Recruitment procedure

An overview of the different salary groups and the corresponding educational levels is available in the Publications section.

Yes! A career in the police force can offer a new professional challenge for people of all ages working in other fields (“Quereinsteiger”), and is a rich source of diverse and essential talent for a modern police force that is constantly evolving.

The recruitment process was reformed in September 2026. As a result, all candidates for civil service posts now follow the same recruitment pathway.

Candidates first apply for a post, then do the general aptitude test (EAG) organised by the State Centre for Human Resources and Organisation Management (CGPO). The EAG is now an integral part of the recruitment process and can therefore no longer be taken independently of an application.

For further information on the EAG: https://govjobs.public.lu/fr/examen-concours/faq.html

The competitive examination (examen-concours) for candidates wishing to become police officers therefore consists of two parts: the general aptitude test (EAG) organised by the CGPO and the special Police exams focusing on the specific profile of the vacant post, organised by the Police.

This applies to police career levels A1, B1 and C1.

Civilian staff, meanwhile, are recruited in accordance with the same methods and procedures as those applied across the entire public administration.

Yes.

If you passed the general aptitude test (EAG) before 15 September 2026 and have not yet been admitted to the training period (stage), your positive result remains valid.

It retains the period of validity specified at the time it was obtained, namely five years from the date on which the examination board announced the results.

During this period, you may use it to apply for posts in the salary group for which you passed the EAG.

For further information: https://govjobs.public.lu/fr/examen-concours/faq.html

Vacancies are usually published during the month of October on GovJobs , the portal dedicated to recruitment in the civil service. To apply, simply visit GovJobs.lu during the application period to complete your application (you will be redirected to the MyGuichet.lu portal to do so).

Applications for the special Police exams are also made via the GovJobs portal.

All application opening dates are announced in advance.

The general aptitude test (EAG) is organised by the State Centre for Human Resources and Organisation Management (CGPO). You can find details and sample tests by clicking here.

For specific enquiries regarding the organisation and conduct of the general aptitude test, please contact the CGPO:

Telephone: (+352) 247-83200

Email: recrutement@cgpo.etat.lu

Organised by the Police, the special Police exams comprises three main stages, consisting of various tests, including a physical fitness test , language and general knowledge tests (standardised and computer-based), a psychological test and an interview in Luxembourgish, lasting approximately 30 minutes. The level of difficulty of the tests is tailored to.

The physical fitness test (sports test) is the first stage of the special Police exams. It is an eliminatory stage: passing it is a sine qua non prerequisite for continuing the recruitment process, whilst failure results in automatic disqualification. Candidates must have a good level of cardiovascular fitness and overall fitness. The Police organises “Infodag” events (recruitment information days) several times a year, where those interested can try out the sports test.

Important information regarding the physical fitness test as part of the competitive examination (examen-concours) for police officers

Before taking part in the physical fitness test, candidates must present a medical certificate confirming their fitness to do so. Similarly, prior to their admission to police training, candidates are required – as is already the case for other professions – to undergo a medical examination by the occupational health practitioner.

For further information on the medical examination:

•         Règlement grand-ducal du 29 juillet 2020 déterminant les modalités de recrutement du personnel policier modifié par le Règlement grand-ducal du 4 novembre 2026, Chapter 6 "L'examen médical"

•         Règlement grand-ducal du 29 juillet 2020 déterminant les modalités de recrutement du personnel policier, Annexes A et B

The second stage of the special Police exams consists of standardised and computer-based tests:

1.    Tests in French and German are conducted on computers and are designed to assess candidates’ language skills in terms of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary and common phrases.

2.    A general knowledge test (in German and French) in the form of multiple-choice questions covering the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the organisation of the Police. For this test, study materials are made available to candidates to aid their preparation.

Following this second stage, an interim ranking is drawn up based on the results achieved in the standardised, computer-based tests, taking into account the number of vacant posts. Only those candidates who have achieved a qualifying position (among the top 200, plus an additional margin of approximately 40%) are invited to take part in the third stage of the special Police exams.

The psychological test lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours and is conducted on a computer and in German. It assesses the candidate’s logical reasoning, personality and aptitude. No preparation is necessary, and no knowledge-based questions are asked. However, it is advisable to take the test whilst feeling rested and relaxed. The psychological test is an eliminatory stage.

The interview is conducted in Luxembourgish, lasts around 30 minutes, and aims to assess how well the candidate’s profile matches the specific requirements of the post.

Following the third stage (see previous question), a ranking is drawn up based on the results achieved by candidates in the various tests and assessments. For final admission to the training period (stage) of trainee civil servants (fonctionnaire-stagiaire) police officers, successful candidates must also undergo a medical examination and a character reference check.

Candidates who have not been ranked amongst the top 200 participants are placed on a reserve list. In the event of a withdrawal, a medical contraindication following the medical examination, or a negative character reference check, the next candidate on the reserve list (ranked in a qualifying position) may be admitted to the training period (stage).

The Règlement grand-ducal du 29 juillet 2020 déterminant les modalités de recrutement du personnel policier modifié par le Règlement grand-ducal du 4 novembre 2021, allows certificates of successful completion for certain stages of the special Police exams, enabling candidates who have successfully completed part of the examination at a given time, to be exempt from that part when applying again in the future.

At present, Luxembourg nationality is a mandatory requirement.

Yes! In fact, future trainee civil servants (fonctionnaire-stagiaire) in salary group C2 are recruited directly from the Luxembourg Armed Forces, provided they have completed at least 36 months’ military service. For full details and all the relevant conditions, please see our Recruitment section > Police Officers > Becoming a police officer at career level C2.

Apart from this specific case, anyone else serving in the Army may, just as anyone employed by another organisation would, of course also apply for a post (police or civilian) with the Police. In this case, the same procedure applies as for everyone else, depending on the post and salary group in question.

Candidates must present themselves in a manner consistent with the duties of the role and the wearing of a uniform. Body modifications, particularly those visible to the public, such as scarification or incisions, piercings or stretching, branding, and tattoos, whether permanent or temporary, etc., must not indicate membership of a political, trade union, religious or community organisation, nor undermine the obligations of discretion, loyalty and exemplary conduct expected of a law enforcement officer.

For trainee civil servants (fonctionnaire stagiaire) in salary groups A1 and B1, a Category B driving licence is required. Trainee civil servants in salary group C1 do not yet need a driving licence at the time of registration, as they are eligible to register from the age of 17.

No, there is no upper age limit. Candidates simply need to meet all the criteria and satisfy the various requirements.

No two days are the same in the police force. The Police is an attractive employer, both in terms of salary and bonuses and from the perspective of the job itself: a varied day-to-day workload, teamwork, flexible working hours (shift work), and numerous opportunities for internal mobility and career progression. Generally speaking, officers can change departments or units several times during their career, depending on their preferences and interests. Furthermore, since 2026, interested police officers have the opportunity to join the Special Police Unit (USP) upon completion of their training period (stage), following a specific selection process.

Overall, the role of a police officer has become vastly more diverse over the last few decades.

Applications are submitted via the govjobs.lu  platform, which redirects applicants to MyGuichet.lu, where they can securely submit their application online.

An electronic acknowledgement of receipt is then sent to candidates, and they can track the status of their application at any time on MyGuichet.lu .

Our recruitment team regularly attends recruitment fairs and exhibitions. Please feel free to visit our stands, where our staff will be on hand to listen to you and answer any questions you may have. Apart from this, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources Department by telephone or email if you have any questions:

•    Tel.: (+352) 244 24 7200

•    Recruitment of police officers and civilian careers: drh.recrutement@police.etat.lu