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Pre-selection: computer-based multiple choice tests (CBT) - invitation

EPSO/CAST/P/1/2015 – Financial officer FGIII
EPSO/CAST/P/2/2015 – Financial adviser FGIV
EPSO/CAST/P/3/2015 – Project/programme officer FGIII
EPSO/CAST/P/4/2015 – Project/programme adviser FGIV


The invitation to the tests with the booking link and further information are published in the EPSO accounts of the first batch of short-listed candidates during the week of 14 September 2015.

The booking period for the tests is planned to run from 17 to 23 September 2015.
The testing will take place from 24 September to 7 October 2015.

Please note that ONLY short-listed candidates will receive an invitation. The next short-listing will take place in approx. one month.

Before contacting us please make sure you’ve read our specific FAQ's on this selection procedure and all important documents and updates on this page.

Timing of the tests

  • Arrival at the test centre and ID check: 30 minutes before

  • On-screen tutorial: 10 minutes

  • Test (a) Verbal reasoning: 35 minutes (20 questions)

  • Test (b) Numerical reasoning: 20 minutes (10 questions)

  • Break (optional): 10 minutes

  • Test (c) Abstract reasoning: 10 minutes (10 questions)

  • Test (d) Competency test: 50 minutes (25 questions)

  • Satisfaction survey: 5 minutes (optional)

  • End of the test


Please see the Call for Expression of Interest  (BG, CS, DA, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR,