EPSO / AD5 / GRADUATE ADMINISTRATORSYour EU career.A complete preparation journey for EPSO AD5. | YOUR COMPLETE STUDY TOOLKIT 4,000 ONLINE REASONING MCQs Abstract · Numerical · Verbal Complete Reasoning Skills e-book 01 / EU KNOWLEDGE E-books · 6,000+ MCQs · Online mocks 02 / DIGITAL SKILLS Theory & practice e-books · Online mocks 03 / WRITTEN TEST EPSO material · E-book · 2 assessed pre-tests |
| ◈ REASONING Think clearly. Work accurately. | ◎ EU KNOWLEDGE Understand Europe. Connect the facts. | ▦ DIGITAL SKILLS Build confidence in digital competence. | ✎ WRITTEN TEST Structure your ideas. Write with clarity. |
TRY BEFORE YOU CHOOSEStart with a free Reasoning mock examAvailable in all languages, with a calculator and scratchpad for Numerical Reasoning.TAKE THE FREE MOCK EXAM → Explore our e-books EU KNOWLEDGE — VIEW BOOK SAMPLE → REASONING SKILLS — VIEW ENGLISH SAMPLE → Reasoning Skills e-book available in Spanish, Greek, Italian, English, French, Romanian and German. |
A meaningful EU careerContribute to policies and programmes affecting people across Europe. | Open to all study fieldsA graduate route into administration, without a professional experience requirement. | European opportunitiesWork in multicultural teams across policy, operations and resource management. |
A book gives you the foundation. Practice helps you apply it. Our preparation connects both, so you can study with a purpose, review your mistakes and build a routine around the skills your next test requires.
01Study with a clear structureBuild your foundation with dedicated e-books, practical methods and worked examples. Learn how to approach each question type before moving on to timed practice. | 02Understand the answer — and the trapUse explained solutions to review your reasoning, spot misleading answer choices and recognise where your method needs to change. Turn mistakes into focused revision. |
03Practise under time pressureCombine topic practice with online mock exams to work on pace and accuracy. Our extended Reasoning option includes 4,000 MCQs across Abstract, Numerical and Verbal Reasoning, alongside the e-book. | 04Prepare beyond ReasoningAdd EU Knowledge resources, Digital Skills theory and practice, and Written Test preparation based on EPSO material, an e-book with suggested topics and two pre-test attempts with individual assessment. Complete packages bring the four areas together; individual resources let you focus on a specific need. |
05Choose the preparation that fits youStart with a book, combine it with mocks, or select a complete AD5 package. Compare the exact contents and price of each option below to match your study needs and budget. | 06Get guidance for your next stepContact Your Study Community with questions about our material or package choice. Written Test preparation uses the material uploaded by EPSO and includes an e-book with suggested topics plus two pre-test attempts with individual assessment. |
From a focused e-book to complete preparation: compare the study material, online practice and support included in each option.
Basic Complete€400
| Full Preparation€550
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Reasoning E-book€80
| Book + 50 Mock Exams€120
| Book + 100 Mock Exams€180
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EU Knowledge E-book€80
| EU Knowledge Basic€120
| EU Knowledge Full€200
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Digital Skills E-book€80
| Digital Skills Basic€120
| Digital Skills Full€200
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Written Test & Feedback€120
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Select each product for its exact contents and available languages. All packages, including the €180 Book + 100 Mock Exams option, link directly to their store pages. Complete packages include Written Test support; individual subject resources are separate products.
01 • FROM NOVEMBER 2026Reasoning firstVerbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning.Practise accurate decisions under time pressure and review every mistake. Minimum scores: 10/20 verbal and 10/20 combined numerical + abstract. | 02 • DURING 2027Build your wider skillsEU Knowledge • Digital Skills • EUFTE.Study EU institutions and policies, develop digital competence and practise clear, structured writing. Dates will be announced by EPSO. |
Official EPSO competition information →
1. Diagnose. Complete a timed mock and identify your weakest reasoning area.2. Learn. Study the relevant method and work through explained examples.3. Practise. Repeat timed sets, recording accuracy and time spent.4. Review. Understand why each wrong answer was tempting and revise your approach.5. Prepare Part 2. Add EU Knowledge, Digital Skills and regular written practice.
01 / What is EPSO AD5?An entry-level administrator competition for graduates, leading to a reserve list for recruitment by EU institutions and bodies. | 02 / Why choose this competition?It offers a route into policy development, implementation and resource management in a multicultural European environment. |
03 / Is professional experience required?No professional experience is required for this graduate competition. The full eligibility conditions are set out in the Notice of Competition. | 04 / Can I still apply?Applications for EPSO/AD/427/26 are closed. This preparation is intended for candidates already taking part. |
05 / When do the tests take place?Reasoning testing is planned to start in November 2026. The remaining tests take place in 2027, on dates to be announced. Check your Single Candidate Portal for your invitation. | 06 / What is assessed in Part 1?Verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. You need at least 10/20 in verbal and a combined 10/20 in numerical and abstract reasoning to progress. |
07 / What follows in Part 2?EU Knowledge, Digital Skills and the Free-Text Essay on EU Matters (EUFTE). | 08 / Which package should I choose?For Reasoning, choose the e-book (€80), book + 50 mocks / 2,000 MCQs (€120), or book + 100 mocks with 4,000 MCQs (€180). Choose Basic Complete (€400) or Full (€550) for all four test areas. |
09 / What does the €120 Reasoning package include?A complete reasoning e-book, worked examples, detailed solutions and 50 online mock exams (2,000 MCQs) covering verbal, numerical and abstract reasoning. | 10 / What is included in Basic Complete?E-books and material for all four areas, 50 Reasoning mock exams (2,000 MCQs), Written Test preparation based on EPSO material, an e-book with suggested topics and two pre-test attempts with individual assessment. |
11 / How is Full different?Full includes 100 Reasoning mocks (4,000 MCQs), 50 EU Knowledge mocks (1,500 MCQs), 50 Digital Skills mocks (1,500 MCQs), an expanded EU Knowledge and Digital Skills library, and Written Test preparation with an e-book and two individually assessed pre-tests. | 12 / Can I purchase individual subjects?Yes. EU Knowledge, Digital Skills, Reasoning and Written Test resources are also available separately in the AD5 catalogue. |
13 / Which languages are available?The Reasoning Skills e-book is available in Spanish, Greek, Italian, English, French, Romanian and German. The sample is in English. Check each product for its available languages. Our free mock exam is available in all languages, with a calculator and scratchpad for Numerical Reasoning. | 14 / How should I organise my preparation?Start with a timed diagnostic, study one weak area at a time, review explanations and repeat timed practice. Build a separate plan for Part 2. |
15 / Are the questions official EPSO questions?No. These are independent preparation resources. Consult EPSO for official sample tests, notices and instructions. | 16 / Does passing guarantee a job?No. Successful candidates join a reserve list; recruitment is a separate process handled by EU institutions and bodies. |
Prepare with a clear plan.Choose the package that matches your next step.BROWSE ALL AD5 RESOURCES → | ASK ABOUT YOUR PREPARATION → |
Independent preparation by Your Study Community. Not affiliated with or endorsed by EPSO or EU institutions. Official notices and candidate instructions take precedence. Competition timing checked on 9 October 2026.