1,490 Places.
One Reserve List.
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The AD5 reserve list is limited. Use PassEPSO to diagnose your weak spots, train under time pressure and use Ask Peter when a static explanation is not enough.
3 weeks until the November testing window
November 2026 is when EPSO plans to start Part 1 (reasoning). No exact date is confirmed.
Supporting documents are due 7 October 2026.
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Turn “I don’t know if I’m ready” into a weak-spot training plan.
Start with the free Score Predictor, then upgrade when you want deeper feedback, more control and more repetition.
Score Predictor
A short diagnostic turns uncertainty into section level, weak spots and a first 7-day action plan before you commit to a full prep block.
30-Day EPSO Readiness Sprint
Included in Advanced and All-In: what to practise each day, why it matters, and when to take mocks instead of adding random volume.
First full exam simulation
Run one complete mock to see whether timing, ranking tests and eliminatory sections are actually holding together.
EUFTE writing coach
Advanced/All-In turn each EUFTE attempt into feedback on structure, clarity, EU context, register and the rewrite focus for the next attempt.
How serious candidates are preparing now
Not with vague reading plans or random quizzes. The stronger routine is visible: diagnose, train timed, review mistakes, and repeat with feedback.
They start with a baseline
A diagnostic shows which sections are already stable and which ones need work before more study time gets wasted.
They train under time pressure
Reasoning speed, EU Knowledge recall and EUFTE structure all need realistic timing, not just passive reading.
They review the mistakes
The advantage compounds when every wrong answer becomes the next correction block instead of a forgotten result.
They avoid practising blind
If you practise outside a feedback loop, you may be giving an advantage to candidates already training with one.
PassEPSO is built around that modern preparation loop: diagnostic → weak spots → timed sessions → feedback → next plan.
Start the diagnostic →The Problem With EPSO Prep Today
You already know this. Here's what we're fixing.
Traditional Academies
- 2,000 questions dumped with zero guidance
- Same material whether you're strong in verbal or not
- 90-minute video lectures after a full work day
- 200-page PDFs on EU treaties nobody reads cover to cover
- "Correct/Incorrect" with no explanation why
- EUR 200-400 for a one-size-fits-all package
- No EUFTE writing practice or essay feedback
- Outdated content, updated once a year at best
PassEPSO readiness system
- Diagnostic practice pinpoints where you need work
- Adaptive tests focus on your actual weak spots
- Micro-sessions that fit around your commute and lunch break
- Audio podcasts on EU Knowledge: learn while you walk
- Static explanations first. Ask Peter walks you through hard questions step by step.
- EUFTE writing simulations graded by AI against official criteria
- Full Digital Skills / DigComp 2.2 coverage — 200+ questions
- Spaced repetition — optimal review scheduling, no wasted time
- Score Predictor shows your readiness and first action plan
One Question. See the Difference.
Click an answer. See how different preparation can feel.
Which institution has the exclusive right to propose new EU legislation?
AI recommendation: 4/5 EU Institutions correct. Move to Budgetary Procedures next.
What You'll Practice
Full AD5 format: reasoning tests, EU Knowledge, Digital Literacy and EUFTE writing. Unlimited practice included.
Verbal Reasoning
Reading comprehension in Language 1 with 4-option MCQs. Passages use EU-style policy texts and timed exam pressure.
Part 1 · ReasoningNumerical Reasoning
Data interpretation in Language 1 with tables, graphs and EU-style statistics. 5-option format matching the real EPSO test.
Part 1 · ReasoningAbstract Reasoning
Pattern recognition in Language 1 with dynamic visual sequences. Pure logical thinking under time pressure.
Part 1 · ReasoningEU Knowledge
Scenario-based EU Knowledge questions in Language 2 from the official EPSO reference documents. Application format, not rote memorization.
Part 2 · EU KnowledgeDigital Literacy
Digital Literacy practice in Language 2 across all 5 DigComp 2.2 competence areas. One of the newest AD5 components.
Part 2 · Digital LiteracyEUFTE Written Test
Realistic 40-minute EUFTE writing simulations in Language 2: briefing notes, policy summaries and structured EU-matters essays.
