#ESRH2606992ADecree of 31 March 2026 Authorizing the Opening of External and Internal Competitive Examinations for the Recruitment of Research Engineers in 2026 and Setting the Number and Distribution of Positions
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This French government decree authorizes 109 competitive examinations in 2026 for recruiting research engineers (ingénieurs de recherche) across 8 professional activity branches (BAP A through J). It allocates 55 positions through external competitions and 54 through internal ones. An additional 2 contract positions are reserved for beneficiaries of the employment obligation for disabled workers. Detailed tables specify exact numbers per branch and job type, such as 6 external positions for "Expert en développement d'expérimentation" in branch C and 9 external plus 14 internal for "Responsable de l'administration et du pilotage" in branch J. Application periods run from 8 April to 6 May 2026 with specific submission rules: some digitized via WebITRF platform and others by registered mail. The decree also outlines accommodations for candidates with disabilities, remote oral exams via videoconference for overseas or disabled candidates, and administrative procedures.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes 109 total research engineer positions for 2026: 55 external and 54 internal competitions
- Application window opens 8 April 2026 at 12:00 Paris time and closes 6 May 2026 at 12:00 (or midnight for postal submissions)
- 2 additional contract positions reserved for beneficiaries of employment obligation under Article L. 351-1
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What this law requires
Open competitive examinations for recruitment of 109 research engineers (55 external, 54 internal positions) across 8 professional activity branches (BAP A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J) in 2026, distributed according to the specific allocation table in Article 2
Accept candidate applications for digitized competitions via WebITRF platform between 8 April 2026 at 12:00 and 6 May 2026 at 12:00 (Paris time), with final submission deadline of 6 May 2026 before 12:00
Accept candidate applications for non-digitized competitions via registered mail (recommandé simple) with postmark deadline of 6 May 2026 before midnight
Provide printed application dossiers upon written request from candidates unable to download digitally, using format C4 envelope (22.9 × 32.4 cm) with appropriate postage
Require admissible candidates to complete and submit 'curriculum vitae and motivation letter' form by the deadline set by the organizing center, with failure to comply resulting in candidate elimination