Administrative, technical, library, and healthcare staff
Transfers and secondments
ITRF
You are a permanent employee (in the state, local, or hospital civil service) and would like to join the University of Montpellier.
The University offers positions in the ITRF program. There are several opportunities for mobility:
- transfer: this occurs when a civil servant changes assignments but remains in the same corps and grade.
- Secondment: This occurs when a civil servant belongs to a different corps than the one to which the position to be filled belongs.
Job openings are posted throughout the year on the public sector job board
Permanent civil servants interested in joining the University of Montpellier may submit an unsolicited application by sending their resume, a cover letter, and their most recent promotion order to the attention of:
- University of Montpellier
Director of Human Resources
5 Henri IV Boulevard – CS 19044
34967 Montpellier Cedex 2
AENES
You are a permanent employee (in the state, local, or hospital civil service) and would like to join the University of Montpellier.
There are several ways to participate in an exchange program:
- transfer: this occurs when a civil servant changes assignments but remains in the same corps and grade.
- Secondment: This occurs when a civil servant belongs to a different corps than the one to which the position to be filled belongs.
Job openings are posted throughout the year on the public sector job board.
Permanent civil servants interested in joining the University of Montpellier may submit an unsolicited application by sending their resume, a cover letter, and their most recent promotion order to the attention of:
- University of Montpellier
Director of Human Resources
5 Henri IV Boulevard – CS 19044
34967 Montpellier Cedex 2
Permanent AENES staff may also apply for positions posted during inter- or intra-academic phases through the AMIA application.
External and internal competitions
ITRF
Each year, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research recruits engineers and technical staff for research and training (ITRF) through competitive examinations.
ITRF staff competitive examinations are organized by professional activity sector (8 BAP) and by job type (242 occupations): see the occupational classification guide.
For more information on career opportunities in research and education, eligibility requirements for competitive exams, and the nature of the exams, please visit the Ministry’s website
To prepare, consult: the syllabi for external entrance exams, past exam questions, and the candidate’s guide.
Note: The competitive exams cover the following civil service branches:
- Category A: Research Engineer, Design Engineer, and Assistant Engineer
- Category B: Research and Training Technician
- Category C: Senior Technical Assistant, 2nd Class, Research and Training.
A single portal for information, registration, tracking, results, and submitting preferences via the Ministry’s website.
2025 Session
Registration for the I.T.R.F. exams
The application materials will be available for download from Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (12:00 p.m. Paris time) through Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (12:00 p.m. Paris time).
New for 2025 for certain Category A ITRF competitive exams: submission of complete application packages must be done entirely online via the Ministry’s WebITRF application by 12:00 PM on April 30, 2025. For these exams, do not submit applications by mail (follow the instructions provided on the WebITRF application for each exam you are taking).
Category A positions
BAP E: "Computer Science, Statistics, and Scientific Computing"
- IGE – External – “Database Administrator / Application Integrator” (1 position)
- IGE – External – "Systems and Networks Administrator" (1 position)
- ASI – External – “Infrastructure Manager” (1 position)
- ASI – Internal – "Infrastructure Manager" (1 position)
BAP F: "Culture, Communication, Knowledge Production and Dissemination"
- IGE – External – “Digital Education Engineer” (1 position)
BAP G: "Real Estate, Logistics, Restoration, and Prevention"
- IGR – Internal – “Engineer in Charge of Real Estate or Logistics Assets” (1 position)
- IGE – External – “Real Estate Operations Specialist” (1 position)
BAP J "Management and Oversight"
- IGR – Internal – “Administrative and Management Coordinator” (2 positions)
- IGE – Internal – “Financial and Accounting Manager” (1 position)
- IGE – Internal – “Human Resources Manager” (1 position)
- IGE – External – “Research Partnership and Outreach Coordinator” (1 position)
- IGE – Internal – “Career Guidance and Job Placement Specialist” (1 position)
- IGE – Internal – “Administrative and Operational Support Specialist” (1 position)
- ASI – Part-time – “Administrative Assistant” (1 position)
- ASI – Intern – "Human Resources Assistant" (1 position)
- ASI – External – “Financial and Accounting Assistant” (1 position)
Category B and C positions
Any job descriptions are published by the competition organizing body after approval by the jury expert.
