Becoming a civil servant in Brandenburg, as a teacher, means being taken over into civil service on probation after the preparatory service. That takes an expert medical report from the public health officer (Amtsarzt) on fitness for duty. This guide shows which documents the state requires, why the age limit matters and how you stay covered after the takeover.
Short answer: To take over teachers into civil service on probation, Brandenburg requires an expert medical report on fitness for duty. The appointment must take place before you reach age 47. You also need proof of measles vaccination and a police certificate of good conduct. According to the form, the Staatliches Schulamt Brandenburg an der Havel is responsible. Last updated: August 2026.
The most important points
- The takeover into civil service on probation depends on several documents, including the medical report.
- The appointment must take place before you turn 47.
- The report assesses fitness for duty, meaning whether you can carry out the teaching job on a lasting basis.
- According to the form, the Staatliches Schulamt Brandenburg an der Havel, personnel office, is responsible.
- For the trainee period, secondary sources report a flat-rate Beihilfe since 2020. Clarify its amount with the Beihilfe office.
Which documents does Brandenburg require?
The order on the takeover of teachers into civil service on probation (status August 2026) lists the requirements. The table shows what you need to submit.
| Requirement | What the order asks for |
|---|---|
| Nationality | German within the meaning of the Basic Law, or a citizen of an EU member state |
| Teaching qualification | Teaching qualification and completed preparatory service, governed by the Brandenburg teacher training act (Brandenburgisches Lehrerbildungsgesetz) |
| Age | Appointment before you turn 47 |
| Health | Expert medical report on fitness for duty |
| Vaccination | Proof of measles protection |
| Criminal record | Police certificate of good conduct and a declaration on pending proceedings |
The medical report is the only health check that the order explicitly names.
Why the 47 year age limit matters
The appointment must take place before you reach age 47. If you start the preparatory service later or plan a career change into teaching, check this date early. Build it into your training plan, because a delay can put the takeover at risk.
The health check in practice
The expert report looks at fitness for duty. It is not a routine check-up, but a question of whether you can carry out the work of a teacher on a lasting basis. The report belongs to the documents that must be on file with the personnel office.
Before you book an appointment, ask the school authority which documents the doctor needs and whether a questionnaire is attached. Complete medical records help you avoid requests for more documents.
Who is responsible?
According to the form, the Staatliches Schulamt Brandenburg an der Havel handles the takeover through its personnel office. The order does not state the length of the probation period, which follows state law. For questions about the process, the personnel office is your first contact.
Beihilfe and health insurance after the takeover
Civil servants are exempt from statutory health insurance if they are entitled to Beihilfe (section 6 para. 1 no. 2 SGB V, in German). Beihilfe therefore covers only part of your costs, and you insure the rest yourself.
For trainees in Brandenburg, the advice portal deutsche-beamtenversorgung.de (status October 2026, secondary source) reports a flat-rate Beihilfe since 2020. The employer then pays a fixed amount and you insure the remaining costs. We do not state a sum, because the source gives no confirmed figure. Ask the Beihilfe office to confirm in writing which model applies to you.
Private or statutory coverage
If you are in good health, a private health insurance can complement Beihilfe well. Pre-existing conditions make this harder, because the insurer asks its own health questions and may demand surcharges or exclusions. Answer completely, because under section 19 VVG (in German) incomplete answers have consequences, up to the insurer withdrawing.
A personal consultation can help you work through the options for your case. The page how we work (in German) explains how it runs at Academycon.
What if the report raises concerns?
Then the takeover into civil service on probation does not happen automatically. Check the alternatives with the school authority first. Without civil servant status, Beihilfe usually lapses, and you then need your own coverage under the rules for employees.
From probation to life tenure
After the takeover on probation, the probation period (Probezeit) runs. State law sets its length, and the order does not mention it. Life tenure (Lebenszeit) requires proven performance and continued suitability. Make sure you know that the Beihilfe may change once you are on probation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to see the public health officer?
The order names the expert report on fitness for duty as a requirement for the takeover. That applies in general, not only when something is unusual.
What does fitness for duty mean?
It means being able to carry out the duties of a teacher on a lasting basis. The examiner assesses your health with respect to exactly this job.
Does the age limit also apply to career changers?
The order states the limit for the takeover of teachers. Clarify with the school authority whether it applies to your route before you plan.
Do I need a police certificate of good conduct?
Yes. The order requires a police certificate of good conduct and a declaration on any pending proceedings.
What is flat-rate Beihilfe?
The employer pays a fixed amount, and you insure the remaining costs yourself. The Beihilfe office confirms in writing whether this applies to you.
What you can do now
- Check whether you will be under 47 at the time of appointment.
- Clarify with the school authority which documents you submit, especially the medical report and the police certificate.
- Have the Beihilfe rules for the trainee period confirmed in writing and plan your health insurance.
- Ask the doctor for a report on fitness for duty and keep your earlier medical records ready.
Related guides
- Civil service in Berlin
- Civil service in Bavaria
- Krankenversicherung im Referendariat (in German)
- Beihilfe im Referendariat (in German)
Sources: Order on the takeover of teachers into civil service on probation, Brandenburg (status August 2026, in German), order; Gesetze im Internet, section 6 SGB V (accessed October 2026, in German); Gesetze im Internet, section 19 VVG (accessed October 2026, in German); deutsche-beamtenversorgung.de, flat-rate Beihilfe (secondary source, status October 2026, in German).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
