EPSO has picked up the pace, with test dates being announced regularly and new competitions added to the 2025 schedule. However, one thing that hasn’t sped up is the wait for final scores and Reserve List results. Candidates from the Lawyer-linguists (2023), Transport, Statisticians, Nuclear energy, AST3 finance, Crisis and Migration, and Economists competitions eagerly await results and final Reserve List announcements.
EPSO also introduced the Single Candidate Portal, a system that aims to streamline the application process, allowing candidates to use a single profile for multiple competitions. All EPSO candidates should start by creating an EU login.
Now it's time to turn our focus to what EPSO has in store for this month, and beyond:
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- Scientific research administrators | 26 February
- AD5 Translators | 6 March
- CAST
- Open for applications - Taxation
- Upcoming competitions - Lawyer-linguists + more
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Scientific Research Administrators EPSO/AD/413/24
Are you ready for exam day? Mark your calendars, if you haven't yet - 26 February 2025 is the big day.
Whether you're just starting, or have been preparing for a while but feel you need more help, we've created a comprehensive guide on how to prepare for this EPSO exam.
Written Test
EPSO is expected to release the Written Test document on 12 February. To support your preparation, we will be offering an Exam-Specific Written Test Simulation + Evaluation service with an assignment based on the real EPSO document.
In the meantime, we already have EPSO-Style Written Test Simulations (with or without evaluations) available as an individual service or as part of a package, here.
Last chance!
Improve your verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning skills and increase your chances of success with an interactive workshop led by one of our experts:
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AD5 Translators | 8 Languages
The test dates are:
6 March 2025
- Reasoning skills tests (L1)
- Language knowledge test (L1)
13 March 2025
- Translation test (L2 to L1)
- Revision test (L2 to L1)
Start training with these EPSO prep packages which include Reasoning skills (Verbal, Numerical and Abstract), Language Knowledge and Language Comprehension practice questions.
Language Knowledge Test practice questions are already available in SIX languages: Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, Maltese and Spanish. The last two will be added very soon!
Join the dedicated Facebook group and become part of a very active and collaborative group of candidates: EPSO Translator & Linguist Exams
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CAST (Contract agent selection tool)
The next CAST CBT test date is: 17 February 2025
Here are the requirements for the verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning skills tests, summarised from EPSO's official Calls for Expression of Interest for Contract Staff.
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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:
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Administrators in the field of taxation (AD6)
Remember to submit your application well before the deadline on 19 February 2025. Need tips on how to apply and prepare? Here are a few suggestions:
- Watch the free recording of the EPSO AD6 Taxation 2025 | Info Webcast
- Under the video you'll find useful links to articles and other resources
- Make the most of your EPSO prep
- Watch the EPSO Preparation Mastery webinar recording to get in the success mindset.
- Join the community of candidates on Facebook: EPSO Administrators in the field of taxation
EPSO prep packages for Taxation coming very soon! Watch this space...
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UPCOMING EPSO COMPETITIONS
EPSO Lawyer-Linguists AD7 | EP - EC - Council
EPSO will open applications for this competition on 4 March 2025. There will be eight language profiles to choose from:
- Danish (DA)
- German (DE)
- English (EN)
- Estonian (ET)
- Croatian (HR)
- Dutch (NL)
- Romanian (RO)
- Slovenian (SL)
Sign up for the free webcast on 10 March 2025 at 12:30, Brussels time.
Have you joined the Facebook group yet? You can do so here: EPSO Lawyer-Linguists.
More upcoming competitions (NoC release dates TBC):
May 2025
- Lawyer-linguists | AD7, Court of Justice of the EU, covering 8 languages
June 2025
- Building specialists | AD7, 3 fields
- Assistants in the field of communication (AST3)
July 2025
- Generalist administrators | AD5
October 2025
- Secretaries | AST/SC1
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