Beamter/Beamtin in der Wehrverwaltung des Bundes (gehobener nichttechnischer Dienst)

Learning locations include: The Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration): lecture halls, seminar and exercise rooms, libraries. Higher and lower authorities of the Bundeswehr Administration: office spaces. Home (e.g., preparation and follow-up of courses, completion of homework).

Amendment of the Federal Career Ordinance: The new Federal Career Ordinance came into force on March 17, 2026. It opens up needs-based 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 in the higher scientific service.

Occupation Type: Civil service training. Type of Training: Studium (university studies) at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration), practical study sections in higher or lower authorities of the Bundeswehr Administration. Qualification: Bachelor. Duration: 3 years. Tasks and Activities: Civil servants in the higher service of the Wehrverwaltung (defense administration) perform leadership and administrative tasks in various areas of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) administration. They ensure the supply of personnel and material to the armed forces and the Bundeswehr administration, and provide accommodation, catering, and clothing for soldiers. They organize and coordinate educational measures for soldiers and civilian Bundeswehr personnel, and advise on the civilian and military career profiles of the Bundeswehr. Managing the budget of a department, as well as calculating and paying salaries and allowances, are also among their duties.

3 years

The selection process consists of 2 parts. The first part includes a computer-based test focusing on mathematics, verbal analogies, spelling, and concentration. The second part may include a group situation procedure, a short presentation, and an individual interview.

Structure of the Bachelor's degree program in the higher service of the Wehrverwaltung (defense administration): Specialist modules 1-6 at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration): 6 months. Specialist modules 7-10 at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration): 6 months. Practical modules 1 and 2 in a higher or lower authority of the Bundeswehr Administration: 6 months. Specialist modules 11-15 at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration): 6 months. Practical module 3 in a higher or lower authority of the Bundeswehr Administration, practical module 4 (English) at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration), and specialist module 20 (final thesis): 6 months. Specialist modules 16-19 at the Federal University of Public Administration (Department of Bundeswehr Administration): 6 months. Total Studium (university studies) duration: 3 years.

Tuition fees for the Studium (university degree) are not charged. Travel expenses or costs for learning materials may arise. If accommodation is provided at the educational institutions, additional costs may also be incurred.

The Studium (university degree) content is organized in modules. Specialist modules cover areas such as labor, collective bargaining, and social security law; career development; salary and pension law; information management; infrastructure and services; personnel management; psychological and sociological foundations of administrative action; legal, economic, and business administration foundations of administrative action; social compensation law; state and civil law; administrative procedural and civil service law; and scientific work. Practical modules impart professional knowledge and experience and include foreign language training (English in the Bundeswehr).

One should be prepared for the following conditions and requirements: During the specialist modules, attend lectures and seminars in the lecture halls and seminar rooms of the Federal University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration. Independent work includes preparing and reviewing lectures, researching in libraries, preparing presentations, and writing papers (also during lecture-free periods). Organization involves, for example, adhering to submission deadlines for presentations and papers. During the practical modules, participate in practical work (under supervision), such as processing personnel matters and undertaking tasks in budget and treasury management. Foreign language training involves participating in Bundeswehr-specific English courses. Key qualifications, such as problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, are enhanced. Throughout the entire Studium (university degree), performance records, such as module examinations, must be submitted.

The monthly gross basic salary for trainees is 1,744 €. Source: Bundesbesoldungsgesetz (BBesG). Note: In addition to the basic salary, trainee remuneration includes capital-forming benefits, and potentially family allowances and other allowances, remunerations, and surcharges.

In-depth knowledge in the following school subjects is a good prerequisite for a successful Studium (university degree): German: for example, to prepare and deliver presentations. Mathematics: for example, to perform budget calculations or accounting tasks. English: for example, for Bundeswehr-specific foreign language training in English.

The following alternatives are available for the profession of civil servant in the higher non-technical service of the Wehrverwaltung (Federal Defence Administration): Field of Law and Administration: Civil Servant in General Internal Administration (higher non-technical service), Civil Servant in Social Administration (higher service), Civil Servant in Tax Administration (higher non-technical service), Civil Servant in Social Security (higher non-technical service), Civil Servant in Agricultural Social Security (higher non-technical service), Civil Servant in Digital Administration (higher non-technical service), Judicial Officer, Administrative Management, Public Management (undergraduate), Public Law (undergraduate), State and Administrative Science (undergraduate). Commonality: Processing or analyzing and structuring administrative procedures.

The Bologna Process began in 1999, reforming the European higher education landscape with goals including creating a unified European Higher Education Area, harmonizing study programs and degrees (introducing Bachelor's and Master's programs), and improving student and lecturer mobility. In 2019, the diploma program for the gehobener Dienst (higher service) in the Wehrverwaltung (Federal Defence Administration) was converted to a Bachelor's program.

The Ausbildung (vocational training) for the gehobener Dienst (higher service) in the Wehrverwaltung takes the form of a Vorbereitungsdienst (preparatory service) lasting 3 years. It is organized as a Bachelor's Studium (university degree program) and regulated by federal ordinances. The Ausbildung concludes with the career and Bachelor's examination.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's Studium (university degree program), the academic degree 'Bachelor of Laws - Public Administration (LL.B. - Public Administration)' is awarded. The career title is 'Beamter/Beamtin - Wehrverwaltung (gehobener Dienst)'. Please note: The responsible authority determines whether the career path is offered as a Studium.

After their Studium (university degree program), Beamte (civil servants) in the gehobener Dienst (higher service) of the Wehrverwaltung work, for example, in the Federal Office for Infrastructure, Environmental Protection and Services of the Bundeswehr, in the Federal Office for Personnel Management of the Bundeswehr, and in subordinate agencies. They can keep their professional knowledge current or update it through Anpassungsweiterbildung (adaptive further training). The range of topics extends from administrative law to human resources. With suitable qualifications, Beamte in the gehobener Dienst of the Wehrverwaltung have the opportunity to move to the next higher career path after a successful promotion procedure.

Ordinance on the preparatory service for the gehobener nichttechnischer Verwaltungsdienst (higher non-technical administrative service) in the Bundeswehrverwaltung (Federal Armed Forces Administration) (GntDBwVVDV) of March 1, 2019 (BGBl. I S. 205), last amended by Article 2 Section 24 of the ordinance of March 11, 2026 (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 67).

The prerequisite is the Fachhochschulreife (university of applied sciences entrance qualification) or the allgemeine Hochschulreife (general university entrance qualification) or a comparable educational qualification. Furthermore, the following are required for admission to the Studium (university degree program): German citizenship according to Art. 116 of the Basic Law, unrestricted willingness to be transferred, willingness to participate in Bundeswehr deployments abroad if necessary, and a maximum age of 49 years.