CSM seeks two technical officers with a statistical background: public competition in Rome

The Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSM) is announcing a public competition for two positions as technical officers with a statistical profile, within its staff in Rome.

What is it about

The announcement, published in the Official Journal, is a public competition based on qualifications and examinations. Two positions are available. One of the two positions is reserved for staff currently employed by the CSM in Area II, provided they meet the required requirements. The contract is for employment within the CSM's organic role, with a probationary appointment, and the salary is as set forth in Article 39 of the CSM Staff Regulations for the equivalent economic-professional position; the exact salary is not specified in the announcement.

The professional figure

The position covered by the competition is that of a technical officer with a statistical profile. In practice, this position collects, organizes, monitors, and analyzes data to support institutional decisions. Typical activities include the preparation of indicators, reports, and databases, as well as sample analyses, statistical models, and monitoring tools. The required skills range from descriptive and inferential statistics to sampling, data management and quality, use of statistical software, databases, and technical drafting skills. In the context of the CSM, the analysis may focus on indicators related to judicial organization, but it remains a general explanation of the position and does not replace the specific requirements of the announcement.

The main requirements

• Qualifications listed in the announcement or equivalent (old-system degree or specialist/master's degrees listed in the text); equivalence with qualifications obtained abroad is also permitted.
• Possession of at least 2 years of service in a corresponding professional profile in central administrations or bodies of constitutional importance, or membership of the current permanent staff of the CSM, Area II.
• Italian or EU citizenship.
• Enjoyment of political rights.
• Physical fitness for employment.
• Not having reached 51 years of age (the limit does not apply to permanent staff in CSM Area II).
• Knowledge of English and, for EU citizens or non-resident Italians, adequate knowledge of Italian.
• Moral and conduct qualities suitable for participation in competitions for the ordinary judiciary.
• Regular status with respect to military service, if subject to such obligation.
• Not to have been removed, fired, or dismissed from public employment for reasons related to false or irremediably invalid documents.
• All requirements must be met by the application deadline.

The announcement provides further details on the accepted qualifications, the conditions of equivalence and the specific conditions related to the organization's "Area III, economic level 1".

Contract, positions and headquarters

Available positions: 2, one of which is reserved for staff currently employed at the CSM in Area II. Place of work: Rome, please provide the mailing address (Piazza dell'Indipendenza 6, 00185 Rome) for any paper communications. The position is a contract within the CSM's organic role, with the qualification of technical officer, statistical profile, Area III, economic level 1, with a probationary period of 4 months; if successful, the probationary period will be counted as full-time service. The salary is not specified in the announcement, but is provided for in accordance with Article 39 of the CSM Staff Regulations for equivalent economic-professional positions.

How the selection works

The application process is structured around qualifications and exams. The overall score is divided into 9 points for qualifications, 30 points for the written exam, and 30 points for the oral exam. A pre-selection test may be required if the number of questions exceeds 250; in this case, it consists of a multiple-choice quiz on the exam subjects, lasting one hour. The top 100 applicants are admitted to the written test, with possible ties for 100th place. The pre-selection score does not count towards the final ranking.

The six-hour written exam covers descriptive and inferential statistics, sampling theory, statistical models, and multivariate analysis. Candidates with a score of at least 21/30 in the written exam will advance to the oral exam. The oral exam covers the written exam topics, with additional elements of judicial statistics, civil and criminal procedure, the judicial system, databases, and statistical software. Knowledge of English will also be assessed. The ranking of successful candidates is determined by adding the scores of qualifications and tests, taking into account any preferences and precedence; in the event of a tie, the youngest candidate prevails. The ranking remains valid for three years and may be used for additional vacancies.

Deadline and how to apply

Official deadline: October 22, 2026. Applications must be submitted exclusively online within 30 days of the announcement's publication in the Official Journal, by registering and completing the online form in the Competitions section of the website www.csm.it. A certified email address (PEC) in the candidate's name is required for communications. A €10 fee must be paid via bank transfer to the IBAN indicated in the announcement, specifying the candidate's name, surname, and competition name as the reason for payment. After completing the online form, the system generates the application, which must be saved, printed, signed, scanned, and uploaded as a single PDF file (maximum size 2 MB), along with a copy of the candidate's ID and the bank transfer receipt. The PDF must be submitted by the deadline. If the system is unavailable within the last three business days, the application can be sent via registered mail to the CSM address.

Required documents include: a system-generated application, a valid ID, a bank transfer receipt, and, if applicable, any eligible qualifications, to be submitted within 15 days of the written exam via certified email to protocollo.csm@giustiziacert.it, a certified copy of the original. For qualifications, each qualification must be uploaded as a separate PDF, within the specified size limits. Candidates with disabilities are required to provide the details of their recognition decision and any requests for aids or additional time. Successful candidates will be required to submit a self-certification within 30 days of notification of their fulfillment of the requirements and conditions.

If multiple applications are submitted, the last one sent will be considered valid; those who do not receive notification of exclusion will be considered conditionally admitted. It is essential to check the Competition section of the CSM website, where publications constitute notification.

What to know before submitting your application

Before applying, make sure you have the required documents in PDF format and comply with the size restrictions. Verify that you have used a certified email address (PEC) in your name, if applicable, and that you have correctly paid the participation fee. Check the official competition page on the CSM website for updates on pre-selection and test dates, as well as confirmation of any procedural changes.

For further specific details on eligible qualifications, equivalence, and special conditions relating to Area III, economic level 1, we recommend consulting the Official Journal and the Competitions section of the CSM website.

Source of the offer: Official Journal – 4th Special Series Competitions and Exams.