Contract Staff members
Contract Staff members perform a variety of tasks ranging from scientific/technical tasks to administrative and manual tasks, under the supervision of officials or temporary staff. There are four function groups (FG), each with different eligibility criteria, salaries and tasks. The relevant information concerning each function group can be found below:
- Function group IV
Administrative, advisory, linguistic and equivalent technical tasks - Function group III
Executive tasks, drafting, accountancy and other equivalent technical tasks - Function group II
Clerical or secretarial tasks, office management and other equivalent tasks - Function group I
Manual and administrative support-service tasks
Since the beginning of March 2011, FGIV, FGIII and FGII are referred to as auxiliary contract staff and FGI as contract staff.
For more information please refer to the Frequently asked questions and to the
Conditions of employment of other servants of the European Communities.
Open to diversity
The European Institutions apply an equal opportunities policy and accept applications without distinction on grounds of sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital status or family situation.
Recruitment
To be recruited as Contract Staff member, interested individuals need to participate in open competitions organised by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO):
- Selection procedure for Contract Staff members (common for all function groups)
Frequently asked questions
A series of answers to questions on contracts, career, social coverage, sickness insurance, pensions, etc.