EPSO’s testing standards under the new competition model
EPSO’s new competition model makes intensive use of online computer-based testing, namely multiple-choice questionnaires (e.g. reasoning skills tests, EU knowledge and other field-related tests, digital skills tests) and written tests, including translation and linguistic revision exercises.
The table below contains indicative information as regards the number of items and the duration of tests for the two main types of competitions organised by EPSO, Generalist and Specialist. Please note that, in some cases, small variations are possible, in line with the specific needs of the EU institutions and bodies that EPSO works for.
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| Test/Activity | Number of test items | Test duration in minutes | |
| Generalist competitions | Specialist competitions | ||
| Verbal (V), Numerical (N) and Abstract (A) skills | V: 20 N: 10 A: 10 40 items | 65 min. | 65 min. |
| Case study | Not applicable | 45 min. | 45 min. |
| Written Test | Not applicable | 40 min. | 40 min. |
| EU knowledge | 30 items | 40 min. | Not applicable |
| Field-related Multiple Choice Questionnaire | 30 items | Not applicable (see EU knowledge) | 40 min. |
| Digital skills | 42 items | 30 min. | Not applicable |