ORSEU - EPSO Competitions Training

EPSO published on 8 May the final number of candidates for the AD5 competition: 174,727 applicants.
Notably, 90% of candidates are not currently working for the EU institutions.
It is also interesting to note that Italian candidates represent 45% of all applicants, far ahead of any other nationality in this AD5 competition.
With a record number of applicants, structured preparation is becoming more important than ever for anyone aiming to secure a place on the reserve list.
We will soon share our 12-week study guide.
Focus your preparation strategically:
- consider the tests carrying the greatest weight in the selection process — this is where targeted effort has the highest impact
- build your strategy around your own profile by identifying your skills, gaps, and how you learn best, so you can study smarter rather than harder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4g1zc53CvI&t=63s

Success is not about doing everything equally—it’s about preparing with focus, structure, and intent.

Thinking about a career in the European institutions?
Getting into the EU institutions is competitive — but the right preparation can make a real difference.
We’ve created dedicated playlists to help you navigate the EU recruitment landscape:
🇪🇺 EU careers & institutions explained
🏛️ Working in the EU institutions
🧭 Step-by-step pathways into EU institutions
🎯 AD5 2026 graduate competition insights
⏱️ EPSO tests & competition preparation
📖 ORSEU resources for EU exam preparation
Whether you are just exploring EU careers or actively preparing for EPSO competitions, these resources are designed to help you better understand the system and strengthen your preparation.
Watch. Discover. Succeed.
👉 Start preparing for your EU career today.

The AD7 competition in the domain of technology is now officially open and offers an excellent career opportunity within the European institutions.

👉 Looking for 782 successful candidates in the field of:
- ICT infrastructure
- ICT project management
- Clouds and networks
- Data science

📅 Application period:
From 06 May 2026 to 10 June 2026

We recommend that you read the competition notice carefully and start preparing as soon as possible.

How can we help you prepare?
Check out our online courses, books and practice tests to maximise your chances of success (link in the comments).

NEW EPSO UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES!

The European Institutions is recruiting IT experts. Are you ready?
EPSO has just updated its list of selection procedures planned for 2026
📅 From 6 May IT experts (grade AD7)

The European institutions are looking for candidates specialising in:
▪ ICT Infrastructure
▪ ICT Project Management
▪ Cloud & Networks
▪ Data Science

The selection procedure will officially open on 6 May. Further details will be published in the Notice of Competition (NoC)

📅 In September: new IT competition (grade AD8)
Experts will also be sought in:
▪ Artificial Intelligence (AI)
▪ Cybersecurity

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News that all AD5 candidates have been waiting for!!

🟦AD5 Graduates testing to start in autumn 2026
We know many of you have been waiting for updates on the AD5 Graduates selection procedure, and we are pleased to share the next step.
💻Testing for the AD5 Graduates selection procedure will start in autumn 2026. The exact dates will be communicated to candidates in due time in the coming months.
We kindly ask you to wait for further updates to help avoid overloading our contact service, as we will share further details as soon as they become available.
We thank all candidates for their continued interest in EU Careers.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, you might find the answers in our FAQs.
https://bit.ly/3QCkiCM

Last week: turn the wait into an opportunity.
This week: here’s how we’re doing it for AD5 candidates at ORSEU Concours.
While testing dates are still pending, we’ve been actively building new resources tailored to the AD5 competition to help you prepare in a focused and effective way.
Over the past month, we have:
- Delivered weekly webinars to help you refine your strategy across reasoning tests, EU knowledge, and written exams
- Developed 40 additional verbal reasoning questions — a key factor in EPSO success (and 40 more coming soon): https://shorturl.at/9iGY3
- Created digital skills questions aligned with the competitencies you will be assessed on: https://shorturl.at/Qg7kn
- Built a complete 12-week study guide to bring everything together in one place
And we’re not stopping here.
We’ve also added a free sample test, with one question for each MCQ test in the AD5 competition.
Because turning waiting time into progress is not just advice — it’s focus, determination, and the will to succeed.

The EU law-making process is something everyone taking the EU knowledge test should know.
If you’re registered for the AD5 competition, have you tested yourself on our simulation platform yet? https://shorturl.at/xpEPo

We know waiting for AD5 testing dates can feel frustrating.
But uncertainty is not a pause, it’s an opportunity!
While we wait, the best use of time is clear: practice, repetition, and steady improvement.
Progress is never linear. Some days feel productive, others feel slow — but every session counts.
This is exactly why we built this 12-week journey with you: to give structure, clarity, and direction when it matters most.
And soon, we’ll be sharing the complete study guide we’ve been developing over these past weeks.
Until then — stay consistent, stay focused, and keep moving forward.

Good news for auditors!
The AD7 competition is now officially open and offers an excellent career opportunity within the European institutions.

👉 Looking for 448 successful candidates!
📅 Application period:
From 14 April 2026 to 19 May 2026

We recommend that you read the notice of competition carefully and start preparing as soon as possible.

How can we help you prepare?
Check out our online courses, books and practice tests to maximise your chances of success (link in the comments).

Your input matters! Tell us how we can best support you in your EU career preparation.
https://www.orseu-concours.com/fr/contact/help-us-help-you