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Ministère de l'économie, des finances et de la souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique

External competitive examination for mining engineer in France, PhD

Deadline
72 days left
Funding
Fully funded
Level
Doctorate
Country
France
Language
French

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This competition recruits, in France, a doctorate holder or a candidate with an equivalent qualification to join the Corps of Mining Engineers. It is aimed at profiles able to connect their research work to industry, energy, environment, standardisation, metrology, or finance topics. Applications must be submitted online by 22 January 2027 at 1:00 p.m., after an initial review of the application file.

Verified on 30 October 2026

This external competitive examination allows PhD holders to join the French Corps of Mining Engineers for senior management roles: applications are open until January 22, 2027, to fill a single position. Applications close on 22 January 2027, that is in 72 days.

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How to apply

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Dépôt en ligne via le lien d’inscription

    “Application deadline for receipt of applications by the Service du Conseil général de l’économie, online using the following registration link: https://demarche.numerique.gouv.fr/commencer/concours-externe-docteurs-corps-des-mines-2027 : 22 January 2027 at 13:00 (Paris time)”

    Official text (French): Date limite de réception des candidatures au Service du Conseil général de l’économie, par internet en utilisant le lien d’inscription suivant : https://demarche.numerique.gouv.fr/commencer/concours-externe-docteurs-corps-des-mines-2027 : le 22 janvier 2027 à 13h00 (heure de Paris)

  • Composition des épreuves

    “2 eligibility tests: 1°) Writing of a synthesis note ... ; 2°) Oral test ... - One admission test: one-hour interview with the jury (coefficient 3).”

    Official text (French): 2 épreuves d’admissibilité : 1°) Rédaction d’une note de synthèse ... ; 2°) Epreuve orale ... - Une épreuve d’admission : entretien d’une heure avec le jury (coefficient 3).

  • Évaluation du dossier pour la pré-admissibilité

    “A pre-admissibility test based on examination of the application file”

    Official text (French): Une épreuve de pré-admissibilité sur examen du dossier de candidature

  • Doctorat requis au 1er janvier 2027 ou équivalent

    “The competition is open to candidates holding, on 1 January 2027, a doctoral degree in an area of competence of the body or demonstrating qualifications at least equivalent awarded under the conditions provided for in articles R. 325-10 and following of the code général de la fonction publique corresponding to the equivalence of titles and diplomas within the framework of recruitment by competition;”

    Official text (French): Le concours est ouvert aux candidats titulaires, au 1er janvier 2027, d’un diplôme de doctorat dans un domaine de compétence du corps ou justifiant de qualifications au moins équivalentes attribuées dans les conditions prévues aux articles R. 325-10 et suivants du code général de la fonction publique correspondants à l’équivalence des titres et diplômes dans le cadre d’un recrutement par concours ;

To be confirmed

  • Information collective en visio

    “An information meeting will be organised on 12 January 2027 at 12:30 by videoconference (The access link will be sent after registration by email to cge.concours@finances.gouv.fr)”

    Official text (French): Une réunion d’information sera organisée le 12 janvier 2027 à 12h30 en Visio (Le lien d’accès sera transmis après inscription par mail au cge.concours@finances.gouv.fr)

Assets

  • Parcours et travaux scientifiques évalués

    “One-hour oral examination on the candidate’s background and the scientific work carried out by the candidate consisting of an oral presentation by the candidate of their thesis, followed by an exchange with the members of the jury (coefficient 2).”

    Official text (French): Epreuve orale d’une heure portant sur le parcours et les travaux scientifiques effectués par le candidat consistant en un exposé oral par le candidat de sa thèse, suivi d’un échange avec les membres du jury (coefficient 2).

Watch points

  • Lien d'inscription externe

    “Deadline for receipt of applications at the Service du Conseil général de l’économie, online using the following registration link: https://demarche.numerique.gouv.fr/commencer/concours-externe-docteurs-corps-des-mines-2027”

    Official text (French): Date limite de réception des candidatures au Service du Conseil général de l’économie, par internet en utilisant le lien d’inscription suivant : https://demarche.numerique.gouv.fr/commencer/concours-externe-docteurs-corps-des-mines-2027

  • Nombre de postes limité

    “1 position is open for the 2027 external competition by qualifications.”

    Official text (French): 1 poste est ouvert au concours externe sur titres de 2027.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is « pre-admissibility ». The trap is not just being a PhD holder, but assuming that a strong academic file is enough when the first filter already tests the solidity of the profile and its fit with a senior management corps. The oral on the thesis and scientific work requires concrete usefulness, not just research excellence. Prepare the file, then rehearse a short presentation that links the thesis to public action before submitting the application through the official link.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

Countries covered

Candidates holding a doctorate, or a recognised equivalent qualification in a field relevant to the corps, may apply. The reference date matters as much as the degree level: the doctorate or equivalent qualification must be obtained by 1 January 2027. Only one position is open, which makes the selection highly competitive.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Identity document or passport
  • Degrees, transcripts and academic records
  • CV or academic and professional background
  • Motivation statement, project or written responses

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