Recruitment 2025/2026

Information on open positions and how to apply

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Ongoing recruitment 2025–2026

In 2025–2026, Frontex plans to recruit up to 400 officers for the Standing Corps, including:

This page will carry the latest updates on each stage of the process.

What you can do now:

  • Review information from the vacancy notice (Team Member, Deputy Section Leader and Head of Operational Activities)
  • Prepare applicable documents and certificates
  • Fill in the application form
  • Practise for the physical ability and swimming tests: Physical aptitude test, Multistage 20-m Shuttle Run Test - Beep Test (Beep Test version: Léger and Lambert  - the test involves running back and forth between two points 20 metres apart. Each run must be synchronised with a pre-recorded audio track which plays beeps at regular intervals) Swim - 50 m, Free diving - dynamic apnea)
  • Review the list of reference materials to prepare yourself better for the knowledge test (the list is non-exhaustive, only indicative and it is meant to support applicants in their preparation)

Files available for download

Reference materials for knowledge test

Prepare for the knowledge test, which will include topics such as:

1. EU legislation related to Frontex and border and/or coast guard functions and/or return-related activities (for all positions).

2. Functioning of EU institutions and bodies, including operational cooperation between European and international organisations (for all positions).

3. Awareness of the EU’s geopolitical situation (for leadership positions),

4. Fundamental rights and their implementation in the law enforcement sector (for all positions).

5. Leadership and resource management (for leadership positions),

6. Professionalism, integrity, responsibility, and adherence to high ethical values (for all positions).

7. ICT knowledge needed to act as a member of the Standing Corps (for all positions).


Practise your English language skills, as the B2 level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required

The deadline for EBCG Officer - Team Member and EBCG Officer - Deputy Section Leaders & Head of Operational Horizontal Activities in the Command Team is open till the 15th of December, 12:00 CET

Ongoing recruitment 2025–2026: up to 400 officers from the FGIV and AD8 profiles. See last year’s recruitment page for details on the procedure.