EPSO Competitions Snapshot

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Are you currently undertaking an EPSO competition or awaiting the release of the EPSO Administrators Generalist AD5 competition?

Here is a short overview of what competitions are coming up next at EPSO and how current competitions are progressing. 

 

2019 AD5 Generalists

This hotly awaited annual competition recruits new members of the civil service to take up roles as Administrators in the various EU Institutions. The Administrators Generalist competition is also the ideal opportunity for graduates to enter into an EU career path. 

There is a lot of buzz at the moment, with many speculating about when the 2019 EPSO Administrators Generalist (AD5) competition will be released. The EPSO website still only states a very broad reference of "Spring 2019".

Over the previous years, the notice of competition for this super popular competition was released sometime in March. However, March has come and gone and still no official announcement has been made by EPSO of when the competition will be released.

While not officially confirmed, our reliable sources say the second half of May 2019.
[UPDATE 15/4: EPSO today announced the official competition release date - 23 May 2019.]

For those candidates that unfortunately weren't successful in the 2018 AD5 round or weren't eligible yet to participate in last year's competition, your chance is almost here - a new selection round will be starting very soon :)

Connect with thousands of other EPSO AD5 hopefuls by joining the EPSO Administrator Generalist Exams (AD5) Facebook group.

To find out more about this competition and what it entails, please view our
FREE 2018 EPSO Administrators (AD5) Information Webcast.

 

Administrators in the field of Audit

A 2019 round of the AD5 Auditors competition is set to kick off on 7 May, with the application deadline marked for 12 June. 

Supporting decision-makers in fulfilling the mission of their institution or body, this is another great opportunity for graduates to begin their careers at a European institution.

The Auditors of the EU institutions are in charge of financial, performance and internal audits. They also provide assurance and advisory services in all operational fields of the EU and therefore can operate in various countries or international organisations.

The nature of the duties requires a wide range of knowledge in fields such as law, accountancy, public administration, finance and economics, project management in the EU’s various areas of competence, IT, audit and assessment techniques.

Want to get posts on developments and connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Get helpful hints and advice via the EPSO Administrators in the field of Audit Exams Facebook group. 

 

Ongoing EPSO Competitions

  • Specialists in Legal Research - Lawyers (AD5 & AD7): The Court of Justice is recruiting specialists in Cypriot, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian and Polish law to be based in Luxemburg. Deadline for applications closed on Tuesday this week, with eligibility checks to commence next. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Legal Specialists Exams Facebook group. 
  • Scientific Research Administrators (AD7): Applications closed for this competition on 26 March. The following number of applications have been received for each competition profile - Quantitative & Qualitative Policy Impact Assessment/Evaluation (1280); Data Science Applications (415); Modelling for Policy Development of Space (350); Telecommunication and Remote Sensing Applications (314); Scientific Knowledge Management & Communication (1272); and Nuclear Research and Decommissioning (335). First eligibility checks will commence followed by Talent Screener reviews. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Scientific Research Administrators Exams Facebook group.
  • EPSO Security Officers and Assistants (AST3 & AD7): The computer-based testing round for this competition concluded on 5 April. Those that score the highest in this exam will go on to have their eligibility checked, followed by Talent Screener reviews. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Security and Protection Officers/Assistants Exams Facebook Group.
  • Heads of Administration in EU Delegations (AST4): Candidates are eagerly awaiting the results of the Talent Screener review to see who has made it through to the Assessment Centre round. The Case Study booking period will be from 15-22 May and the exam will take place at test centers on 4 June. Specific dates for the Assessment Centre have not been announced yet, only that it will commence sometime between mid-May and mid-July. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the 2018 EPSO Heads of Administration in EU Delegations Exams Facebook Group.
  • Administrators in the field of Customs (AD7): The Assessment Centre phase of this competition has just concluded on 11 April. We wish every single candidate the very best of luck. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the 2018 EPSO Administrators: Customs & Taxation Exams Facebook group. 
  • Administrators in the field of Taxation (AD7): With the Case Study exam completed on 4 April, candidates will be setting their sights on Assessment Centre preparation. For this competition, the Assessment Centre will take place between 15 May and 17 June. Time to join an Assessment Centre simulation session! Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the 2018 EPSO Administrators: Customs & Taxation Exams Facebook group.
  • Administrators (AD6) & Assistants (AST3) in the field of Archivistics/Records Management: Unfortunately, the Case Study exam period of this competition has been postponed. While there are no specific dates yet, the Case Study booking period is set to take place sometime in May and the exam in June. No dates for the Assessment Center have been released either. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the 2018 EPSO Archivistics / Records Management Exams Facebook group.
  • Armed Security and Protection Officers (AST-SC): On 21 March results of the Talent Screener were announced. 367 SC-1 and 89 SC-2 candidates have successfully made it through to the Intermediate stage of the competition. Specific dates for this round of testing have not been announced yet, but are expected to take place sometime between mid-June and the end of July. This next round of testing will consist of a physical test and a shooting test. Specific on what each test will entail can be found here. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Security and Protection Officers/Assistants Exams Facebook Group.
  • Irish-Language Translators (AD5): This competition has entered the Assessment Centre phase of testing. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Translator & Linguist Exams Facebook group.
  • Lawyer-Linguists (Court of Justice) (NL & DE - AD7): This week EPSO announced that 17 candidates for the Dutch translator's profile have been invited to participate in the Assessment Centre, which will take place from 13-16 May. No news yet for candidates of the German translator's profile, but hopefully an announcement will be made very soon. Want to connect with other candidates taking part in this competition? Join the EPSO Lawyer-Linguists Facebook group.

If your EPSO competition is about to enter the Assessment Centre phase EU Training has some fantastic preparation resources available: 

EPSO Case Study simulations, with the option to have your report evaluated, are available here. Also, you might find the Case Study Exam Insights webinar recording a valuable source to better understand the methodology of this exam. 

Methodology webinars that explain each Assessment Centre exam in detail and give insightful strategies and preparation techniques: 

EPSO Assessment Centre simulation sessions, Group Exercise and Competency Based Interview Master Classes are regularly held in Brussels. Alternatively, you can request a one-on-one Assessment Centre Personal Coaching session with our EPSO experts here.

 

Competitions Awaiting Final Results

We wish all the candidates the very best of luck!

  • 2018 Graduate Administrators (AD5) 
    The Assessment Centre phase of this competition concluded on 28 March. 
  • 2018 Administrators in the field of Audit (AD5) 
    The Assessment Centre phase of this competition concluded on 4 April. 
  • Administrators in the field of Data Protection (AD6) 
    The Assessment Centre phase of this competition concluded on 27 March. 

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EPSO CAST Opportunities

Applications for the CAST competitions are constantly open with no deadline for registration.

Contract staff positions are available for a wide range of jobs, requiring different levels of qualifications. Register in the CAST database to be considered for such opportunities.

You can apply to as many CAST profiles and/or function groups as you like, there are no limitations with this and will not affect your ability to participate in any other EPSO competition either. 

EU Training offers simulated EPSO CAST practice exams:
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Want to join the conversation and talk to other candidates about this competition?
Join the EPSO CAST Exams Facebook group