Selection process
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) is in charge of the selection of permanent staff and contract agents.
Below you can read a description of the two different selection processes, how to apply and how to be recruited.
Competition model for permanent officials
The EU institutions select permanent staff through open competitions managed by EPSO. A Selection Board, appointed for each competition, evaluates...
CAST permanent selection procedure
With the CAST Permanent procedure the EU institutions, bodies and agencies may recruit contract agents to work in various professional fields. The...
How to apply
On this page you will find some simple steps explaining how to apply to permanent and temporary positions in the EU civil service. Please bear in mind...
How to be recruited
Candidates who are successful in a selection procedure are placed on a ‘ reserve list’ from which all EU institutions can recruit directly, but they...