FGIV is one of the 4 function groups for the contract staff position.
It includes grades from 13-18 and the following categories of tasks: Administrative, advisory, linguistic and equivalent technical tasks, performed under the supervision of officials or temporary staff.
See also the related FAQs and the salary table for contract agents (applicable from 1 January 2024).
A request for review is a formal appeal submitted by a candidate to contest a decision made by the EPSO regarding their participation in a selection procedure. Candidates must submit their request within 10 calendar days from the date the decision is published in their EPSO Account. The review process is conducted by the Selection Board, which assesses the request and takes a decision based on the provided information. If the request is deemed valid, candidates may be allowed to re-enter the competition at the step where they were previously excluded. The purpose of the Request for Review is to ensure fairness and transparency in the EPSO selection process and to provide candidates with the opportunity to address any perceived procedural errors or irregularities.
See also the related FAQs and the Types of complaint.
This term refers to a list of successful candidates/laureates who have passed the selection process for a particular competition, but have not been immediately appointed to a position. These candidates are placed on the reserve list, which serves as a pool of potential candidates for future job openings in the European institutions and contains information on the profile, competencies, and availability of all the successful candidates in a particular selection procedure.
Being on a reserve list is not a guarantee of recruitment, but on average 50% of candidates are recruited within 7 months.
The Verbal Reasoning test consists of several short texts, usually one or two paragraphs, accompanied by a question with 4 to 5 answer options. Candidates must choose the answer that best reflects the information given in the text. This test is part of the three reasoning pre-selection tests (VNAR).
See also the related FAQs.
VNAR stands for Verbal, Numerical, and Abstract Reasoning, which are three types of aptitude tests that candidates are required to take. These tests assess a candidate's abilities in the following areas:
1. Verbal Reasoning: This test evaluates a candidate's ability to understand, analyse, and interpret written information.
2. Numerical Reasoning: This test assesses a candidate's ability to understand and interpret numerical data presented in various forms, such as tables, graphs, and charts.
3. Abstract Reasoning: This test evaluates a candidate's ability to identify patterns, relationships, and logical connections in non-verbal and non-numerical information, such as sequences of shapes and symbols.
These tests are designed to assess a candidate's cognitive abilities and their potential to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, multicultural, and intellectually challenging work environment, such as the European institutions.
See also the related FAQs.