BAP A: "Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences"
- TECH – Internal – "Biological Technician" (1 position)
BAP B: "Chemical Sciences and Materials Science"
- TECH – Internal – "Chemistry and Physical Sciences Technician" (1 position)
BAP E: "Computer Science, Statistics, and Scientific Computing"
- TECH – External – “Operations, Support, and Information Processing Technician” (1 position) organized by the Toulouse University Consortium (COMUE)
BAP G: "Real Estate, Logistics, Restoration, and Prevention"
- TECH – Field Position – "High- or Low-Voltage Electrical Technician" (1 position)
- TECH – Part-time – “Technician in Building Design, Maintenance, and Operations” (1 position) organized by Bordeaux Montaigne University
- ATRF P – External – “Plumber, Heating Technician, HVAC Technician” (1 position)
BAP J "Management and Oversight"
- TECH – External – "Human Resources Manager" (1 position)
- TECH – Internal – “Administrative Management Technician” (2 positions) organized by the University of Toulouse Capitole
- TECH – Part-time – “Administrative Management Technician” (1 position) organized by Toulouse INP
- TECH – Internal – "Financial Manager and Accountant" (1 position) organized by Nîmes University
- TECH – External – “Financial Manager and Accountant” (1 position) organized by the University of Montpellier Paul Valéry
- ATRF P – Internal – “Administrative Assistant”
- 4 positions at the University of Montpellier
: Job Description - 2 positions at the University of Bordeaux
Job Description - 1 position at the University of Perpignan Via Domitia
Job Description - Composition of the jury
- 4 positions at the University of Montpellier
Contest Results
AENES
For information on eligibility requirements, the nature of the exams, syllabi, schedules, and registration for the competitive exams, please visit: the Ministry’s website or the Montpellier Academy’s website.
Hiring without a competitive exam
ITRF
External hiring without a competitive examination allows individuals without the required qualifications to be directly appointed to the position of Second-Class Technical Assistant for Research and Training without taking an examination.
These job openings are listed by institution.
Useful links: MENESR portal
2025 Session
Job Openings at the University of Montpellier
- Bap G – Logistics Operator: 1 position – Job Description.
- Bap J – Administrative Assistant: 3 positions – Job Description.
Registration:
- View the job posting
- Dates: April 3, 2025, to May 2, 2025
- Applications must be sent by mail only, via standard registered mail (postmark date applies), before the application deadline.
For your information:
Tentative dates for the candidate pre-selection committees:
- Bap G – Logistics Operator: late May / early June 2025.
- Bap J – Administrative Assistant: late May / early June 2025.
Tentative dates for the candidate interviews:
- Bap G – Logistics Operator: late June/early July 2025.
- Bap J – Administrative Assistant: late June/early July 2025.
Results:
- List of candidates selected for a BAP G interview for the position of “Logistics Operator”
- List of candidates eligible for recruitment to the BAP G “Logistics Operator” position
- List of candidates selected for a BAP J interview for the position of “Administrative Assistant”
- List of eligible candidates for recruitment to the BAP J position “Administrative Assistant”
Libraries
External hiring of library stock clerks without a competitive exam. This allows individuals without qualifications to be hired directly into the position of library stock clerk without taking a competitive exam. These openings are posted by individual institution.
For the 2025 academic year, the University of Montpellier is not accepting applications for external hires for the position of library assistant without a competitive examination.
Useful links: MESRI portal
AENES
For more information about these job openings, please visit the Montpellier Academy website.
PACTE Recruitment
ITRF
This recruitment initiative aims to promote the employment of young people with no or few qualifications, as well as individuals aged 45 and older who are long-term unemployed. These individuals are hired as non-tenured staff in the 2nd-class technical research and training assistant corps, with the expectation that they will be granted tenured status based on their professional aptitude and educational background.
Useful links: MESRI portal, France Travail.
