Secretary - European Commission (AST-SC1, 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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# 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. 2
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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.
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# Secretary
# Secretariat - General ( DG SG ) of the European Commission
Selection reference: SG/ COM/2026/1374
Domain*: Support Staff
Where : SG Directorate B - Decision -making & Collegiality , Brussels
Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b
Grade range: AST/SC1 -2
Publication deadline : 07/08/2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)
WE ARE
Une petite équipe de direction dynamique au coeur du processus décisionnel de la Commission,
composée de 4 collaborateurs dont la directrice, et en contact constant avec les 4 unités de la
direction. La direction B « Prise de décision et Collégialité » au Secrétariat général est responsable
de la préparation et du suivi de l'adoption des décisions par la Commission, ainsi que de
l'élaboration des procédures et outils liés au processus décisionnel. La directrice a une
responsabilité spécifique en tant que greffier de la Commission, ce qui inclut l'établissement du
procès -verbal des réunions du Collège des commissaires.
WE PROPOSE
Une opportunité unique d'occuper un poste de secrétariat de direction comportant des
responsabilités spécifiques liées à la préparation du procès -verbal des réunions de la Commission.
Ce poste offre une excellente possibilité d'approfondir les connaissances sur le processus
décisionnel de la Commission avec des contacts nombreux tant au sein de la direction et du SG
qu'avec les cabinets. Tout en faisant partie d'une équipe, le/la collègue choisi(e) pourra gérer ses
tâches avec autonomie. Ce poste exige une grande disponibilité horaire, les besoins de service liés à
la procédure orale exigeant régulièrement de travailler en dehors des heures de bureau habituelles,
y compris le soir et le week -end, si nécessaire.
WE LOOK FOR
Un/une collègue enthousiaste et cordial(e), avec un très bon sens de l'organisation et trouvant de la
satisfaction à offrir un service de qualité et à produire des résultats d’une grande précision . Des
talents de rédaction, une excellente maîtrise du FR et de l'EN et un souci du détail sont
indispensables. La connaissance du processus décisionnel de la Commission est un atout . Rigueur
et discrétion sont essentielles, ainsi qu'un bel esprit d'équipe et un sens aigu des responsabilités. De
la proactivité et un réel goût pour l’organisation d’événements de convivialité et pour le networking
est souhaitable. Une grande disponibilité horaire est nécessaire pour faire face aux besoins du
service. 4
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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 SG -B-HR [email protected]
indicating the selection reference SG/ COM/2026/1374 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 5
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# 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:
FOR AST/SC jobs: 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 documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other
supporting documents).
Languages:
> •
have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the
EU 2
• AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU,
to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.
➢ What about the selection steps?
> 2The 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).
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The post was published internally within the Commission, inter -institutionally, and brought to the
attention of competition laureates.
In accordance with Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, applications from Commission officials,
officials from other Institutions , and laureates of competitions have priority 3. If these candidates do
not best fit the requirements for the position, the Commission can recruit a temporary agent.
For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants , the
post is published directly on the EPSO website, without mandatory prior internal publication .
A selection panel will choose a limited number of candidates for interview, based on the CV and
application form that they submitted. Due to the large volume of applications , we may receive,
only candidates selected for the next step of the selection phase will be notified.
For operational reasons and in order to complete the selection procedure as quickly as possible in
the interest of the candidates and of the institution, the selection procedure will be carried out in
English and French and possibly in a nother language.
# 2. Recruitment
The candidate selected for recruitment will be request
Position details
- Reference
- SG/COM/2026/1374
- Directorate-General
- SG - Secretariat-General
- Vacancy Notice
- Download PDF
- Last Verified
- 24 July 2026
Position overview
This is the official EU Careers listing for Secretary at European Commission based in Brussels at the AST-SC1 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is SG/COM/2026/1374. It is hosted by SG - Secretariat-General, the Directorate-General responsible for this policy area. The role falls under the Support Staff domain.
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> SG/ COM/2026/1374 Version: 14 /0 7/2026
# 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. 2
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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.
