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15 Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Applications are now open for the The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.
The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year.
Requirements
You need to be a national of a participating country.
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You will need at least a first-level university degree relevant for the exam (at least a relevant Bachelor’s degree or a 3- year equivalent degree).
You need to be 32 years or younger in the year of the examination.
You need to be fluent in either English or French.
Participating Countries
Please see the list of countries in the section on this page.
1. Confirm your eligibility
Carefully review basic application criteria on this page.2. Review the Job Opening
The YPP application period typically opens each June. The job openings, specific to each exam area, will be found through the Job Search function in or the Portal. Read carefully to determine if you meet the requirements.3. Prepare an application
Watch the YPP Application Guide Videos ( and ) prior to applying! A general UN ‘Applicant Guide’ is available in by logging in and clicking on the “Manuals’’ link inside the Main Menu.
Please note that this timeline is for reference only, as it varies a bit from year to year. The below provides an overview of the steps and general time frame of the YPP exams from start to finish.
Application Period
October – November
Applications Screened
December – January
Assessment Process
February – May
Interviews & Results
June – August
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Deadline
November 30, 2026
Funding
Other
Degree Level
Any Level
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