Requirements for this position:
- be between the ages of 16 and 28 and have left the education system without a diploma or recognized professional qualification, or without having obtained a general, technological, or vocational baccalaureate,
or be 45 years of age or older, long-term unemployed, and receiving basic social assistance, - meet the general eligibility requirements for civil service positions: citizenship (French or a national of a member state of the European Union or the European Economic Area), criminal record, civil rights, military service, and physical fitness
2025 Session
Job opening at the University of Montpellier
- BAP G Logistics Operator – Job Description
Jury Composition (to be published)
Registration
- Step 1: Reviewthe job posting
- Step 2: Submit your application to France Travail
- Dates: September 9–October 8, 2025
- Applications must be submitted by the application deadline:
- directly online on the France Travail website – job posting #197KWBQ
- or by email
For your information: dates for the selection committees (pre-selection and candidate interviews): sometime in November 2025.
Results:
AENES
For more information about these job openings, please visit the Montpellier Academy website.
BOE Recruitment
Contract-based hiring opportunities for school district offices
This is a contract-based recruitment process for positions in categories A, B, or C that leads to permanent employment.
Terms and Conditions:
- be recognized as a worker with a disability or as eligible for the employment quota,
- not be a civil servant,
- meet the same educational requirements as those required of candidates in open competitive examinations for the position in question,
- The person’s disability must be deemed compatible with the position for which they are applying by a licensed physician.
The contract is entered into for a term equal to the duration of the probationary period for a successful candidate in a competitive examination (generally one year). At the end of the contract, and after passing an interview with a panel that determines the candidate is professionally qualified to perform the duties, the candidate is granted permanent status and becomes a civil servant.
- Useful link: Ministry website
BOE AENES
2026 SESSION
Job opening:
- Administrative Secretary for National Education and Higher Education: 1 position
View the job description from the Ministry of National Education
- Administrative Assistant for the Ministry of National Education and Higher Education: 1 position
View the job description from the Ministry of National Education
Registration:
- Monday, March 9, 2026, through Monday, March 30, 2026
- Download and fill out the application form
Submission of application materials:
Application materials must be sent exclusively by mail via standard registered mail between March 9, 2026, and March 30, 2026, at the latest (postmark date applies), to:
- University of Montpellier
Director of Human Resources – Recruitment, Training, and Support Department – CC 441
163 Auguste Broussonnet Street
34090 Montpellier
Note: Only registered mail can serve as proof that the registration deadline was met in the event of a dispute. Any application submitted in person will be rejected.
For more information:
Recruitment is expected to take place in May and June. For further information, please visit theRectorate’s website.
BOE ITRF
2025 SESSION
Openings:
- BAP G Senior Technical Assistant, 2nd Class, Research and Training, “Logistics Operator”: 1 position
Job Description - BAP J Senior Technical Assistant, 2nd Class, Research and Training, “Administrative Management Assistant”: 1 position
Job Description
Registration and submission of application materials:
Step 1:Review the job posting
Step 2:Fill out the application form (one form per job type)
Dates: May 20, 2025, to June 20, 2025
Submission of applications:Applications must be sent exclusively by mail via standard registered mail between May 20, 2025, and June 20, 2025 (postmark date), to:
- University of Montpellier
Director of Human Resources – Recruitment, Training, and Support Department – CC 441
163 Auguste Broussonnet Street
34090 Montpellier
Note:Only registered mail can serve as proof that the registration deadline was met in the event of a dispute. Any application submitted in person will be rejected.
For more information:
Tentative dates for committee meetings (pre-selection and candidate interviews): September through mid-October 2025.
Results:
Results will be sent only by mail to the home address provided on the application form.
PROMOTION OF BOE EMPLOYEES THROUGH SECONDMENT
In addition to the standard career advancement pathways—such as internal competitive exams, professional examinations, or placement on a list of qualified candidates— Article 93 of the Law of August 6, 2019, on the Reform of the Civil Service, provides for an exceptional procedure, on an experimental basis, allowing a civil servant with a disability to gain access to a higher-level or higher-category civil service corps or employment category through secondment, followed, where appropriate, by integration into the relevant corps or employment category.
Terms and Conditions:
Be a civil servant and meet both of the following requirements:
- belong to one of the BOE categories listed in paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11 of Article L. 5212-13 of the Labor Code
- demonstrate a certain number of years of public service (the period specified in the special regulations of the detachment corps for admission to that corps through an internal competitive examination)
Selection process:
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee. The committee reviews the applications and assesses each candidate’s professional qualifications to perform the duties of the detachment, then compiles a list of candidates selected for an interview.
