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Competition Overview Aug 26, 2026 8 min read

Teste EPSO CAST: procedura fără termen-limită și cum ajungi de fapt la probe

CAST Permanent nu are termen de înscriere, iar testele sunt exclusiv de raționament. Dar înscrierea nu îți dă o probă: instituțiile te selectează din bază. Condiții pe grupe de funcții, limbile testelor de exemplu și valabilitatea de 10 ani.

Competition Overview Aug 26, 2026 9 min read

AD5, AD7 Audit, AD7 ICT e CAST: che cosa cambia davvero fra loro

Le quattro vie EPSO condividono un solo blocco di ragionamento e divergono in tutto il resto: che cosa si trova in Lingua 2, chi è ammissibile e quale singola prova decide la graduatoria. Dai tre bandi e dalla pagina EPSO sugli agenti contrattuali.

Competition Overview Aug 26, 2026 9 min read

AD5, AD7 Audit, AD7 ICT and CAST: what actually differs in format and eligibility

The four EPSO routes share one reasoning block and differ everywhere else: what sits in Language 2, who is eligible, and which single test decides your rank. Set out from the three notices and EPSO's contract-staff page.

Competition Overview Jul 27, 2026 7 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Reserve List and Eligibility Check: How Final Ranking Works

How the EPSO AD5 2026 reserve list is built: preliminary ranking, final score weights, EUFTE scoring and the eligibility check.

AD5 2026 official amendment published: reasoning tests first, no rescheduling, Part 2 in 2027.

Competition Overview Jun 30, 2026 5 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 amendment: reasoning tests first, remaining tests in 2027

EU Careers has amended AD5 2026: reasoning tests come first in October/November 2026, with EU Knowledge, Digital Skills and EUFTE in 2027.

Competition Overview Jun 11, 2026 7 min read

EPSO AD7 Audit 2026: 7.025 candidati, 15,7 per posto

EPSO ha confermato i numeri ufficiali del concorso AD7 Auditors: 7.025 candidature per 448 posti, 15,7 candidati per posto. Cosa cambia per chi prepara, e come strutturare i prossimi mesi.

Competition Overview Jun 04, 2026 5 min read

EPSO AD7 ICT next-phase checklist after 10 June 2026 (EN/IT)

Urgent EN/IT checklist for EPSO AD7 ICT candidates after the 10 June 2026 application-window close, with final checks and prep next steps.

Competition Overview May 25, 2026 8 min read

EU Official Career Path: From Passing EPSO AD5 to Senior Roles in EU Institutions

Passing EPSO AD5 is the entry point to a career as a permanent official of the European Union. Here is what the next 5, 10 and 20 years can look like — grades, promotions, and how moves between institutions actually work.

Competition Overview May 12, 2026 7 min read

Concorsi UE 2026: l’occasione AD7 ICT ancora aperta prima del 10 giugno

Mappa aggiornata al 4 giugno 2026: AD7 ICT (EPSO/AD/429/26) resta aperto fino al 10 giugno, con 782 posti e pratica gratuita PassEPSO.

Competition Overview May 12, 2026 8 min read

EPSO AD7 ICT 2026: the 4 fields, the 782 posts, and how to prepare after applications close

EPSO/AD/429/26 has 782 AD7 ICT posts across 4 fields. Application window closed 10 June 2026. Field-by-field breakdown, expected profile, and how to decide.

Competition Overview May 12, 2026 8 min read

EPSO AD7 ICT 2026: los 4 campos, las 782 plazas, y cómo prepararte tras el cierre de solicitudes

EPSO/AD/429/26 tiene 782 plazas ICT AD7 en 4 campos. La candidatura cerró el 10 junio 2026. Análisis de cada campo, perfil esperado, y cómo preparar la siguiente fase.

Competition Overview Apr 29, 2026 5 min read

EPSO AD5 2026: reasoning tests first after the official amendment

EU Careers amended AD5 2026 on 30 June: reasoning tests come first in October/November 2026, with the remaining tests in 2027.

Competition Overview Apr 27, 2026 6 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Verbal Reasoning Test: Format, Pass Mark and Scoring Weight

Verbal reasoning is the highest-weighted scored test in EPSO AD5 2026: 35 minutes, 10/20 minimum, 40% of the preliminary ranking and 35% of the final. All facts from EPSO/AD/427/26.

Competition Overview Apr 20, 2026 7 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Without Work Experience: Why New Graduates Are the Target Candidates

EPSO AD5 2026 (EPSO/AD/427/26) requires no professional experience. What the Notice actually says about eligibility, why AD5 is the entry grade, and why the 1,490-seat reserve list is built for new graduates.

Competition Overview Apr 20, 2026 8 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Pass Marks: The Exact Minimum Scores You Need on Each Test

The five pass marks for EPSO/AD/427/26 explained section by section — the exact minimum scores, what they mean for elimination, and realistic competitive targets based on the weighted final ranking.

Competition Overview Apr 16, 2026 4 min read

EPSO Language Requirements for AD5 2026: Language 1 and Language 2

Official AD5 2026 language rules: verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning in Language 1; EU knowledge, digital literacy and EUFTE in Language 2. No Assessment Centre.

Competition Overview Apr 11, 2026 6 min read

EPSO AD5 vs AD6: What's the Difference and Which Should You Apply For?

Confused about the difference between EPSO AD5 and AD6 grades? This guide explains what separates the two administrator grades, eligibility criteria, and why AD5 is the main entry point.

Competition Overview Apr 11, 2026 6 min read

EU Civil Servant Salary Grade AD5: What You Earn in 2026

Wondering what an EU civil servant earns at grade AD5? Discover the official salary scale, allowances, and benefits that come with passing EPSO/AD/427/26.

Competition Overview Apr 06, 2026 8 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Scoring Explained: How Tests Are Weighted and How the Reserve List Is Built

How exactly is your EPSO AD5 2026 score calculated? This guide breaks down the weighting of every test, the minimum thresholds, the two-stage ranking system, and how the reserve list of 1,490 places is determined.

Competition Overview Mar 30, 2026 11 min read

EPSO AD5 2026: The Complete Official Guide to Competition EPSO/AD/427/26

Everything about EPSO/AD/427/26: 1,490 AD5 places, all remote tests, no assessment centre. Based exclusively on the official notice.

Competition Overview Mar 30, 2026 6 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Eligibility Requirements: Who Can Apply?

Everything you need to know about the eligibility criteria for the EPSO AD5 2026 competition (EPSO/AD/427/26). From nationality and education to language requirements, here is what the official Notice of Competition requires.

Competition Overview Mar 27, 2026 5 min read

EPSO AD5 2026 Exam Timeline: Official Stages and Dates

What are the official stages of the EPSO AD5 2026 selection process? From registration to reserve list — a clear breakdown of each phase.

Competition Overview Mar 25, 2026 7 min read

What Is the EPSO AD5 Exam? Complete Guide to the Selection Process

The EPSO AD5 Generalist competition is the main recruitment path for EU administrator positions. Full selection process explained.

Competition Overview Mar 25, 2026 5 min read

The EPSO Reserve List: What It Is and How It Works

What is the EPSO reserve list, how long does it last, and what happens after you are on it? Complete guide.