Administrative Support Agent - European Commission (AST-SC1, Brussels)

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Position details

Reference

COMP/COM/2026/1484

Directorate-General

COMP – Competition

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

24 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Administrative Support Agent at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is COMP/COM/2026/1484. It is hosted by COMP – Competition, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Support Staff domain.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - JOIN THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

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. (Selection reference COMP/ COM/202 6/148 4)

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

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:

> •

temporary agents are recruited to fill vacant positions for a set amount of ti me or

to perform highly specialised tasks .

> •

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.

(Selection reference COMP/ COM/202 6/148 4)

# Administrative Support Agent

# Directorate - General for Competition of the European

# Commission

Select ion reference: COMP/ COM/ 2026/1484

Domain: Secretary

Where : COMP.F.4 Mergers, Brussels

Staff category and Function Group : Tempor ary agent 2 b –Administrative agent

Grade range: AST/SC1 -2

Publication deadline : 03/08/2026 - 12.00 ( noon, Brussels time)

WE ARE

Unit COMP.F.4 is responsible for the control of concentrations (merger control) in Directorate F:

Transport, Post and other services of DG Competition (DG COMP); for developing, implementing,

monitoring and evaluating competition policies and legislation in the field of transport and other

services sectors; and for coordination, negotiation, and representation, including at international

level, of competition policy in the field of transport and other services sectors.

Transport and logistics are part and parcel of all economic activities and directly affect the prices

of goods at different levels of the value chains. Ensuring competitive market structures in these

industries therefore contributes to the performance of the overall economy and is essential to

protect the interests of European consumers.

A core task of our unit is the assessment of mergers in the sector of air, water, land transport,

logistics and related services – among them chiefly the container shipping and airline sectors. In

addition, we deal with mergers in a large number of other service industries which includes for

instance the hospitality and tourism sector, the real estate sector, and the new mobility and e -

mobility sectors.

We are a relatively young team composed of 14 case handlers responsible for investigating cases

and drafting decisions, 4 case assistants responsible for secretarial and organizational support,

usually 2 trainees and 2 case managers coordinating the case work. The unit is part of DG COMPs

Merger Network, whose mission is to enforce merger control rules at EU level across the whole

economy.

WE PROPOSE

We offer a position of a case assistant/secretary. Case assistants/secretaries work as part of case

teams responsible for investigating and analysing the compatibility of notified mergers

with the internal market. (Selection reference COMP/ COM/202 6/148 4)

The case team work involves conducting market investigations, including detailed discussions with

the parties to the merger and their legal and economic advisors as well as their competitors and

customers. Contacts are also made with other regulatory bodies and competition authorities, as

relevant.

The case assistant/secretary is a full member of the team and provides logistical and

administrative assistance, ensuring that procedures are correctly and timely applied. The typical

tasks of a case assistant/secretary in particular include:

- preparation of market investigations through uploading and sending of questionnaires via a

dedicated electronic application,

- recording, distributing and archiving correspondence and other case -related records,

- monitoring of deadlines and workflow during the case,

- preparation and transmission of inter -service consultations,

- knowledge sharing through internal wiki platform,

- liaison with external stakeholders for the organization of meetings,

- preparation and circulation of electronic signatures.

Work may also involve general administrative support to the Head of Unit and the other members

of the Unit, as well as various organisational matters.

Case assistant/secretary works primarily on cases within the unit but may also be allocated to

merger cases handled by other units of the Merger Network. DG COMP has assistants network with

assistants often participating in various cross -unit working groups aimed at improving procedures

and working methods and sharing best practices.

We are a dynamic team working in an informal and friendly atmosphere, both at work and outside.

Each newcomer is welcomed with a one -on -one crash training session with every unit member.

WE LOOK FOR

We are looking for a dynamic colleague who is able to work independently and with a minimum of

supervision, but who is a team player capable to tailor secretarial and administrative support to the

needs of the unit. We require a high degree of accuracy and reliability to deal with sensitive files.

Good organisational and IT skills (including mastering of various commission applications and

software) are required as well as a good command of English. Any other language is an advantage.

A knowledge of DG COMP’s processes and procedures would be an asset. (Selection reference COMP/ COM/202 6/148 4)

HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST?

You should send your documents in a single pdf in the following order:

1. your CV 2. completed application form.

Please send these documents by the publication deadline to COMP -TA [email protected]

indicating the selection reference COMP/COM/2026/1484 ) in the subject.

No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. (Selection reference COMP/ COM/202 6/148 4)

## ANNEX

## 1. Selection

➢ Am I eligible to apply?

You must meet the following eligibility criteria when you validate your application :

Our rules provide that you can only be recruited as a temporary agent at the European Commission if you:

General criteria:

• Are a citizen of a Member State of the EU and enjoy full rights as a citizen

• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service

• Are physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post

• Produce the appropriate character references as to suitability for the performance of the duties.

Qualifications:

In order to be recruited for this position, you must have at least

• a level of post -secondary education attested by a diploma, or

• a level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post -secondary

education , and appropriate professional experience of at least three years .

Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by EU Member State authorities (e.g. by the

Ministry of Education) will be accepted. Furthermore, before recruitment, you will be required to

provide the document

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AST-SC1 runs from €3,292 (step 1) to €3,725 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €39,504 to €44,700 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 €527 per month at step 1 of AST-SC1) 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 20 July 2026, 6 days ago.

The application deadline is 3 August 2026, 6 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 24 July 2026 (2 days ago).

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AST-SC1 see our AST-SC1 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 Support Staff field browse our Support Staff domain page.

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