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AD5 Generalist 2026
EPSO/AD/427/26 — Permanent official (AD5)
1,490
Reserve list spots
All remote
Proctored via TAO
6
Exam sections
24
Languages
Verbal Reasoning Numerical Reasoning Abstract Reasoning EU Knowledge Digital Skills EUFTE Writing

Supporting documents had to be submitted by 7 October 2026.

The most competitive EPSO round in history. Our platform is built as an AD5 readiness system: Score Predictor, adaptive practice, EU Knowledge podcasts, EUFTE writing coach, Full exam simulation and report.

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Applications open · deadline 13 October 2026
AD8 AI & Cybersecurity 2026
EPSO/AD/430/26 — 494 places · 2 fields · remote supervised tests
240
Artificial Intelligence
254
Cybersecurity
Verbal Numerical + Abstract Field MCQ EUFTE Essay

Competition for senior AI and cybersecurity professionals, at grade AD8. You choose exactly one field, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity, and sit the field-related test for it — the only test that ranks you. Full prep for the reasoning tests, field practice for your field and the EU-matters essay.

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Applications open · deadline 11 November 2026
AST3 Data Management 2026
EPSO/AST/158/26 — 964 places · 3 fields · remote proctored tests
423
Data processing, analytics and statistics
243
Librarianship and information science
298
Records and archives management
Verbal Numerical + Abstract Field MCQ EUFTE Essay

Assistants at grade AST 3, across three fields, of which you may enter exactly one. We cover all five tests: the reasoning tests, the EU-matters essay and a question bank for your field, written from Annex II of the notice and growing progressively from 30 questions per field.

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Standalone study pack
EU Knowledge Pack
The Story of the Union — English ebook + audiobook
Digital book Audiobook EU Knowledge retention

A separate 2-in-1 narrative guide for EPSO AD5 EU Knowledge. €29 gross, VAT included, paid once. Not included in All-In by default.

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Standalone book
The Shape of the Answer
Abstract reasoning for the EPSO competitions — 190 pages, PDF + EPUB
Abstract reasoning Method + field guide Drills + three timed mocks

For the candidate who can see the pattern but not in sixty seconds. €39 gross, VAT included, paid once. A separate product, not part of any plan.

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Other competitions
Applications closed · deadline was 19 May 2026
AD7 Auditors 2026
EPSO/AD/428/26 — Permanent official (AD7) · Brussels / Luxembourg / Strasbourg
Verbal Numerical Abstract Audit field EU Essay

Competition for experienced audit professionals. Full prep for reasoning tests plus audit-specific content and EU-matters essay. If you applied, start preparing for the next phase today.

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Application window closed · prepare for the next phase
AD7 ICT 2026
EPSO/AD/429/26 — 782 places · 4 fields · Brussels / Luxembourg
204
ICT Infrastructure
228
ICT Project Management
166
Clouds and Networks
184
Data Science
Verbal Numerical Abstract Field MCQ EUFTE Essay

Application window closed on 10 June 2026, 12:00 Brussels time. Supporting documents due 1 October 2026, 12:00 Brussels time. EPSO will communicate test dates for the next phase. Source: EU Careers (official).

Reasoning tests are the gate. The field-specific MCQ ranks candidates. The EUFTE checks written communication on EU matters using the documentation EPSO provides.

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Frontex Standing Corps · selection running 2025–2026
Frontex 2025/2026
EU Border & Coast Guard · 4 categories · talent pool selection
Verbal EU Knowledge Open-ended writing Frontex bank · live and growing

Standing Corps selection (Cat 1 statutory staff + Cat 2/3/4). Reasoning & writing prep ready today. Frontex bank live and growing — 60+ field questions on the EBCG Regulation 2019/1896, Schengen Borders Code, fundamental rights and ethics.

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CAST
Contract Agent Selection · FG III / FG IV
Verbal Reasoning Numerical Reasoning Abstract Reasoning

Temporary contract agent selection. Three CBT reasoning tests — same format as AD5. Your AD5 practice carries over directly.

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★ Bundle · AD5 + AD7 Auditors

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All-In on BOTH competitions, one payment. Versus buying each All-In on its own, you save €69.

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★ Bundle · AD5 + AD7 ICT

Applying for AD7 ICT too? Take the bundle.

All-In on BOTH competitions, one payment. Versus buying each All-In on its own, you save €69.

One payment · All-In on both

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