Transition to remotely proctored testing for all EPSO competitions is a strategic choice endorsed by its Management Board (EPSO’s interinstitutional governing body). Our objective is to be faster and more modern, while contributing to the EU’s ‘green policy’ and ensuring cost efficiency. This is an evolutionary development bringing EPSO in line with current international standards for large-scale staff selection procedures.

EPSO understands that remotely proctored testing is new to many people. We want to make sure that all candidates can become familiar with the way remotely proctored testing works in practice. For that reason we have created a number of public notes aimed at giving you as much information and guidance as possible, before you even apply to our selection procedures and are invited to test.

 As of 2023, all competitions are run via remotely proctored tests as decided by EPSO’s management board. This brings a significant gain cost and efficiency-wise, and it is also more environmentally friendly.

Remote test proctoring via our external contractor enables candidates to sit the tests from any location while maintaining the integrity of the tests.

Remote test proctoring allows EPSO to progress faster with competition organisation.