according to the detailed allocation specified in Article 2 tables by academy, professional activity branch, job type, and external/internal split
Reserve 67 contract positions for beneficiaries of employment obligations (disabled workers) as referenced in Article L. 351-1 of the General Civil Service Code
Make examination information and position details accessible via the dedicated recruitment website at http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/recrutements/itrf/categorie-B for standard positions