Necessity · proportionality · equality
Entry requirements
An entry requirement is justified only where it has an objective relationship to the function. A degree, experience, language, location or technical qualification may be necessary for certain positions, but they are not universal requirements based on tradition or prestige.
Pre-Foundation · planned structure, not yet established
Today
There is no entry process open now. Real requirements will be presented only when a function and selection process have actually been created.
In brief
Explain why it exists
Each requirement must connect to a duty, risk or responsibility of the position.
Require only what the function needs
A barrier greater than the functional need must be removed or justified.
Accept comparable competence
Where reasonable, alternative means of demonstrating competence must be accepted.
Accommodation does not reduce merit
Selection processes must provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.
How it works
Identify essential duties.
Link the requirement to the relevant duty or risk.
Check for less exclusionary alternatives and equivalences.
Disclose the rule before selection and allow it to be challenged.
Limits and safeguards
- Wealth, political contributions, personal loyalty, family origin or religion are not required.
- Physical location may be required only where it is objectively necessary for the function.
- Disability cannot be treated as presumed incapacity without a functional assessment and reasonable accommodations.
What this means for you
You have the right to ask, “why does this requirement exist?”. The answer must be functional, not social. If other experience or certification demonstrates the same competence, the Administration must consider equivalence where reasonable.