#INTC2604052AOrder of February 12, 2026, Authorizing Recruitment Competitions for Police Technicians
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The arrêté authorizes the opening of both external and internal competitions for the recruitment of principal technicians in technical and scientific police for the national police in France for the year 2026. It outlines the registration process for candidates, the dates for exams, and the various specializations available, including biology, analytical chemistry, IT, and quality for the external competition, and forensic identification for the internal competition.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of separate external and internal competitions for recruitment in 2026.
- Establishment of specific deadlines for registration and exam dates.
- Detailed provisions for candidates requiring accommodations during the exams.
Obligations
What this law requires
Open registration for external and internal recruitment competitions for principal technicians in technical and scientific police must occur on March 10, 2026
Candidates must register online at www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr/nous-rejoindre with registration forms validated by April 10, 2026 at 23:59 Paris time
Organizing service must send nominative summons to registered candidates by postal mail or electronic means indicating exam date, time, location, and procedural instructions
Candidates requesting exam accommodations must submit a medical certificate from an approved physician no later than June 2, 2026, at least three weeks before exams, with certificate issued within six months prior
Admissibility exams must be held on June 23-24, 2026 in designated examination centers, with specific date adjustments for New Caledonia (June 24-25) and French Polynesia (June 23-24) due to time zone differences