#ESRH2607006ADecree of 31 March 2026 Authorizing Professional Examinations for the Recruitment of Assistant Engineers in 2026 and Setting the Number and Distribution of Positions
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This French decree authorizes 336 professional examination positions for recruiting assistant engineers (assistants ingénieurs) in the public research and higher education sector for the year 2026. It covers eight branches of activity (BAP A, B, C, E, F, G, J) with detailed breakdowns by specific job types, the largest allocations being 91 administrative management positions, 40 in life and earth sciences, 28 in IT infrastructure management, and 25 in financial and accounting management. The competition is organized through designated centers; applications must be downloaded between 8 April and 6 May 2026 and sent by registered mail no later than 6 May 2026 midnight. Special provisions exist for candidates with disabilities, including medical certification requirements and possible reasonable accommodations. Remote oral examinations via videoconference are permitted for candidates abroad, in overseas territories, with disabilities, pregnancy, or health conditions under defined procedures.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes exactly 336 assistant engineer positions for 2026 across 8 BAP branches
- Application download window: 8 April 2026 (12:00 Paris time) to 6 May 2026 (12:00 Paris time)
- Strict deadline of 6 May 2026 midnight (postmark) for registered mail submission
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Obligations
What this law requires
Organizations must authorize and open professional examinations for recruiting 336 assistant engineers across eight BAP branches (A, B, C, E, F, G, J) in 2026 with the specific position distribution detailed in Article 2.
Candidates must download application files between 8 April 2026 at 12:00 and 6 May 2026 at 12:00 Paris time from the designated website, and submit completed dossiers by registered mail to the organizing center no later than 6 May 2026 before midnight (postmark proof required).
Application dossiers must be submitted in two copies using the mandatory 2026 session format; applications in any other format will not be examined.
Candidates requesting exam accommodations due to disability must submit a medical certificate from an approved physician (issued less than six months before exam date) with the application, detailing required human aids, technical assistance, and accommodations.
Exam organizing authorities must implement requested accommodations and aids for disabled candidates unless the associated costs are disproportionate to their available material and human resources.