Looking for EU institutions vacancies with no EPSO required? This week’s round-up features 10 new EU institutions jobs with no EPSO open competitions, with application deadlines falling between 16 and 27 November 2026.
Unlike centralized EPSO selections – which rely on abstract tests and run for 1-2 years – decentralised and executive EU agencies manage their own recruitment directly. Selection procedures typically consist of one role-specific written test and a panel interview, with successful candidates appointed within 2 to 4 months while shortlisted runners-up secure places on multi-year reserve lists.
At a Glance: This Week’s 10 Vacancies
- Profiles & Grades: 3 Contract Agents (FG IV), 1 Assistant (AST 4), and 6 Administrators (AD 6, AD 7, AD 8, and AD 11).
- Duty Stations: Brussels, Dublin, Paris, Lisbon, Warsaw, Prague, Torrejón de Ardoz, and Bratislava.
- Indefinite Contract Potential: 8 out of 10 roles offer a realistic pathway to an indefinite contract upon second renewal (marked with ✅), unlike standard fixed-term contracts at European Commission headquarters.
How to read the net monthly salary figures:
Each card shows estimated net monthly take-home pay across 4 family scenarios (Single local, Local w. 2 kids, Single expat, and Expat w. 2 kids) adjusted for local correction coefficients. Contract Agent (FG IV) rows display three figures for Grades 13, 14, and 16 based on prior experience, while the EUSPA vacancy displays two figures corresponding to Prague and Torrejón de Ardoz.
📌 Application Tip: EU agency selections are usually for a particular professional profile. When completing the application form and the motivation letter, make sure you mirror those competencies that are mentioned in the vacancy announcement (of course, if you possess them).
Contract Agents (FG III–FG IV)
01 🇮🇪 RESEARCH SUPPORT OFFICER | Contract Agent FG IV
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUROFOUND)
💰 Starting salary for contract agents depends on length of previous work experience.
The three values for each family situation indicate net monthly salary for:
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 4,651 | ~EUR 5,074 | ~EUR 6,047 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 6,705 | ~EUR 7,207 | ~EUR 8,271 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 5,563 | ~EUR 6,082 | ~EUR 7,278 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 8,017 | ~EUR 8,654 | ~EUR 9,902 |
02 🇫🇷 SPECIALIST IN PAYMENTS AND DIGITISATION | Contract Agent FG IV
European Banking Authority (EBA)
💰 Starting salary for contract agents depends on length of previous work experience.
The three values for each family situation indicate net monthly salary for:
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 4,026 | ~EUR 4,503 | ~EUR 5,445 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 5,640 | ~EUR 6,205 | ~EUR 7,322 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 4,756 | ~EUR 5,309 | ~EUR 6,406 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 6,523 | ~EUR 7,188 | ~EUR 8,498 |
03 🇧🇪 LEGAL ADVISER | Contract Agent FG IV
European Research Executive Agency (REA)
💰 Starting salary for contract agents depends on length of previous work experience.
The three values for each family situation indicate net monthly salary for:
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 3,544 | ~EUR 3,964 | ~EUR 4,793 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 4,965 | ~EUR 5,462 | ~EUR 6,445 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 4,187 | ~EUR 4,673 | ~EUR 5,639 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 5,742 | ~EUR 6,327 | ~EUR 7,481 |
Assistants (AST 1–AST 4)
04 🇵🇹 SENIOR SPECIALIST – HORIZONTAL DIGITAL SERVICES | Assistant AST 4
European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 4,008 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 5,348 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 4,775 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 6,243 |
Administrators (AD 5–AD 12)
05 🇵🇱 INTELLIGENCE ANALYST | Administrator AD 7
European Border and Coast Guard Agency (FRONTEX)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 4,846 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 6,449 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 5,883 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 7,654 |
06 🇧🇪 HEAD OF UNIT IN THE EDA POLICY AND MANAGEMENT OFFICE | Administrator AD 11
European Defence Agency (EDA)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 9,201 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 11,302 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 11,060 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 13,337 |
07 🇧🇪 PROJECT OFFICER COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CIS) SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS | Administrator AD 8
European Defence Agency (EDA)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 6,707 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 8,573 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 7,991 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 10,037 |
08 🇧🇪 INTERNAL AUDITOR | Administrator AD 6
Single Resolution Board (SRB)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 5,283 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 7,041 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 6,397 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 8,344 |
09 🇨🇿 🇪🇸 SECURITY AND SERVICE ENGINEER | Administrator AD 6
EU Space Agency (EUSPA)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 4,818 | ~EUR 4,881 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 6,421 | ~EUR 6,506 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 5,833 | ~EUR 5,910 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 7,610 | ~EUR 7,710 |
10 🇸🇰 SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER | Administrator AD 8
European Labour Authority (ELA)
| 🙋♂️🏡 Single local: | ~EUR 5,451 |
| 👨👩👧👦🏡 Local w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 7,172 |
| 🙋♂️✈️ Single expat: | ~EUR 6,418 |
| 👨👩👧👦✈️ Expat w. 2 kids: | ~EUR 8,215 |
Background information
I wrote this article to make it easier to understand the sometimes complex EU HR and administrative rules. However, your individual case might have unique angles due to prior work experience, family situation, or other factors.
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