#INTC2535789ADecree Authorizing Professional Examination for Police Major in 2026
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This law authorizes the opening of a professional examination in 2026 for access to the position of police major, as outlined in the relevant decree. It specifies the procedures for registration, examination format, and management responsibilities between various administrative bodies. The law also sets deadlines for registration and outlines the examination structure, which includes written tests and practical scenarios to assess candidates' professional competencies.
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Key Changes
- Authorization of the professional examination for 2026
- Electronic registration process for candidates
- Details on examination structure and scheduling
Obligations
What this law requires
Open professional examination for access to police major position in 2026 as authorized by Article 1
Manage exam registrations and organizational procedures through designated SGAMI regional offices (Nord, Ouest, Sud, Sud-Est, Sud-Ouest, Paris zone), SGAP overseas offices (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyane, La Réunion, Mayotte, Polynésie française, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon), and DTPN Nouvelle-Calédonie
Accept exam registrations exclusively through electronic means on www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr/promotion-interne or academiedepolice.minint.fr
Open registration period on January 6, 2026 and close registrations on February 9, 2026 at 18:00 (Paris time)
Conduct written examination on May 20, 2026 (or May 21, 2026 in Nouvelle-Calédonie) consisting of maximum 40 multiple-choice questions on criminal law and procedure, plus two professional scenario assessments, with total duration of two hours and coefficient of 1