EPSO AD5 Graduates 2026: Full competition explained (Timeline, tests & tips)

If you have any questions about the training pathways or which option suits you best, feel free to get in touch ([email protected]), and we’ll be happy to help. The 𝗘𝗣𝗦𝗢 𝗔𝗗𝟱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆, and many candidates are looking for clear guidance on what to expect and how to prepare efficiently. In this session, we walk you through the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: the expected timeline, eligibility rules, the full selection process, and the tests you will face — including reasoning, EU Knowledge, digital skills, and the written test (EUFTE). In this webinar you will find: • The expected timeline (Notice of Competition, application window, exams, reserve list) • Who can apply: eligibility requirements, languages, diploma rules • The selection process explained step by step • The tests you are likely to face: reasoning tests, EU knowledge, digital skills, and the written test / EUFTE • The scoring system: minimum score vs. competitive score • Practical preparation advice: what to prioritise now vs. what to leave for later • Q&A: we address recurring questions we’ve received in recent days 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆. The strongest candidates are not the ones who begin after the deadline — but the ones who organise their preparation in advance. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 00:00 Intro 00:53 1. Who we are 05:03 2. What has brought us here today? 05:53 3. Analysis of the notice of competition 35:15 4. Expected timeline (publication, application, exams, reserve list) 41:30 5. When should I start preparing? 43:59 6. Eligibility: who can apply? 44:12 7. Language requirements 46:00 8. Will I be penalised if I chose a L2 other than English? 48:39 9. Can I apply I have not yep graduated? 49:09 10. Do I need professional experience? 49:51 11. Is the effort worth it? 55:06 12. What is the selection process and what tests will I face? 1:14:31 13. What is the scoring system? 1:19:19 14. Our plan for the preparation. 1:27:08 15. How is the platform? 1:28:47. 16. Is is "easy" to get in the reserve list? 1:30:30 17. A final message 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲? 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: AD5 ESSENTIALS: https://www.yepso.eu/courses/109 AD5 ADVANCED SPRINT: https://www.yepso.eu/courses/110 AD5 INTENSIVE PATH: https://www.yepso.eu/courses/111 Intensive preparation: YEPSO! COMPASS / NAVIGATOR: https://www.yepso.eu/courses/112 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: If you couldn’t attend live, leave your questions in the comments — especially under the YouTube video — and we will do our best to reply there. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 / 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰: • Yepso! (website): https://www.yepso.eu • Email: [email protected] • LinkedIn:   / yepso   #EPSO #AD5 #Graduates #EUCareers #EUJobs #EPSOCompetition