#PRMG2601154AOrder of January 15, 2026, Laying Down the Conditions for Access to the Body of State Administrators
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The law establishes the procedures for accessing the body of state administrators through a merit-based selection process and outlines the functioning of an advanced training cycle for these administrators. It details the selection criteria, the role of committees, the necessary qualifications, and the training phases that candidates must undergo to be integrated effectively into the administrative functions of the French state. The law aims to ensure a rigorous and transparent selection and training process for state administrators to enhance government efficiency.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of a detailed selection process for state administrators based on merit and experience.
- Establishment of a structured training program aimed at enhancing the competencies of newly selected state administrators.
- Clear delineation of responsibilities and oversight for various committees involved in the selection and training processes.
Obligations
What this law requires
The Prime Minister must establish and publish the selection calendar and number of positions open for state administrator access by April 1st of the selection year
Each ministerial department must establish a pre-selection committee composed of at most 10 members, including the HR director and an external member, presided by the general secretary or their representative
Each ministerial department must communicate to the general directorate of administration and public service the number of applications received and their distribution between candidate pools
Pre-selection committees must examine candidate applications using interministerial management guidelines and five specific evaluation criteria: nature/diversity/duration of missions, acquired competencies, level of responsibilities, size of managed teams, and aptitude for senior management roles
Administrations must produce a motivated and detailed assessment of each candidate covering their service record, positions held, and aptitude for state administrator roles