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

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The field-related test is a multiple-choice questionnaire aimed at assessing the skills and knowledge relevant to the field of the competition. The questions are based on the duties required for the specific profile. Each question has four possible answer options, only one of which is correct.

Further details are provided in the notice of competition and in the invitation letter.

This test assesses candidates’ written communication skills.

EPSO may use one or more of the following formats, depending on the needs expressed by the recruiting services for each competition:

1. Written Test (WT) – related to the field(s) of the competition; assesses written communication skills only.
2. Field-Related Written Test (FRWT) – assesses both written communication skills and knowledge in the relevant field.
3. Free-Text Essay on EU Matters (EUFTE) – assesses written communication skills only.

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