EMIG Concours Technicien

It is a written examination combining multiple-choice questions with technical and general knowledge items across the domains listed in the syllabus. The official body publishes the current structure, the number of questions and the time allowed on its site, so check there before you plan your revision timetable.

The individual questions are mostly at technician level, not engineering level, but the breadth is what makes it demanding. You need solid mathematics, mechanics and electrotechnics plus acceptable French and general knowledge. Candidates who master one speciality but neglect the rest often find the paper harder than expected.

Retake rules are set by the organising body and can change from one session to the next. There is no universal answer. Read the current notice of competition carefully and, if it is unclear, contact the recruitment service directly rather than relying on what other candidates say.

Most successful candidates spread revision over several weeks rather than cramming. A practical plan is two to three sessions a week, rotating mathematics, drawing, mechanics and electrotechnics, with short weekly blocks for French, HSE and current affairs. Finish with at least two full timed practice papers.

Start with mathematics and applied sciences, because mechanics, electrotechnics and drawing all depend on them. Then work through technical drawing and schematics, followed by applied mechanics and electrotechnics. Add industrial maintenance and HSE, and keep French, general knowledge and reasoning as regular short sessions throughout.

Three patterns recur: neglecting general knowledge and French because they feel less technical, being slow at reading drawings and schematics under time pressure, and skipping the HSE rules that are easy marks. Another common mistake is never practising under timed conditions, so candidates run out of time on the final sections.

Scoring rules, including whether wrong multiple-choice answers cost marks, are decided by the organising body and stated in the official notice. Do not assume a penalty exists or does not exist. Read the instructions on the paper itself before you start answering.

Practise reading orthographic views, sections, dimensioning and standard symbols, then move to simple electrical and hydraulic schematics. Redraw diagrams by hand from memory and label every symbol. Speed matters, so time yourself identifying components and tracing circuits rather than only reading corrected solutions.

You need general awareness, not specialist depth: major national and international events, basic geography, institutions and the economic role of the sector you are applying to. A short weekly review of reliable news is enough. Do not spend hours memorising dates at the expense of technical revision.

Only the official body publishes the notice of competition, registration dates, required documents and examination arrangements. Consult its official website or recruitment service directly. This page is an independent study guide and does not set or confirm any administrative condition.