#ESRH2607001ADecree of 31 March 2026 Authorizing a Professional Examination for Promotion to the Grade of Senior Research Engineer in 2026 and Setting the Number of Positions Offered
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This decree officially opens a professional (internal) competitive examination in 2026 for current civil servants to be promoted to the grade of "Ingénieur de recherche hors classe" (Senior Research Engineer) within the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It makes exactly 119 positions available. Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the WebITRF platform between 8 April 2026 at 12:00 and 6 May 2026 at 12:00 Paris time. A paper application option exists for those unable to use the internet, but it must still arrive by the same strict deadline via registered post. The oral examinations will take place in Paris from 16 to 19 November 2026. Special provisions are made for candidates with disabilities, pregnant candidates, or those living overseas or in French overseas territories to request videoconferencing, subject to medical certification and deadlines.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes a professional examination for promotion to Ingénieur de recherche hors classe in 2026
- Sets exactly 119 positions available
- Application window: 8 April 2026 12:00 to 6 May 2026 12:00 Paris time via WebITRF
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What this law requires
Open a professional competitive examination for promotion to Senior Research Engineer (Ingénieur de recherche hors classe) grade in 2026
Make exactly 119 positions available for the 2026 professional examination
Accept applications exclusively via WebITRF platform between 8 April 2026 at 12:00 and 6 May 2026 at 12:00 Paris time, with final validation required by the deadline
Accept paper applications via registered post only when applicants cannot access the internet, with the same 6 May 2026 before midnight deadline (postmark date as proof)
Conduct oral examinations in Paris from 16 to 19 November 2026