Policy Assistant - European Commission (AST1, Brussels)
About this position
The summary below is published by European Commission on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.
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Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener,
promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU ? Then come and
work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!
Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and
the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union.
Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and
inclusive place to work .
WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring
new skills and competencies throughout your whole career
• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career
• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we
care about your work -life balance
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare , accident and
pension schemes
• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are
strongly promoted
• Multilingual schools for your children
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and
inclusion:
We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of
profiles, including scientists, linguists , IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers
and engineers.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to foster ing a rich, diverse and inclusive working
environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly
welcome applications from all qualified candidates . We actively seek to create a workplace where
each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full
potential.
To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates , we strongly
encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European 2
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Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg,
Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the
merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member
State.
For more information ec.europa.eu/work -with -us
STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non -permanent positions .
There are two categories of non -permanent staff:
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temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of ti me or
to perform highly specialised tasks .
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contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an
insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or
manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed -term contracts (maximum 6 years in
any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite
duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).
For more information on different staff categories
> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential > data changes over time.
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The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL
(Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU
(Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO
(Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish). 7
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Position details
- Reference
- INTPA/COM/2026/1274
- Directorate-General
- INTPA - International Partnerships
- Vacancy Notice
- Download PDF
- Last Verified
- 23 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Policy Assistant at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is INTPA/COM/2026/1274. It is hosted by INTPA - International Partnerships, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the External Relations domain.
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> INTPA/ COM/20 26 /1274 Version: 16/04/2026
Do you want to help shape the future of the European Union? Make the planet greener,
promote a fairer society, or support businesses and innovation across the EU ? Then come and
work for the European Commission where you can really make a difference!
Commission staff are a diverse group of people, who are motivated to help make Europe – and
the world – a better place. They come from the 27 Member States of the European Union.
Different nationalities, backgrounds, languages and cultures make the Commission a vibrant and
inclusive place to work .
WE OFFER GREAT JOBS AND GREAT WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Interesting and challenging jobs with plenty of opportunities for training and acquiring
new skills and competencies throughout your whole career
• Opportunities to move between different policy areas throughout your career
• A package of flexible working conditions including the possibility of teleworking – we
care about your work -life balance
• A competitive financial package, including comprehensive healthcare , accident and
pension schemes
• A multilingual, multicultural workplace where personal and career development are
strongly promoted
• Multilingual schools for your children
We recruit from a wide range of backgrounds and actively promote diversity and
inclusion:
We do not only recruit political scientists and lawyers but are also looking for all kinds of
profiles, including scientists, linguists , IT experts, data analysts and economists, as well as drivers
and engineers.
We are committed to equal opportunities and to foster ing a rich, diverse and inclusive working
environment. We aim for our workforce to be representative of European society and strongly
welcome applications from all qualified candidates . We actively seek to create a workplace where
each staff member feels valued and respected, can give their best and can develop to their full
potential.
To promote diversity and establish a geographically balanced pool of candidates , we strongly
encourage applicants from Member States which are currently underrepresented in the European 2
INTPA/ COM/20 26 /1274 Version: 16/04/2026
Commission workforce to apply. These Member States are currently Austria, the Czech
Republic, Denmark, the Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg,
Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Sweden 1. Recruitment will however remain strictly based on the
merits of all applicants and no positions will be reserved for nationals of any specific Member
State.
For more information ec.europa.eu/work -with -us
STAFF RECRUITED ON CONTRACTS
In addition to permanent officials, the European Commission offers non -permanent positions .
There are two categories of non -permanent staff:
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temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of ti me or
to perform highly specialised tasks .
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contract agents may provide additional capacity in specialised fields where an
insufficient number of officials is available or carry out a number of administrative or
manual tasks. They are generally recruited for fixed -term contracts (maximum 6 years in
any EU Institution), but in some cases they can be offered contracts for an indefinite
duration (in offices, agencies, delegations or representations).
For more information on different staff categories
> 1Please note that the list of underrepresented Member States may be subject to future amendment based on potential > data changes over time.
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The official languages of the European Union are: BG (Bulgarian), CS (Czech), DA (Danish), DE (German), EL
(Greek), EN (English), ES (Spanish), ET (Estonian), FI (Finnish), FR (French), GA (Irish), HR (Croatian), HU
(Hungarian), IT (Italian), LT (Lithuanian), LV (Latvian), MT (Maltese), NL (Dutch), PL (Polish), PT (Portuguese), RO
(Romanian), SK (Slovak), SL (Slovenian), SV (Swedish). 7
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Salary at this grade
Basic monthly salary at AST1 runs from €3,754 (step 1) to €4,248 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €45,048 to €50,976 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.
Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €601 per month at step 1 of AST1) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Brussels. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.
Application timeline
This vacancy was first listed on 16 July 2026, 6 days ago.
The application deadline is 29 July 2026, 5 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.
Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 23 July 2026.
Where to learn more
For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST1 see our AST1 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at European Commission see the European Commission institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Brussels see our Brussels location page; for related vacancies in the External Relations field browse our External Relations domain page.
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Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: . Salary estimate based on EU Staff Regulations.