
In this case, experts may be required to cover a variety of roles, from financial assistant, to social scientist, webmaster, cyber security engineer, just to name a few. The EU institutions, bodies and agencies may also recruit contract staff to fill specific positions whenever the need arises. Learn more about the process on our CAST Permanent page from which you can apply directly. Those who successfully pass the tests may be invited to an interview and eventually be recruited. These pre-selected applicants will be invited to sit tests organised by EPSO: computer-based multiple-choice tests (MCQ) comprising verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning a competency test (knowledge in the field of specialisation) or a language comprehension test (for linguist profiles).

Whenever recruiting needs arise, the EU institutions, bodies and agencies may search the CAST database and shortlist a limited number of applicants whose skills match the job requirements in question. Submitting an application for the CAST Permanent selection procedure does not mean that candidates will automatically be invited to sit the tests.
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The procedure requires to create an EPSO account and to insert personal, professional and educational information into the CAST database. Applicants should follow the instructions associated with it. On our job opportunities page you can find the CAST Permanent Call for Expressions of Interest for profiles such as finance, political affairs/EU policies, secretaries and clerks, information technology, law, communication, to name but a few. Contract staffĬontract staff are recruited in two ways:Ĭontract Agents may be recruited via the CAST Permanent selection procedure.ĬAST stands for Contract Agents Selection Tool Permanent means that the process is open-ended, with no deadline to submit applications. You can also find out more about EPSO tests, including "EPSO tests: myths and facts", in our FAQs section. Whenever recruitment needs arise, the EU institutions search for suitable candidates in the reserve list and invite the ones who best fit the vacant position to a job interview.ĭepending on the competition, a selection procedure for permanent EU staff may last from a few up to several months. The selection procedure is designed to establish a reserve list of successful candidates. Through various tests, Selection Board members evaluate skills such as analysis and problem-solving, communicating, prioritising and organising, delivering quality and results, and others.

Computer-based Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) tests with verbal, numerical, abstract reasoning and, for certain specialist competitions, field-related competences.There are several steps to a selection procedure, each with a variety of tests and other methods assessing core competencies and professional skills:


The EU institutions select permanent staff through open competitions advertised on our website page.Ī Notice of Competition accompanies each open competition, providing all details about the job profile sought, duties, eligibility criteria and selection procedures.Īll applicants must create an EPSO account, the main tool to receive notifications and communications during a selection procedure.Ī Selection Board, appointed for each competition, is responsible for evaluating candidates throughout the process.Ĭompetitions are announced in all EU official languages.
