Contract Agents / CAST Permanent

On this page you will find some sample tests that candidates may have to pass when taking part in the Contract Agents / CAST Permanent selection procedure.

All these tests will be computer-based and you will take them at the same time via remotely proctored testing. Please read our information note on the core IT requirements for remotely proctored tests.

Reasoning tests for AST

Reasoning tests:

The reasoning tests are multiple-choice tests to assess your ability to think logically and understand verbal and numerical information, as well as the relations between concepts involving no linguistic, spatial or numerical elements (abstract).

Try our samples below: (Please note that the sample tests may take longer than usual to load.)

Verbal reasoning:

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Numerical reasoning:

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Abstract reasoning:

You can also consult an accessible version of these sample tests.

Competency test for each profile

Pending adjustments in the testing system, EPSO will be responsible only for organising the reasoning tests, but not for the competency tests. The recruiting services of the EU institutions will adapt the selection procedure of Contract Agents accordingly, and keep their relevant services informed of the applicable procedure.