From January 2025, candidates must apply to open competitions organised by EPSO via the new Single Candidate Portal (also referred to as Portal). The first competition to use this new approach is the competition for administrators in the field of taxation, published by EPSO on 17 January 2025.

The Single Candidate Portal will replace the current EPSO Accounts for applications to open competitions. By introducing the Single Candidate Portal, EPSO wishes to provide candidates with a smoother application experience. The application process will be faster and more efficient, allowing candidates to, for instance, reuse information provided in previous applications.

The new application system is not applicable to all EPSO selection procedures yet. For instance, in the case of selection procedures for contract staff, applicants must still submit their application via the EPSO Account until further notice. Moreover, in the case of open competitions published by EPSO until 31 December 2024, EPSO will continue to publish the relevant correspondence in the candidates’ EPSO Accounts.

Important steps to follow before you can submit your application: 
 

     1.Create an external EU Login Account if you don’t have one yet. The EU Login is essential to access the Portal.  

     2.Navigate through and become familiar with the Single Candidate Portal. 

     3.Complete your profile and set-up your CV in the Single Candidate Portal. 

     4.Apply for a competition by the deadline in the notice of competition. 

     5.Communicate with EPSO using the Single Candidate Portal. 
 

By clicking on the sections below, candidates will receive very important information about the new Single Candidate Portal, as well as detailed instructions on how to apply via the Portal.