Your Journey to EU Careers Starts Here
Comprehensive study guides and interactive practice to help you ace the EPSO competitions.
Study Guides
Administrator (AD5)
The essential guide for graduates starting their career as an administrator in the EU institutions.
EU Competitions Overview
A quick guide to the main career paths in the EU: Administrators (AD), Assistants (AST), and Contract Agents (CAST).
EU Knowledge Flashcards
Use these interactive flashcards to build a strong foundation in key EU knowledge areas for the AD competition.
Upcoming Competitions and News
EPSO AD5 Competition Confirmed for 2026
The European Personnel Selection Office has officially announced the return of the highly anticipated Administrator (AD5) generalist competition for 2026. This marks the first AD5 competition since 2019, creating a major opportunity for graduates aspiring to a career in the EU institutions.
New Digital Skills Test to be Introduced
EPSO is updating its testing methodology. Future competitions, including the 2026 AD5, are expected to include a new Digital Skills test focusing on practical knowledge of common office software, data literacy, and cybersecurity awareness. Our guides will be updated accordingly.