You must upload the copy of your diploma by 07/10/2026 at the latest. Please read the instructions on How to fill in the application form.
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By when must I upload my diploma for the Graduate administrator (AD5) competition?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
Do I need a proof (certificate, diploma etc) for my language knowledge?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
No, you don’t need a certificate or a diploma to prove the knowledge of your languages. You will sit the tests in the 2 languages chosen by you in the application form.
What happens if I pass the tests in a competition?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
Candidates who are successful in the competition, will be placed on the reserve list, from which any of the European Union institutions, bodies or agencies may recruit.
Most EU officials begin their careers in Brussels or Luxembourg, where most EU institutions are based and where much of the EU’s policy-making takes place.
Riceverò un'e-mail di conferma dopo aver presentato la mia candidatura a un concorso?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
No. Dopo la presentazione della candidatura non viene inviata un'e-mail di conferma.
Puoi verificare se la tua candidatura è stata presentata cliccando su "Le mie candidature" nel tuo account sul Portale unico dei candidati. Se lo stato della candidatura è "Convalidata", significa che è stata presentata.
Do I have to pay to participate in an EPSO competition?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
No. You never have to pay to participate in our competitions.
Applying for and taking part in EPSO selection procedures is free of charge.
EPSO does not charge any registration or participation fees at any stage of the competition process.
You may come across private companies offering paid preparation courses, training materials or coaching for EPSO competitions. These companies operate independently and are not affiliated with or endorsed by EPSO or the EU institutions.
If you see messages, websites or social media posts suggesting that you must pay a fee to apply for an EPSO competition, please treat them with caution.
Is my EPSO/AD/427/26 application still in draft state?
Laureati (amministratori – AD5)
If you have already submitted your application for competition EPSO/AD/427/26, please disregard the reminder letter to submit your application that was sent to you on 05/03/2026.
To verify the status of your application, please follow the instructions under: Can I modify the content of my application once it has been submitted?
You can verify whether your application has been submitted by clicking on "My applications" in your Single Candidate Portal account. If your application status is "Validated", it means that it has been submitted.