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.

Here you can find sample tests in all 24 EU languages to familiarise yourself with the OAT testing platform:

BG ES CS DA DE ET EL EN FR GA HR IT LV LT HU MT NL PL PT RO SK SL FI SV

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

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 approximately two months before the test date.

In the meantime, you can find a selection of publications here to help you prepare for the EU Knowledge test. Please note that these materials are for guidance purposes only and do not represent the official source texts used by EPSO for the EU Knowledge test across competitions.

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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

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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 nor a test of factual knowledge. 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.

Here you can find a sample test to familiarise yourself with the testing platform.

Please note that the test will start only once the countdown timer displayed at the top of the window has finished.

• Written Test - EN
• Written Test - FR