Official EPSO Resources & Links
A curated list of official sources for anyone preparing for an EU competition. Always rely on the official notice of competition for dates, eligibility and test rules. Free Epso Questions is an independent project and is not affiliated with EPSO or the EU institutions.
Competitions and notices
Where every EU selection procedure is announced and explained.
- EPSO – EU Careers home
Official portal of the European Personnel Selection Office.
- Open job opportunities
All competitions and vacancies currently open for application.
- Upcoming competitions (planning)
EPSO's indicative calendar of future competitions.
- Official Journal of the EU (C series)
Notices of competition are legally published here.
- General rules for competitions
Rules, reference documents and guidance for applicants.
Tests and selection process
How tests work and what to expect on test day.
- EPSO selection procedure explained
Official overview of each selection stage.
- EPSO help & FAQ
Answers on applications, accounts, tests and results.
Pay, conditions and staff rules
Salary scales, allowances and the legal framework for EU staff.
- Staff Regulations of EU officials
The legal basis for grades, careers and salaries.
- What the EU offers (pay & benefits)
EPSO's summary of salaries, benefits and conditions.
- European Commission – working conditions
Information about working at the Commission.
Institutions and traineeships
Other official routes into the EU institutions.
- EU institutions and bodies
Directory of all EU institutions and agencies.
- Commission Blue Book traineeships
Paid five-month traineeships at the Commission.
- EU Agencies jobs
Vacancies across decentralised EU agencies.
How to read a notice of competition
Check in this order: eligibility (nationality, languages, diploma, experience), the deadline in Brussels time, the test list with pass marks, and how many candidates go to the next stage. Then test yourself with the score calculator and the full simulation.