Related FAQs

How will my language knowledge for the CAST Permanent ‘translators’ profile be tested?

EPSO tests will only assess your knowledge of languages as follows:Your language 1 (L1), which can be any of the 24 official EU languages, will be tested through the verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning tests in a form of multiple-choice questions. Your knowledge of L1 needs to be at least at level C1 (proficient user).Your language 2 (L2), which can be chosen from amongst English, French and German, but must be different from L1, will be tested through a language comprehension test in a form of multiple-choice questions. Your knowledge of L2 needs to be at least at level B2 (independent...

Can I create more than one application for the CAST Permanent ‘translators’ profile?

No. Creating more than one application for the same profile, including with different target languages is not permitted.You can declare all you languages under ‘Linguistic skills’ in the application form if you have a working knowledge of more than two official languages. This will allow the recruiting services to find your application according to their specific language needs.

I have a disability or a medical condition that requires adjustments of the selection tests for the CAST Permanent procedure. What do I have to do?

You can request special adjustments of selection tests for the CAST Permanent procedure in your application form by ticking the box ‘special requirements’. You will also need to fill in a detailed information form on your special needs and send us relevant supporting documents.Should you be granted reasonable accommodations for the computer-based tests, you will be informed on the details before your test date. In some cases, defining and putting in place the necessary adjustments may take some time, and therefore you might be invited to take the tests during the next testing period. Should...

Where can I find out more about the working conditions of contract agents?

You can find more information about the employment conditions in the Staff Regulations, as well as the latest information on salaries for officials and contract staff.Further information about the employment conditions in the European Commission is also available in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.