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Graduates (Administrators – AD5)

Candidates taking part in a Graduate competition (administrators, grade AD5) may have to pass the following tests:

 

Reasoning tests

The reasoning tests are multiple-choice questionnaires designed to evaluate your logical thinking skills and your ability to understand verbal and numerical information, as well as relationships between abstract concepts that are not linguistic, spatial, or numerical in nature.

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Verbal Reasoning - Available in the following languages: BG ES CS DA DE ET EL EN FR GA HR IT LV LT HU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL FI SV

Numerical Reasoning - Available in the following languages: BG ES CS DA DE ET EL EN FR GA HR IT LV LT HU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL FI SV

Abstract Reasoning - Available in: EN

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

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EU Knowledge test

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.

Digital skills test

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.

Written test - Free-Text Essay on EU Matters (EUFTE)

The EUFTE is aimed at assessing your written communication skills.

Candidates must complete their assignment(s) using the materials provided by EPSO, as specified in the notice of competition.

The EUFTE is not a language test. Candidates will be evaluated 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 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.