Beamter/Beamtin bei der Deutschen Bundesbank (gehobener nichttechnischer Dienst)

Learning locations include: Lecture halls, seminar and practice rooms, libraries at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank. Office spaces at the central office, main administrations, and branches of Deutsche Bundesbank. At home (e.g., preparation and follow-up of courses, completing homework).

Amendment of the Federal Career Ordinance: The new Federal Career Ordinance came into force on March 17, 2026. It opens up needs-oriented special access routes to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. A key focus of the reform is the equalization of vocational and academic education. For example, access for individuals with vocational advanced training qualifications such as Bachelor Professional or Master Professional is now also possible in the higher technical administrative service and the higher scientific service.

Occupation Type: Civil service training (Beamtenausbildung). Type of Training: Studium (university studies) at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank, practical study sections in the central office, main administrations, and branches of Deutsche Bundesbank. Qualification: Bachelor. Duration: 3 years. Tasks and Activities: Civil servants in the higher banking service at Deutsche Bundesbank are entrusted with handling the banking transactions of Deutsche Bundesbank. For example, they can work in departments as kassenführende Beamte (cash-managing civil servants) or Kassenaufsichtsbeamte (cash supervisory civil servants). In the central office of Deutsche Bundesbank, they process fundamental issues from all areas of central banking as Sachbearbeiter (specialists). For instance, they are active in foreign exchange trading and investment and conduct money market and capital market transactions. In the main administrations, they primarily deal with matters of operational central bank business and implement the guidelines set by the central office.

3 years

The selection is carried out through a 2-stage process. The 1st part of the selection process consists of an English test and a written aptitude test, which aims to demonstrate intellectual performance, among other things. The 2nd part of the selection process aims to reveal personality and includes a group task, an individual presentation, and a written task.

Structure of the Bachelor Studium (university studies) in the higher banking service at Deutsche Bundesbank: Basic Studium at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank: 6 months. Practical Studium 1 in departments of Deutsche Bundesbank: 2 months. Advanced Studium at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank: 6 months. Practical Studium 2 in departments of Deutsche Bundesbank: 2 months. Specialization Studium 1 at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank: 6 months. Practical Studium 3 in departments of Deutsche Bundesbank: 3 months. Specialization Studium 2 at the University of Deutsche Bundesbank: 4 months. Bachelor thesis: 2 months. Practical Studium 4 in departments of Deutsche Bundesbank: 5 months. Total Studium duration: 3 years.

No Studium (university study) fees are charged. Travel costs or costs for learning materials may arise. If accommodation is provided at the educational institutions, costs may also be incurred.

The Studium (university study) content is organized in modules. Some modules are taught in English. Specialized studies include areas such as business administration, payment transactions, credit and banking supervision, monetary economics, bank and central bank management, financial markets and international economics. Case studies on monetary policy and financial stability, organization, personnel and contract management, digital transformation and advanced analytics, process and project management are also covered. Practical Studium (university study) sections provide professional knowledge and experience.

One should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements: During specialized studies, attend lectures and seminars, partly in English, in the lecture halls and seminar rooms of the Hochschule der Deutschen Bundesbank (University of the German Central Bank). Independent work involves preparing for and reviewing lectures, researching in libraries, preparing presentations, and completing assignments (also during lecture-free periods). Organizationally, it is important to adhere to given deadlines for presentations and assignments. During practical studies, participate in practical work (under guidance), e.g., managing currency reserves, supervising cash transactions. Mobility is required through assignments in various departments of the Deutsche Bundesbank. Key qualifications such as problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills are developed. Throughout the entire Studium (university study), proof of performance, such as module examinations, must be provided.

During the practical Studium (university study) sections, there is an opportunity to complete a 5 to 7-week internship in other European countries, for example, at central banks, supervisory authorities, or suitable international organizations.

The monthly gross basic salary for candidates is 1,744 €. This information is sourced from the Bundesbesoldungsgesetz (BBesG - Federal Remuneration Act). In addition to the basic candidate salary, candidate emoluments include capital-forming benefits, and possibly also family allowances and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects are good prerequisites for a successful Studium (university study): Economics/Law: as the Studium (university study) has a high proportion of business administration and legal teaching content. English: as part of the lectures are held in English. Mathematics: to be able to understand statistics, accounting, or calculations in securities business. German: to be able to write papers and give presentations.

The following alternatives are available for the profession of civil servant at the Deutsche Bundesbank (higher non-technical service): In the field of Law and Administration, you can become a civil servant in tax administration (higher non-technical service) or customs service (higher non-technical service). Commonality: processing financial administrative procedures. In the field of Economics, you can pursue banking, financial services (undergraduate) or financial, economic mathematics (undergraduate). Commonality: processing or analyzing banking and financial transactions.

In 1999, the Bologna Process began, aiming to reform the European higher education landscape. Goals included creating a unified European higher education area, harmonizing study programs and degrees by introducing Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and improving the mobility of students and lecturers. In 2017, the ordinance on the preparatory service for the higher banking service of the Deutsche Bundesbank was issued. This preparatory service is structured as a Bachelor's degree program.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) in the higher banking service at the Deutsche Bundesbank is conducted as a preparatory service or Bachelor's degree program and lasts 3 years. It is regulated by federal ordinances and concludes with a career/Bachelor's examination.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's degree program, the academic degree 'Bachelor of Science - Zentralbankwesen/Central Banking (B.Sc. - Zentralbankwesen/Central Banking)' is awarded. The career title is 'Civil Servant - Banking Service of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Higher Service)'. The responsible authority determines whether the career path is offered as a Studium (university study).

To find the right area of deployment after their Studium (university study), civil servants in the higher banking service at the Deutsche Bundesbank work in the main administrations, branches, and the headquarters of the Deutsche Bundesbank. To stay up-to-date, one can pursue adaptive further training. The range of topics extends from banking and financial services to economics. For career advancement, civil servants in the higher banking service at the Deutsche Bundesbank have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful promotion procedure, if they have the appropriate aptitude. Furthermore, pursuing a further Studium (postgraduate study) can also be considered, for example, obtaining a Master's degree in banking and financial services.

During the in-depth Studium (university study), one of the following specializations is chosen: Supervisory and Financial Stability Functions, Bank Operational Functions, Cross-sectional and IT Functions.

The Ordinance on the preparatory service for the higher banking service of the Deutsche Bundesbank (GBankDVDV), promulgated as Article 2 of the Ordinance of 30.08.2017 (BGBl. I S. 3316), amended by Article 2 of the Law of 12.08.2025 (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 199). Additionally, the Ordinance on the career paths of Bundesbank civil servants (Bundesbanklaufbahnverordnung - BBankLV) of 06.08.2010 (BGBl. I S. 1142), amended by Article 1 of the Law of 12.08.2025 (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 198).

The prerequisite for this Ausbildung (vocational training) is the Fachhochschulreife (qualification for universities of applied sciences) or the allgemeine Hochschulreife (general university entrance qualification), or a comparable educational qualification.