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French-language translators

Reference number: 
EPSO/AD/418/24

Open for application
03/12/2024
Deadline
14/01/2025 - 12:00 (Brussels time)
Grade: 
AD 5

Institution/Agency
EU institutions
Type of contract
Permanent official
Location(s): 
Brussels (Belgium), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Strasbourg (France)

4. Selection procedure (valid in all cases) - without sample tests link
  • The selection procedure contains several stages. Unless the date and time is confirmed, all timing should be considered indicative.
  • We will communicate with you through your EPSO account.  There you will find all the information related to your progress in the procedure, such as invitations to the tests and your test results.
  • Please check your EPSO account at least twice a week during the selection procedure.
  • You should be aware that it is not enough to obtain pass marks for the tests.
    Only the very top scorers pass to the next stage  of the selection procedure
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Competition overview

This information is indicative. EPSO reserves the right to change the information shown at any time, and regularly publishes updates.

EPSO only publishes the approximate number of candidates admitted to the main stages of the competition.

Final and confirmed information/planning is sent solely via the letters and messages in the candidates’ accounts.

Please note that all tests will be done via remotely proctored testing.

Indicative dates for the testing sessions will be published by EPSO on this dedicated webpage once confirmed.

Competition stage Period/State Start time Number of candidates Minimum score
Applications 03/12/2024 - 14/01/2025 1654
Deadline to submit supporting documents 10/04/2025
The sequence between steps 3 and 4 may be reversed, in line with EPSO’s operational needs. Such possible changes will be communicated by EPSO in due time.

Members of the Selection board

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Important information

EPSO answers your frequently asked questions on the competition for translators (DA, EL, EN, ES, FR, IT, MT and NL)
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Testing session for translators competition in two different days
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No requirement for language-related degrees or diplomas
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No use of dictionaries allowed during testing
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