France opens 2027 applications for four temporary senior state posts
France's Prime Minister has opened the 2027 selection round for two senior state posts, maîtres des requêtes and conseillers référendaires en service extraordinaire (temporary senior posts in the Conseil d'État and the Cour des comptes). Three maître des requêtes places and one conseiller référendaire place are available, with a 1 May 2027 start date. Applications run from 3 November to 7 December 2026 through INSP, the national school for public administration.
What does it mean?
People with the right background can now apply for four temporary senior jobs in France's top administrative courts. Applications are open from 3 November to 7 December 2026, and the chosen candidates would start around May 2027.
Who is affected?
Senior French civil servants and experienced professionals who want to take one of the four temporary posts.