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Pruebas de la EPSO

EPSO competitions or selection procedures include a series of tests aimed at assessing general and specific competencies. Please read EPSO’s general competency framework for more information.

The Notice of Competition is the only official document that contains detailed information about the actual tests used by EPSO for a given competition.

This page contains sample tests aimed solely at illustrating the type of tests that may be used by EPSO in its competitions. This page is not aimed at training candidates to pass our selection tests. This is outside of EPSO’s mandate.

If you would like to find out more about EPSO’s selection procedures, we suggest that you also check the EPSO Tests: Myths and Facts page.

EPSO TESTS UNDER THE NEW COMPETITION MODEL

Types of tests

Before candidates are tested their eligibility  is evaluated by the competition’s Selection Board.

The image below illustrates in a nutshell the main types of tests that may be used by EPSO in its selection procedures, both for generalist and specialist profiles. All tests are remotely proctored. Please read carefully our notes on the IT Requirements for passing EPSO’s remotely proctored tests | EU Careers (europa.eu) and on Corporate computers and online tests | EU Careers (europa.eu).

new competition model​

More information will be added soon to this page about the type of tests used under the new competition model

EPSO TESTS UNDER THE FORMER COMPETITION MODEL
  • Eligibility - evaluation of eligibility criteria and minimum requirements is done by the Selection Board.
  • Talent screener- only used for specialist competitions. In their application form, candidates are asked to list all their professional skills, experience and qualifications, which will then be assessed by the Selection Board.
  • Computer based multiple-choice tests - verbal, numerical, abstract reasoning tests and, for certain specialist competitions, tests on field-related competencies. All tests are remotely proctored. Please read carefully our notes on the IT Requirements for passing EPSO’s remotely proctored tests | EU Careers (europa.eu) and on Corporate computers and online tests | EU Careers (europa.eu).
  • Assessment centre phase - the final stage for the testing of general and field-related competencies under EPSO’s former competition model (i.e. before 31 January 2023). Through various tests, Selection Board members evaluate skills such as analysis and problem-solving, communicating, prioritising and organising, delivering quality and results, and others. The Assessment Centre tests are organised in an online format (remote) and the tests usually take place on different dates.

phases

Types of tests

Below for each profile you can find the list of possible tests and some samples of questions that candidates may encounter.

IMPORTANTE

La EPSO no imparte cursos de preparación ni proporciona material para los exámenes aparte de los ejemplos que figuran aquí, ni contribuye en modo alguno a cursos de formación o publicaciones de otras entidades.

Consulte la lista de Contactos para asistencia y formación en los Estados miembros para conocer las actividades de formación y apoyo que ofrecen algunos países de la UE.

En la página EU Careers info – Estados miembros puede también consultar las cuentas que han creado los Estados miembros en las redes sociales para compartir información sobre las oportunidades de trabajo en las instituciones europeas.