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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service competition can be hired, because the administrative assistant grade is an entry grade in category C.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Experience: Experienced

The profile they look for:

  • Good knowledge of civil law and ID card and passport application procedures.
  • Rigour, organisation and professional discretion.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a welcoming attitude.
  • Good computer skills, including civil registry and election software.
  • Adaptability, versatility and teamwork.
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 15 (Closes in 14 days)

Apply on the employer's website, using the link on the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. Send your CV and cover letter.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Remote work is not possible.
  • ID card desk duty on Saturday mornings (9am-12pm) during school term, about once every six weeks.
  • Running a polling station during elections.
  • No management role.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.