The European Union is launching a large-scale recruitment campaign after a seven-year pause, offering a starting salary of over €6,700 per month. This initiative comes as the EU seeks to attract a recent generation of workers and bolster its digital capabilities.
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The opportunity is aimed at young people and focuses on recruiting for the position of General Administrator (AD5 grade), which leads to a permanent role within the European Commission. According to the Union européenne, the position is considered one of the most sought-after in Europe.
General Administrator: How many applicants each year?
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Beyond the attractive salary, the European Commission is emphasizing long-term job security. The campaign is expected to draw between 50,000 and 60,000 applicants, with only 3% ultimately being selected, as reported by Euronews. The application window closes on March 10th.
The recruitment drive coincides with a push from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to bring in a new generation of staff, as current officials approach retirement age. This is seen as a way to strengthen the institutions’ digital skills.
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The recruitment process is being managed by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO), which aims to create a reserve list across all disciplines. This list will be used by EU institutions, bodies, and agencies to hire new civil servants. The reserve list will include 1,490 positions, with approximately 750 candidates expected to receive permanent employment.
What are the conditions for accessing the position?
According to officials, the general role of Administrators is “to help decision-makers fulfill the mission of their institution or body, by contributing to policies and programs that have an impact on millions of people across Europe.” Successful candidates typically work within a multicultural team in areas such as policy development, implementation, and resource management, as detailed by L’Indépendant, referencing the official EU website.
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The selection process includes online reasoning tests, assessments of EU knowledge, and digital skills evaluations. Candidates will also be required to write a free-text response on European issues. For these tests, applicants can choose two of the EU’s 24 official languages.
To be eligible, applicants must be a national of an EU member state with full civic rights; demonstrate a thorough knowledge of one official EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another; and hold a degree equivalent to at least three years of university study, awarded no later than September 30, 2026.
No professional experience is required, as the organizations are seeking a diverse range of qualified individuals from various backgrounds. Interested candidates can apply through the EU website. Those selected will take up their positions in Strasbourg, Luxembourg, or Brussels within two years.
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