AST/SC is a separate grade reserved for Secretaries and Clerks at the European Commission and other EU institutions.
Professionals in the AST/SC grades are usually involved in tasks related to office management and administrative support to managers and staff in AD and AST grades.
Placement in an AST/SC grade does not require completion of university studies (bachelor’s or master’s).
Overview of salaries in the grades AST/SC 1 to AST/SC 6.





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