CAST

EPSO CAST • REASONING PREPARATION

Your EU career starts with clear thinking.

Turn uncertainty into a clear preparation plan. Learn the methods, practise under time pressure and build confidence in Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning.TRY YOUR FREE MOCK EXAM →Available in all languages offered by our free test. Includes a calculator and scratchpad for Numerical Reasoning.

 

Discover the CAST route to an EU career

CAST is EPSO’s continuously open selection procedure for contract staff. Register for a profile matching your qualifications and experience. Recruiting services shortlist candidates when opportunities arise; shortlisted candidates take online reasoning tests and may proceed to interviews or further assessments. Registration and passing the tests do not guarantee employment.

Three skills. One structured study plan.

VERBAL — Read precisely, distinguish facts from assumptions and evaluate statements.

NUMERICAL — Interpret tables and charts, apply efficient methods and improve calculation speed.

ABSTRACT — Recognise patterns, combine rules and solve unfamiliar sequences.

Choose your preparation package

Study the methods

€80

Complete Reasoning Skills e-book
Theory, strategies and worked examplesVIEW E-BOOK →

Build your practice

€120

E-book + 50 timed mock exams
2,000 MCQs
Explained solutionsVIEW PACKAGE →

Practise intensively

€180

E-book + 100 timed mock exams
4,000 MCQs
Verbal · Numerical · AbstractVIEW PACKAGE →

Try before you choose

Take your first step with a free mock exam, or explore our e-book before choosing your preparation package.

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Test your skills. Find your starting point.

Try our free timed mock exam in your preferred language. Practise Verbal, Numerical and Abstract Reasoning, with a calculator and scratchpad for Numerical questions.
START YOUR FREE MOCK EXAM →
Multilingual access — choose your language when you open the test.
 

Open the book. Discover the method.

Preview our Reasoning Skills e-book in English. Explore the structure, explanations and worked examples to see how it supports your preparation.
VIEW THE FREE ENGLISH BOOK SAMPLE →
Full e-book available in 7 languages:
English · French · Italian · Spanish · German · Romanian · Greek.

Your e-book and online access details are delivered by email within 24 hours.


 
YOUR NEXT STEP • OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Stay informed. Move forward with confidence.

Find the CAST profile that fits your experience and follow the latest official EPSO announcements — all in one place.

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Find your CAST profile

Explore the official contract staff profiles, review the requirements and access registration information.
EXPLORE CAST & REGISTER →

Official EU Careers website

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Keep up with EPSO news

Read the latest official announcements and selection updates to stay informed as your preparation progresses.
READ THE LATEST EPSO NEWS →

Official announcements from EPSO
✉ Your personal invitations
Check your EPSO Account regularly for messages and invitations addressed to you.

Independent preparation by Your Study Community · Not affiliated with EPSO.

Information checked: 9 October 2026.