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EPSO’s testing standards under the new competition model

EPSO’s new competition model makes intensive use of computer-based testing, namely multiple-choice questionnaires (e.g. reasoning skills, EU knowledge, digital skills) and written tests (e.g. case study, translation and linguistic revision exercises).

The table below contains detailed information as regards the number of items and the duration of tests for the two main types of competitions organised by EPSO, Generalist and Specialist. Please note that, in some cases, small variations are possible, in line with the needs of the EU institutions EPSO works for.

To learn more about EPSO’s test portfolio, visit our dedicated webpage.

 

Test/Activity

Number of test items

Test duration in minutes

Generalist competitions

Specialist competitions

Verbal (V), Numerical (N) and Abstract (A) skills

V: 20

N: 10

A: 10

40 items

65 min.

65 min.

Case study

Not applicable

45 min.

45 min.

EU knowledge

30 items

40 min.

Not applicable

Field-related Multiple Choice Questionnaire

30 items

Not applicable

(see EU knowledge)

40 min.

Digital skills

42 items

30 min.

Not applicable

 

 

 

 

Tutorial

Not applicable

20 min.

20 min.

Break

Not applicable

20 min.

20 min.

Introductory screens

Not applicable

10 min.

10 min.

Total testing time

Not applicable

230 min.

200 min.