#CPPD2616245V2027 Professional Exam for Promotion to Principal Customs Inspection Agent, 2nd Class
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This notice opens the 2027 professional exam for customs inspection agents seeking promotion to principal customs inspection agent, 2nd class. It applies to eligible French customs officers who have reached the required step and have at least three years of qualifying service by 31 December 2027. Applications open on 26 June 2026 and close on 2 September 2026. Written exams will take place on 8 October 2026 in most French territories and on 9 October 2026 in New Caledonia and Wallis and Futuna. Contract service, including under PACTE-type arrangements, does not count toward the three-year service requirement.
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Key Changes
- Opens the 2027 professional promotion exam for customs inspection agents
- Sets eligibility rules based on grade, step, and at least three years of qualifying service
- Sets application dates and written exam dates across French territories
Obligations
What this law requires
Candidates must hold the grade of customs inspection agent, have reached the 4th step, and have at least three years of effective service in that grade or an equivalent qualifying grade to be eligible for the 2027 professional exam.
Candidates must not count service performed as a contractual agent, including under PACTE-type arrangements, toward the required three years of effective qualifying service.
Candidates wishing to apply must submit or send their registration file, or validate their online registration, no later than 2 September 2026.
Candidates using the online registration procedure must create or log into an account, enter the required registration data, review the summary, and validate the registration in the single online registration phase.
Candidates assigned to written exams in mainland France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, French Polynesia, Mayotte, Réunion, or Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon must attend the written exam on 8 October 2026.