Recruitment 2025/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in our recent selection procedure. We appreciate your time and the effort put into your applications and each stage of the procedure.

​Here is a brief update on the current stage:

• ​Finalization: We are currently wrapping up the final steps of the selection process concerning medical check-ups and document checking.
• ​Updated FAQ: For those preparing to join us, we have attached an updated Newcomer FAQ. It covers key information regarding the next steps and onboarding.
• ​Next Campaign: Details regarding our upcoming selection procedures will be published in the coming months. We encourage you to check back for future updates.

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

• European Border and Coast Guard Officers — Team Members (FGIV)
• European Border and Coast Guard Officers — Deputy Section Leaders (AD8) and Head of Operational Horizontal Activities in the Command Team

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

Candidates will be invited to each required test once. Requests for rescheduling the date and time of a test will not be granted.

Those who do not appear at the given selection stage test on time and under the announced conditions of participation will be excluded from the recruitment/selection procedure.

Reference No: RCT-2025-00108 (link to the Vacancy Notice page)

Status: Recruitment ongoing

STAGE I (conducted online)

• Knowledge test – scheduled for 14 January 2026 

• English language proficiency test(s) – scheduled for 29-30 January 2026

STAGE II

• Physical aptitude and swimming tests (conducted in Warsaw) – scheduled from 12 February 2026

• Psychometric tests – scheduled for 16-18 February 2026

STAGE III

• Psychological assessment (in the form of an online interview) – scheduled from the 16th of March 2026

• Competency-based interview – scheduled from the 5th of May 2026. (Outcome of competency based interviews - scheduled for beginning of June).

STAGE IV

• Pre-recruitment medical examination – scheduled from 6th of July 2026
• Sending job offers – scheduled for 2nd part of June 2026

Reference No: RCT-2025-00107 (link to the Vacancy Notice page)

Status: Recruitment ongoing

STAGE I (conducted online)

• Knowledge test – scheduled for 13 January 2026

• English language proficiency test(s) – scheduled for 29-30 January 2026

STAGE II

• Physical aptitude and swimming tests (conducted in Warsaw) – scheduled from 12 February 2026

• Psychometric tests – scheduled for 16-18 February 2026

STAGE III

• Additional psychological assessment (in the form of an online interview) – scheduled from the 16th of March 2026

• Competency based interview – scheduled from the 15th of April. (Outcome of competency based interviews - scheduled for beginning of June).

STAGE IV

• Pre-recruitment medical examination – scheduled from 6th of July 2026
• Sending job offers – scheduled for 2nd part of June 2026

• Review information from the Vacancy Notice (Team Member, Deputy Section Leader and Head of Operational Activities)
• Collect applicable documents and certificates
• 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)

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 the European Union 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.

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.