Free EPSO Test Preparation Resources
EPSO selection procedures include a series of computer-based tests designed to evaluate candidates’ competencies required to work in the European Union institutions.
These tests typically cover:
- Verbal reasoning
- Numerical reasoning
- Abstract reasoning
- EU knowledge
- Digital skills
To help you get a first overview of the full testing experience, you can start with these general resources covering the EPSO test suite as a whole:
EPSO Reasoning Tests
The EPSO reasoning tests are a key part of the pre-selection phase and are designed to assess your ability to understand written information, work with numerical data, and identify logical patterns under time pressure.
Discover how each type of questions is tackled in practice:
Verbal reasoning test: example and explanation of a verbal reasoning question
Numerical reasoning test: example and explanation of a numerical reasoning question
Abstract reasoning test: example and explanation of an abstract reasoning question
👉 To practise under EPSO test conditions
EU Knowledge Test
The EU knowledge test evaluates your understanding of the European Union, including its institutions, policies, values, and functioning. It also assesses your awareness of current developments within the EU framework.
👉 Free preparation resources:
Digital Skills Test
The digital skills test is introduced for the first time in the EPSO AD5 2026 competition. It assesses candidates’ digital competence across five key areas:
- Information and data literacy
- Communication and collaboration
- Digital content creation
- Safety
- Problem-solving
This test reflects the increasing importance of digital proficiency in EU administrative roles.
👉 Free preparation resources:
Europass: test your digital skills
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For further preparation
These free resources can help you understand what the EPSO tests involve and provide an initial way to assess your competencies across the different test types. However, they are best used as a starting point.
For optimal preparation, we recommend complementing these materials with dedicated training tailored specifically to EPSO test formats and requirements. This video will help you understand the different preparation tools available and choose the one that best matches your learning style.
With structured preparation and targeted practice, candidates can significantly improve their performance across all EPSO tests.To practise under EPSO test conditions, you can also consult the official sample test
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