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# Secretary
# Secretariat - General ( DG SG ) of the European Commission
Selection reference: SG/ COM/2026/1374
Domain*: Support Staff
Where : SG Directorate B - Decision -making & Collegiality , Brussels
Staff category and Function Group : Temporary agent 2b
Grade range: AST/SC1 -2
Publication deadline : 07/08/2026 - 12.00 (Brussels time)
WE ARE
Une petite équipe de direction dynamique au coeur du processus décisionnel de la Commission,
composée de 4 collaborateurs dont la directrice, et en contact constant avec les 4 unités de la
direction. La direction B « Prise de décision et Collégialité » au Secrétariat général est responsable
de la préparation et du suivi de l'adoption des décisions par la Commission, ainsi que de
l'élaboration des procédures et outils liés au processus décisionnel. La directrice a une
responsabilité spécifique en tant que greffier de la Commission, ce qui inclut l'établissement du
procès -verbal des réunions du Collège des commissaires.
WE PROPOSE
Une opportunité unique d'occuper un poste de secrétariat de direction comportant des
responsabilités spécifiques liées à la préparation du procès -verbal des réunions de la Commission.
Ce poste offre une excellente possibilité d'approfondir les connaissances sur le processus
décisionnel de la Commission avec des contacts nombreux tant au sein de la direction et du SG
qu'avec les cabinets. Tout en faisant partie d'une équipe, le/la collègue choisi(e) pourra gérer ses
tâches avec autonomie. Ce poste exige une grande disponibilité horaire, les besoins de service liés à
la procédure orale exigeant régulièrement de travailler en dehors des heures de bureau habituelles,
y compris le soir et le week -end, si nécessaire.
WE LOOK FOR
Un/une collègue enthousiaste et cordial(e), avec un très bon sens de l'organisation et trouvant de la
satisfaction à offrir un service de qualité et à produire des résultats d’une grande précision . Des
talents de rédaction, une excellente maîtrise du FR et de l'EN et un souci du détail sont
indispensables. La connaissance du processus décisionnel de la Commission est un atout . Rigueur
et discrétion sont essentielles, ainsi qu'un bel esprit d'équipe et un sens aigu des responsabilités. De
la proactivité et un réel goût pour l’organisation d’événements de convivialité et pour le networking
est souhaitable. Une grande disponibilité horaire est nécessaire pour faire face aux besoins du
service. 4
SG/ COM/2026/1374 Version: 14 /0 7/2026
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 SG -B-HR [email protected]
indicating the selection reference SG/ COM/2026/1374 in the subject.
No applications will be accepted after the publication deadline. 5
SG/ COM/2026/1374 Version: 14 /0 7/2026
# 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:
FOR AST/SC jobs: 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 documents that corroborate the eligibility criteria (diplomas, certificates and other
supporting documents).
Languages:
> •
have a thorough knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official languages of the
EU 2
• AND a satisfactory knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official language of the EU,
to the extent necessary for the performance of the duties.
➢ What about the selection steps?
> 2The 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).
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The post was published internally within the Commission, inter -institutionally, and brought to the
attention of competition laureates.
In accordance with Article 29 of the Staff Regulations, applications from Commission officials,
officials from other Institutions , and laureates of competitions have priority 3. If these candidates do
not best fit the requirements for the position, the Commission can recruit a temporary agent.
For temporary agents under Article 2(a) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants , the
post is published directly on the EPSO website, without mandatory prior internal publication .
A selection panel will choose a limited number of candidates for interview, based on the CV and
application form that they submitted. Due to the large volume of applications , we may receive,
only candidates selected for the next step of the selection phase will be notified.
For operational reasons and in order to complete the selection procedure as quickly as possible in
the interest of the candidates and of the institution, the selection procedure will be carried out in
English and French and possibly in a nother language.
# 2. Recruitment
The candidate selected for recruitment will be request
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 24 July 2026, 2 days ago.
The application deadline is 7 August 2026, 10 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.
New to EU careers? Our beginner's guide walks through entry routes, EPSO competitions, and what to prepare. For application logistics see application tips and EPSO competitions.
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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.