Part 2 · Written EUFTEField-specific ICT
Field-specific Frontex
Field-specific Audit
Field-specific AI (AD8)
Field-specific Cybersecurity (AD8)
Field-specific Data processing, analytics and statistics
Field-specific Librarianship and information science
Field-specific Records and archives management
Built for Every EPSO Competition
AD5 is our flagship. The reasoning tests work for CAST and FG competitions too — same platform, same prep.
Adaptive Diagnostic
The diagnostic maps your level across AD5 sections, identifies weak spots and turns them into a concrete next-week plan.
Ask Peter AI Tutor
After the static explanation, Ask Peter is there when a hard question still does not click: ask for a step-by-step walkthrough and follow up until the logic is clear. Included in Advanced and All-In.
Real Exam Format
Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning in Language 1; EU Knowledge, Digital Literacy and EUFTE in Language 2. Timed around EPSO’s split Part 1/Part 2 process.
EU Knowledge Podcasts
30-45 minute deep-dive audio episodes covering the 13 official EPSO reference documents. Learn EU institutions while commuting. Multiple languages.
Open podcast library →Score Predictor
Score Predictor turns your answers into section-level fail-risk signals, weak spots and a concrete next-week plan.
EUFTE writing coach
Advanced/All-In provide feedback on structure, clarity, EU context, register and the rewrite focus for the next attempt.
Digital Skills Module
200+ questions across all 5 DigComp 2.2 domains. The newest EPSO component, barely covered by traditional academies.
Spaced Repetition
SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals. Questions you struggle with come back sooner. The ones you know fade to longer intervals.
Full exam simulation
Full timed mock with a comparative report across ranking tests, eliminatory tests, weak spots and timing/readiness feedback.
Start your AD5 preparation with a free diagnostic
Start free, find your weak spots, then upgrade for the feedback loop serious candidates use.
Take the free Score Predictor now to find your weak spots, then upgrade when you want deeper feedback, more control and more repetition. One-off access, no subscription, clear prices before checkout: Starter EUR 49 · Advanced EUR 99 · All-In EUR 149.
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- Full diagnostic (Score Predictor)
- 5 practice questions/day
- Basic progress tracking
- Community feedback access
Starter
Daily practice with structure
One payment.
- 25 practice questions/day
- Section exam simulations
- Spaced repetition
- Full AD5 format
- EU Knowledge podcasts
Advanced
Core toolkit for serious practice — feedback-led path
One payment.
- ♾️ Unlimited practice questions
- Full exam simulation + readiness report
- AI-assisted explanations (20/day)
- EUFTE writing coach (10 graded drafts/month)
- Spaced repetition
All-In
Recommended for complete readiness
One payment.
- ♾️ Everything in Advanced
- ★ AI-assisted tutor: 200/day
- ★ EUFTE writing coach: no monthly cap
- Personal strategy guidance + performance benchmarking
From EUR 49 — start by finding your gap, then train with timing, repetition and feedback while the preparation window is still open.
Two books to read away from the screen
Separate one-off purchases, not part of any plan. Keep training in the app; read these when you want the reasoning explained end to end.
Why Candidates Choose PassEPSO
Created by EPSO candidates
Built by people who went through the same preparation process. Not a generic quiz factory. Every feature addresses real pain points from actual exam preparation.
Updated daily
New questions, improved explanations, and platform enhancements deployed every day. Your preparation material never goes stale. Traditional academies update once a year, if that.
TAO exam replica
Our exam simulations replicate the real TAO testing environment: same question formats, same time pressure, same pass/fail thresholds. No surprises on exam day.
100% of the exam, one price
Other platforms sell modules separately. PassEPSO covers the full AD5 format in all 24 languages from EUR 49. No add-ons, no surprises.
AI that adapts to you
Spaced repetition finds your weaknesses and drills them. The system strengthens what you're bad at and moves past what you already know.
Real Experiences from Real Preparation
Candidates preparing for the AD5 2026 competition share their experience with PassEPSO.
