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Assistants (AST-Specialists)

Candidates taking part in the Assistants (AST-Specialists) competition may have to pass the following tests:

 

Reasoning tests for AST

Reasoning tests:

The reasoning tests are multiple-choice tests to assess your ability to think logically and understand verbal and numerical information, as well as the relations between concepts involving no linguistic, spatial or numerical elements (abstract). 

Try our samples below: (Please note that the sample tests may take longer than usual to load.)

  • Verbal reasoning:

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  • Numerical reasoning:

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  • Abstract reasoning:

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

Field-related multiple choice questionnaire

The field-related multiple choice questionnaire (FRMCQ) includes a series of questions, which are designed to test the skills and the knowledge related to the field of the competition. The questions are based on the duties required for the specific profile. Each question is linked to four different answer options, only one of which is correct.

Further information is indicated in the notice of competition and in the invitation letter.

Written test

A test aimed at assessing candidates’ written communication skills.  

There are three different types of tests that EPSO will use according to the needs expressed by the recruiting services for each competition:

  1. Written test (WT) related to the field(s) of the competition, assessing only written communication skills.
  2. Field-related written test (FRWT), assessing written communication skills and knowledge in the relevant field of the competition.
  3. Free-text Essay on EU matters (EUFTE), assessing only written communication skills.
  4. Case study.

Candidates will be required to respond to the test assignment(s) based on the documentation provided by EPSO and related to the field(s) of the competition, as specified in the notice of competition.

Candidates will be assessed 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.