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). 

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• Verbal reasoning:

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• Numerical reasoning:

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The EU knowledge test consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire covering the European Union, its institutions, procedures, and main policies. References to the sources used to develop this test will be made available on the EPSO website after the notice of competition is published.

In the meantime, you can find a selection of publications here to help you prepare for the EU Knowledge test.

Try our sample tests here.

The digital skills test is designed to assess candidates’ digital literacy and practical knowledge, as relevant to the role.

This test may cover the following five areas:

1. Information and data literacy
2. Communication and collaboration
3. Digital content creation
4. Safety
5. Problem-solving

Try our sample tests here.

The written test will aim at assessing candidates’ written communication skills.  

There are three different types of written tests that EPSO will use according to the needs expressed by the recruiting services for each competition:

1. Written test (WT) related to the field(s) of the competition, assessing only written communication skills.
2. Field-related written test (FRWT), assessing written communication skills and knowledge in the relevant field of the competition.
3. Free-text Essay on EU matters (EUFTE), assessing only written communication skills.

Candidates will be required to respond to the test assignment(s) based on the documentation provided by EPSO and related to the field(s) of the competition, as specified in the notice of competition.

Candidates will be assessed based on the specific ‘anchors’ listed below. (‘Anchors’ refer to the elements considered by test markers (i.e., assessors) when evaluating a given competency.)

• Structures written communication with a logical flow of ideas.

• Writes concisely, avoiding unnecessary words and sentences.

• Presents the subject matter in a clear and understandable way.

• Adapts and tailors writing to suit the intended audience and purpose.

• Uses the information provided effectively to address the assignment.