As December arrives, many EPSO candidates may find themselves juggling test preparation with holiday festivities. From upcoming competitions to critical exam dates, this month is packed with opportunities and deadlines.
EPSO is currently accepting applications for the Translators AD5 competition until 14 January. If you're applying to the Scientific research administrators competition, you better get your skates on - the competition closes tomorrow. In other news about EPSO applications, EPSO will publish a new competition in January.
For ongoing competitions, key exam dates are just around the corner. Over 5000 AST3 finance candidates will sit their tests on 18 December, with the Crisis and Migration competition following on 8 January for over 6500 candidates. Economists, mark your calendars for 30 January, as your tests close out a packed start to the year.
To ask all your EPSO-related questions from the experts, make sure to join the next Ask Me Anything webcast on 12 December, it's free to register.
Now, find your competition and get prepared:
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AST3 FINANCE EPSO/AST/156/24
Not long now... the test date is 18 December 2024.
Get prepared for the EUFTE (written test) using the EPSO's publicly available document. Simulate taking the test on our platform, submit your response and get an evaluation the following day. Book yourself a slot on the calendar.
Last chance!
Improve your verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning skills and ace the CBT- join a workshop: December CBT workshops schedule
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UPCOMING EPSO COMPETITIONS
Administrators in the field of taxation (AD6)
EPSO announced that applications will open for this competition on 15 January 2025. The last time there was a similar competition was in 2018, so this is a unique opportunity.
Join the free webcast on 17 January, 2025 at noon, Brussels time.
Join the Facebook group to collaborate with fellow candidates.
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OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
EPSO Translators AD5
- Applications opened on 3 December 2024
- Applications are due on 14 January 2025
- Get the full Notice of Competition overview.
Scientific research administrators EPSO/AD/413/24
- Applications opened on 5 November 2024
- Applications are due on 10 December
- Watch the free info webcast.
Prepare for the CBT (reasoning skills tests)
More prep resources:
- 21 tips for EPSO exam preparation mastery - workshop
- Written Test methodology - webinar
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ONGOING EPSO COMPETITIONS
CAST (Contract agent selection tool)
Get your application uploaded and updated in EPSO's CAST database. Optimise it so you stand out for recruiters to take note. If a recruiter notices your application and thinks you'd be a good fit, you'll be invited to sit the CBT:
The next CAST CBT test date is: 17 January 2025
The EPSO CBT (computer-based test) tests your verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning skills. This table summarises the requirements for each test.
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Test type |
Questions |
Duration |
Pass mark |
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Verbal reasoning |
20 questions |
35 minutes |
10/20 |
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Numerical reasoning |
10 questions |
20 minutes |
NR and AR combined passmark: 10/20 |
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Abstract reasoning |
10 questions |
10 minutes |
How to prepare
Master test methodology, learn how to manage your time and sharpen your reasoning skills, and do this by practising under real test conditions:
- Master the EPSO CBT workshops
- Practice questions - verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning questions
- Webinars
- Reasoning test questions with video explanations
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CRISIS & MIGRATION EPSO/AD/403/23
Test date: 8 January 2025
These discount prep packages contain everything you need to succeed on the EPSO exam:
Prep packages
Workshops and webinars
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ECONOMISTS EPSO/AD/402/23
Test date: 30 January 2025
Prep packages
The above packages include practice questions for the reasoning skills tests and for the field-related MCQ.
Boost your prep
- Master EPSO reasoning skills workshops
- Written Test Methodology Webinar
- EPSO Exams Preparation Mastery - live webinar with Andras Baneth
Free resources
- Field-related MCQ resources - a list for each profile for studying
- Join fellow candidates: EPSO Economists Exams Facebook group.
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