Civil Servant Status in Thuringia: Medical Exam and Trainee Pay

Civil servant status (Verbeamtung) in Thuringia runs through a medical examination by a public health doctor (Amtsarzt). This guide shows how trainee pay develops to 2028 according to the draft law, which Beihilfe applies during training and how the route to lifetime tenure works.

Key points

• According to the draft, trainee pay at entry grade A 13 is 1,803.92 euros gross from 1 April 2026.
• The draft raises it to 1,863.92 euros on 1 March 2027 and to 1,893.92 euros on 1 January 2028.
• As a rule, trainees without children receive a Beihilfe rate of 50 percent (status October 2026).
• Specialist press reports that the probationary civil servant status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Widerruf) during training is optional.
• Appointment for life follows only after the probationary period (§ 4 Federal Civil Service Act, BeamtStG).

How does trainee pay develop up to 2028?

The table shows the stages in the draft for entry grade A 13. What counts in the end is the promulgated law, not the draft.

The figures appear in the draft and were cross-checked against a second overview that lists the same amounts. Agreement between two overviews does not replace the official gazette, so wait for promulgation before you rely on an amount.

Worked example. Assumption: the stages arrive as the draft states them. Trainee pay then rises from 1,803.92 euros to 1,893.92 euros gross, a gain of 90.00 euros a month. A comparison with other states is in the guide Trainee pay by federal state (in German).

How does Beihilfe work during training?

If you are entitled to Beihilfe, you are not compulsorily insured in statutory health insurance (§ 6 para. 1 no. 2 SGB V). Beihilfe then covers part of your medical costs, and you need to cover the remainder yourself, usually with a Beihilfe tariff. Details on Beihilfe in Thuringia are in the guide Beihilfe in Thuringia.

As a rule, trainees without children receive a Beihilfe rate of 50 percent. The state Beihilfe regulation determines any exceptions, for example for families with children. Read the exact wording, because a summary does not replace it.

Is the probationary status in Thuringia mandatory?

According to specialist press, probationary civil servant status is optional. The other cases run as a public-law training relationship (öffentlich-rechtliches Ausbildungsverhältnis). The difference affects pay and coverage, so ask the appointing authority about both options before you start.

A decision made without advice can have later consequences, for example for health insurance or for recognising periods. Discuss the choice early with the responsible office. If you already pay into a private policy, also check whether a tariff fits well with Beihilfe.

How does the medical examination appointment work?

The public health doctor assesses whether you are fit to practise the profession in the long term. The assessment considers your details, existing records and the course of earlier illnesses. Whether an in-person appointment is needed or documents are enough depends on the procedure.

• Prepare a list of diagnoses, periods of treatment and medication.
• Keep discharge letters and test results, even if they date back some years.
• Clarify with the office whether you complete the questionnaire yourself or review it with your GP.

What do probation and lifetime tenure mean?

Probationary status (Beamtenverhältnis auf Probe) serves a probationary period. The employer then decides on the takeover, and appointment for life follows only afterwards (§ 4 BeamtStG). The length of the probationary period follows Thuringian law, so check it there.

Does civil servant status fit your path in Thuringia?

Civil servant status gives you a firm framework and access to Beihilfe. On the other side, it does not rule out a change, but a health check and state law make a change more complicated. Weigh both sides against your life plans.

• Often a good fit if you want to stay in Thuringia and aim for a stable public sector position.
• Less suitable if existing conditions could make access to private tariffs harder.
• Less suitable if you expect to move to another state soon.

Frequently asked questions

Why are the 2027 and 2028 figures in the text if they are not yet promulgated?

The stages come from the draft (Annex 7). The official gazette could not be checked. Only the promulgated version is binding, which is why we give the figures with their reservation.

Can I become a civil servant without a public health doctor?

As a rule, no. The medical examination is part of the appointment procedure. The responsible office sets the exact steps.

What happens if the public health doctor finds a condition?

The employer decides on the basis of the report. Whether a condition stands in the way of appointment depends on the individual case. Contact the responsible office early so that you can keep to deadlines.

Do I have to be examined again after training?

That depends on the course of your career. Whether a new examination is required at takeover is set by state law. The appointing authority can tell you.

What to do next

1. Ask the appointing authority whether you will be a probationary civil servant or a training relationship employee.
2. Check the trainee pay in the official gazette once the law is promulgated.
3. Calculate your health insurance with the 50 percent Beihilfe rate before you commit.
4. Assemble the documents for the medical examination in good time.

Related guides

• Teacher training in Thuringia 2026/27
• Legal traineeship in Thuringia
• Beihilfe in Thuringia
• Health insurance during training (in German)
• Trainee pay by federal state (in German)

Sources: Federal Civil Service Act (BeamtStG), § 4 (retrieved October 2026); Social Code Book V (SGB V), § 6 (retrieved October 2026); Thuringian draft pay adjustment law 2026 to 2028, Annex 7 (draft, promulgation not confirmed).

Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.