Contract Types
Understanding EU institution employment categories
Temporary Staff
60 jobsFixed-term positions with full EU official benefits. Typically 2-4 year contracts, renewable.
Contract Staff
37 jobsContract agent positions for specific tasks. Function groups FG I-IV with defined salary bands.
Seconded National Expert (Sne)
13 jobsNational civil servants seconded to EU institutions. Maintains home country employment.
About EU Employment Types
Temporary Agents
Employed on fixed-term contracts, typically 2-4 years with possibility of renewal. They receive the same salary and benefits as permanent officials for their grade level.
Contract Agents
Hired for specific tasks or to provide additional capacity. Classified in function groups (FG I-IV) with corresponding salary bands. Contracts typically 3-5 years.
Seconded National Experts
Civil servants from EU member states temporarily assigned to EU institutions. They remain employed by their national administration and receive daily allowances.
Officials
Permanent staff appointed after passing an EPSO competition. Career grades range from AST 1 to AD 16, with job security and EU pension rights.