"I tried three other platforms before this one. The difference is night and day — the spaced repetition actually works. After two weeks I could feel my weak spots getting stronger instead of just repeating the same mistakes."
"EUR 49 to start? I spent over EUR 400 on an academy last cycle and got a PDF and two live sessions. This has 1,500 questions with actual explanations, exam simulations, and it keeps getting updated. Absurd value."
"The exam simulation mode is what sold me. Same format, same time pressure, same scoring. I finally know what to expect on exam day instead of just guessing. The abstract reasoning section is especially well done."
"I do 20 minutes on the train every morning. The adaptive system remembers exactly where I left off and what I need to practice. It's like having a tutor that knows my schedule and my weaknesses."
"Being able to practice in my own language made a huge difference. The EU Knowledge podcasts are brilliant — I listen to them while cooking and it actually sticks. Way better than reading endless PDFs."
"What I appreciate most is that new questions keep appearing. Other platforms give you a fixed bank and that's it. Here I can see the content growing every week. Feels like the team actually cares."
Real Questions from Real Candidates
Sourced from recent EPSO preparation webinars and candidate communities. We keep these updated.
EPSO/AD/427/26 (AD5 2026, 1,490 places): EPSO's update of 18 September 2026 says Part 1 (verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning) is planned to start in November 2026. The invitation letter reaches your Single Candidate Portal account about three weeks before your session and names the testing week; the exact date and time appear on the testing platform at least two weeks before the test. Part 2 (EU Knowledge, Digital Skills, EUFTE) has no communicated dates. Supporting documents are due 7 October 2026.
There's no magic number, but consistency beats marathon sessions. Most successful candidates do 1-2 hours of focused daily practice over several months. PassEPSO is designed for micro-sessions that fit around a full-time job: 10 minutes on the commute, 20 minutes at lunch, a podcast episode before bed. The AI optimizes every minute by focusing on your actual weak spots, not material you already know.
No. The AD5 Generalist competition requires only a completed university degree (at least 3 years). No professional experience is needed to apply or pass the tests. However, once you're on the reserve list, recruitment panels do consider experience during interviews for specific vacancies. Young graduates have been selected in past competitions. Focus on maximizing your test scores first; PassEPSO helps you train the full AD5 format with timing, feedback and repetition.
TAO is EPSO's online testing platform where you'll take the actual exams. It runs in your browser with specific requirements: stable internet, full-screen mode, and a webcam. EPSO publishes detailed instructions (check their official guide). The best preparation is to practice under similar conditions. PassEPSO's timed exam simulations replicate the real format: same question types, same time pressure, same pass/fail thresholds, so the TAO environment feels familiar on exam day.
The AD5 Notice of Competition references DigComp 2.2. Stick to that version. PassEPSO includes 200+ digital skills questions mapped to all 5 DigComp 2.2 competence areas: Information & Data Literacy, Communication & Collaboration, Digital Content Creation, Safety, and Problem Solving. This is one of the newest EPSO exam components, and many traditional preparation providers barely cover it. We do, in all 24 languages.
The EUFTE (EU Field-related Test in Essay format) is a 40-minute written exercise. You receive a background document about two weeks before the exam and write a structured response on exam day (briefing note, policy summary, or analytical report). PassEPSO offers realistic EUFTE simulations with AI-powered assessment against the 5 official EPSO evaluation criteria, giving you immediate feedback instead of waiting days for a human reviewer.
Both, depending on the section. For reasoning (verbal, numerical, abstract), timed practice is key because the exam tests speed and technique. For EU Knowledge, you need to study the 13 official reference documents. PassEPSO covers both: adaptive practice tests that sharpen your exam technique, plus EU Knowledge audio podcasts that cover the official EPSO source material, perfect for learning during your commute or while cooking.
Yes. You can participate in multiple EPSO competitions simultaneously. Many candidates apply for AD5, CAST, and FG IV at the same time. The preparation overlaps significantly for reasoning skills. PassEPSO's verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning modules work for all these competitions, not just AD5, so your preparation investment pays off across multiple opportunities.