#ESRH2606994ADecree of March 31, 2026 authorizing the opening of external and internal competitive examinations for the recruitment of research and training engineers in 2026 and setting the number and distribution of positions
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This French government decree opens 363 competitive examination positions in 2026 for recruiting "Ingénieurs d'études" (research and training engineers) across 8 professional activity branches (BAP A to J). It allocates 224 external and 139 internal positions. An additional 18 contract positions are reserved for beneficiaries of the employment obligation (disabled persons). The decree details exact numbers per job title and branch, application deadlines, required documents, and special provisions for candidates with disabilities or living overseas. Applications must be submitted between April 8 and May 6, 2026, either electronically via WebITRF or by registered mail depending on the specific competition.
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Key Changes
- Opens 363 total positions for Ingénieurs d'études in 2026: 224 external and 139 internal competitions
- Application period runs from April 8, 2026 at 12:00 to May 6, 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time)
- 18 additional contract positions reserved for beneficiaries of the employment obligation under Article L. 351-1
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What this law requires
Open 363 competitive examination positions for research and training engineers in 2026, distributed as: 224 external positions and 139 internal positions across 8 professional activity branches (BAP A to J), plus 18 contract positions for employment obligation beneficiaries
Allocate examination positions according to the exact job titles and branch distribution specified in Article 2 table
Accept candidate applications for examinations exclusively between April 8, 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time) and May 6, 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time), with no late submissions accepted
For 14 specified competitions listed in Article 4, require candidates to upload and validate application files through the WebITRF application by May 6, 2026 before 12:00
For all other competitions not listed in Article 4, require candidates to submit application files by registered mail to the organizing center, postmarked no later than May 6, 2026 before midnight