#ESRH2606998ADecree of March 31, 2026 Authorizing External and Internal Competitive Examinations for the Recruitment of Principal Technical Assistants in Research and Training (2nd Class) in 2026 and Setting the Number and Distribution of Positions
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This French government decree opens 531 competitive civil service positions in 2026 for Principal Technical Assistants (2nd class) in research and higher education institutions. Of these, 285 are external competitions open to the general public and 246 are internal competitions reserved for current civil servants. An additional 74 contract positions are reserved for beneficiaries of the employment obligation (disabled workers). Positions are distributed across multiple French academies and six professional activity branches including life sciences, chemistry, engineering, culture, heritage management and administration. The text details exact numbers of external and internal posts per academy, specific job types (preparators in biology/chemistry, maintenance operators, administrative assistants, etc.), application procedures, deadlines set by local rectors, and accommodations for candidates with disabilities or in overseas territories.
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Key Changes
- Authorizes 531 total positions in 2026: 285 external and 246 internal competitions
- Adds 74 separate contract positions reserved for beneficiaries of employment obligation (disabled workers)
- Opens positions in six BAP branches: A (life sciences), B (chemistry), C (engineering), F (culture), G (heritage/logistics) and J (administration)
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What this law requires
Open 285 external competitive examination positions and 246 internal competitive examination positions for Principal Technical Assistants (2nd Class) in 2026 across six professional activity branches (A, B, C, F, G, J)
Distribute the 531 total positions across all specified French academies according to the exact allocation tables provided in Article 2, specifying position numbers by academy, professional activity branch (BAP), and job type
Reserve 74 contract positions specifically for beneficiaries of the employment obligation (disabled workers) as mentioned in article L. 351-1 of the general civil service code
Publish recruitment information and position details on the dedicated website at http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/recrutements/itrf/categorie-C for external and internal competitions and at http://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/recrutements/itrf/boe for contract positions benefiting disabled workers
Set application procedures and deadlines for examinations through local rectors, with specific consideration for candidates with disabilities and those in overseas territories