After 7 years without any job openings, the European Union has just launched a massive and international recruitment campaign, with a simple goal: to give a place back to the new generations. At the center of it all is one of the most sought-after positions in the European Commission: general administrator. This prestigious job comes with a starting salary that will surely make many dream...
Strong reasons to apply
Between 50,000 and 60,000 people have already seized their chance by applying for the job offer posted by the European Commission just a few days ago. All of them share the same goal: to become civil servants for the European Union, replacing the increasing number of retirements in recent years. And we coYou have the allure since the position offers a number of advantages, starting with a starting salary of no less than 6,758 euros per month. On top of that, such a job guarantees long-term job security, and that’s not insignificant. In total, 750 people will be able to secure apermanent position at the end of the campaign.
The EU is hiring graduates - from all study field!
— European Commission (@EU_Commission) February 5, 2026
The main entry-level competition (AD5) is opening again for the first time since 2019.
All you need is a university degree, fluency in two official EU languages, and EU citizenship.
👉 Apply via EPSO: https://t.co/7oFkFNHv4e pic.twitter.com/FFu8zCxvmI
No Experience, Just Skills
As the European Commission points out, the campaign is open to everyone who wishes to participate, as they are looking for people from diverse backgrounds. The only criteria to meet are: you must be a citizen of one of the EU member states and enjoy all your civic rights; speak fluent one official EU language and have a satisfactory knowledge of another; and hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with your diploma awarded no later than September 30, 2026.
Vous voulez un job pépouze à 5000€/mois net d'impôts, soit plus qu'un Polytechnicien en France ?
— L'ingérable (@MathieuL1) February 6, 2026
Il suffit de parler 2 langues officielles de l'UE correctement et d'avoir étudié 3 ans à l'université. Aucun talent requis.
Pour la sélection, un test niveau CM2/6e vous attend… https://t.co/DX6MkDlGcM pic.twitter.com/yLlOcf7JaX
Candidates will need to complete online reasoning tests, EU knowledge tests, and numerical skills tests, before writing a free text on European issues. Those selected will assist decision-makers “by contributing to policies and programs that have a impact on millions of people across Europe.” If this sounds exciting to you, you have until March 10 to apply, right here!