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

The EPSO AD5 2026 competition (EPSO/AD/427/26) requires candidates to demonstrate proficiency in at least two EU official languages. Understanding the language rules is essential for planning your preparation.

Language 1: Any Official EU Language

Language 1 must be one of the 24 official languages of the European Union. Candidates choose their Language 1 when submitting their application. For AD5 2026, verbal reasoning is taken in Language 1.

Language 2: another official EU language

Language 2 must be one of the official EU languages and must be different from Language 1. For AD5 2026, the non-verbal test areas are taken in Language 2: numerical reasoning, abstract reasoning, EU knowledge, digital literacy and the EUFTE written test.

There is no Assessment Centre in EPSO/AD/427/26: no case study, oral presentation, group exercise or competency-based interview stage is part of this AD5 competition.

How can candidates choose Language 2?

EPSO/AD/427/26 does not limit Language 2 to English, French and German. For preparation purposes, the practical point is simple: train verbal reasoning in your Language 1, then train the remaining AD5 test areas in your chosen Language 2.

Practical Implications for AD5 Candidates

• Choose a different official EU language for L2: it can be any of the official EU languages except the one you selected as L1.
• Match practice to your declaration: prepare each AD5 test area in the language EPSO uses for that test.
• Verbal reasoning: practise in Language 1. PassEPSO supports verbal practice across the 24 EU official languages.
• All other AD5 areas: prepare in Language 2, including EU knowledge, digital literacy and EUFTE writing.

PassEPSO Language Support

PassEPSO allows you to select your Language 1 and Language 2 independently. Verbal reasoning practice is available in the 24 EU official languages. Other AD5 sections follow the Language 2 format.

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