EPSO is making moves! Maybe not what we expected but things are happening finally. EPSO recently announced that two competitions will reopen for applications this month. They also introduced the changes in the language regime, as well as the Case Study exam transformation into a variety of written tests. How all this will pan out in the coming months is yet to be seen, but we're sure EPSO will keep us on our toes, as usual.
In non-EPSO developments, the European Commission opened applications for AST3 internal competition, and for added excitement, the European Parliament's Secretariat has announced two open competitions, grade AD6, for Austrian and Dutch nationals.
Follow the quick links below to find the competitions most interesting to you as an EU careers candidate and get all the thrilling details, including how to apply and how to prepare.
- Competitions open for applications
- Ongoing competitions
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Administrators in the field of Transport
- EPSO/AD/410/23 | AD7
- The new date to submit applications is:
- 9 April 2024 at noon (Brussels time)
- The deadline to submit supporting documents is 4 June 2024
- Read the full article summarising the most important details of the Notice of Competition here.
---> FREE RESOURCES
- Free webcast recording detailing the Notice of Competition, much of it still relevant, even with all the changes.
- Resources for the Transport field-related MCQ
- Join the Transport Facebook community here
---> START PREPARING
The EPSO CBT (reasoning skills tests) can be surprisingly difficult, which is why it's imperative to get familiar with the methodology and the format. Keep an eye out for the next scheduled Master the EPSO CBT sessions here.
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Nuclear Inspectors & Policy Officers
- EPSO/AD/411/23 | AD7
- Applications will reopen on 22 March 2024
- Read EPSO Reopens (some) Applications from March 2024 for more details
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COM/AST3/2024 | Internal competition
The European Commission recently released this first competition of 2024, one for assistants, grade AST3.
Important dates >>>
- Application deadline: 27 March 2024 (12:00 PM Brussels Time)
- Deadline to submit supporting documents: 30 April 2024
How to prepare >>>
- FREE INFO WEBCAST (recording)
- Learn everything you need to know about EU policies and institutions: eucourse.eu
- Train your brain with strict time limits and practice tests: EU Knowledge Test practice questions
- The Written Test Simulation will give you the confidence you need for standout results
- Oral Test
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Administrators | European Parliament's Secretariat
- PE/AD/300/2024 | Administrators of Austrian nationality (link to official NoC)
- PE/AD/301/2024 | Administrators of Dutch nationality (link to official NoC)
These competitions have similar Notice of Competitions and both are for grade AD6. The selection procedure is the same, the obvious difference being the language candidates use for the tests - German or Dutch.
Important dates >>>
- Application deadline: 12 April 2024 (noon, Brussels Time)
- Check the official Notice of Competition for details on how to apply
How to prepare >>>
---> Pre-selection MCQ test
---> Other Tests
- Written Test Simulation
- Interview: personal coaching
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Administrators in the field of Energy, Climate & Environment
EPSO/AD/401/22 | AD6 - These candidates sat their case study exams in early February and are now in the midst of Assessment Centre interviews. According to the EPSO website, these are the number of candidates currently undertaking the AC:
- Administrators in the field of energy - 180 candidates
- Administrators in the field of climate - 131 candidates
- Administrators in the field of environment - 151 candidates
Important dates >>>
- Assessment Centre: mid-February 2024 - end of May 2024 (indicative)
- Deadline to submit supporting documents: 30 April 2024
How to prepare >>>
---> EPSO Field-Related Interview Simulations
- Click here to see the schedule for FRI training sessions.
---> EPSO Situational Competency-Based Interview
- See the full schedule of SCBI workshops here.
- Want to know what this EPSO interview is all about? Read Jan De Sutter's free pdf download.to piece together the SCBI puzzle.
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EPSO CAST COMPETITIONS
This is the last round of CAST tests for the foreseeable future. EPSO will announce new dates once a new contractor for remote proctoring has been confirmed.
- Booking period for the CBT: 4-7 March 2024
- Testing will take place on these days: 13-14 March 2024
Here's how to prepare >>>
---> EPSO COMPUTER-BASED TEST (REASONING SKILLS)
Master the EPSO/CAST CBT | Reasoning Skills Methodology
- Verbal Reasoning | Wednesday, 6 March | 17:30-19:30
- Abstract Reasoning | Thursday, 7 March | 17:30-19:30
Check out this free video on our YouTube channel:
***Get more free videos and access EU Training's entire library of reasoning skills video explanations here.***
More free resources >>>
- Unravelling the CAST selection process - the perfect article for those just starting out in the CAST process
- “Secrets” to EPSO Abstract Reasoning Success - free tips on how to tackle this topic
- CAST Exams Facebook group - join one of the largest communities of fellow candidates
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INTERNAL COMPETITIONS
Many of the grades announced in 2023 are still in the Oral Test phase.
Here's how to prepare >>>
WEBINAR
- The recording of How to Succeed in the Oral Test is now available for purchase here
2-HOUR TRAINING SESSIONS | ONLINE
- Thursday, 14 March | Oral Presentation Simulation | 12:30
- Tuesday, 19 March | Interview Simulation | 12:30
HALF DAY TRAINING SESSION | IN-PERSON | IN BRUSSELS
- Friday, 8 March | 14:30-18:30 - Oral Test Simulation
- Thursday, 21 March | 14:30-18:30 - Oral Test Simulation
EU Commission Internal Competition Exams Join to get the news, and useful tips from fellow candidates.
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