Civil & Administrative

#ESRH2607003ADecree of 31 March 2026 Authorizing a Professional Examination for Promotion to the Exceptional Class of Research and Training Technician and Setting the Number of Posts Offered

🇫🇷France·2026-04-04·Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

This French government decree officially opens a professional competitive examination in 2026 for current civil servants to be promoted to the exceptional class (classe exceptionnelle) of the "technicien de recherche et de formation" (TRF) corps. Exactly 186 promotion posts are offered. The application window runs from 8 April 2026 at 12:00 Paris time until 6 May 2026 at 12:00. Candidates must submit their dossier electronically via the WebITRF platform or, if unable to connect, by requesting and returning a paper form by registered mail. Oral examinations will take place in Paris between 14 and 24 September 2026. Detailed provisions are included for candidates with disabilities, pregnant candidates, or those living overseas or in French overseas territories regarding medical certificates and the possibility of taking the oral test by videoconference.

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Key Changes

Opens professional examination for promotion to TRF classe exceptionnelle in 2026
Sets the exact number of promotion posts at 186
Application period: 8 April 2026 12:00 to 6 May 2026 12:00 Paris time via WebITRF

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What this law requires

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Open a professional competitive examination in 2026 for promotion to the exceptional class of Research and Training Technician (TRF)