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 |
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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. |