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EPSO AD5 2026 FAQ: tests, languages, access and preparation

This FAQ separates official competition facts from AD5 Elite product access, so candidates can plan without confusing free practice, Premium simulations and EPSO instructions.

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Competition basics

EPSO/AD/427/26 seeks 1,490 administrators at grade AD 5. No professional experience is required. The assessment has reasoning tests in Language 1 and EU Knowledge, Digital Skills and EUFTE in a different Language 2.

  • Language 1: minimum C1.
  • Language 2: minimum B2 and different from Language 1.
  • Tests are remotely proctored under the published notice.

What is genuinely free

Discovery Access contains 140 complete practice questions. It is a real five-domain pathway, not a mock-exam promise: 28 verbal, 28 numerical, 28 abstract, 28 EU Knowledge and 28 Digital Skills questions.

  • Start from the dashboard after choosing ‘Try the Discovery Access’.
  • No payment is required for the 140 Discovery questions.
  • The 10 full mock cycles remain Premium.

What Premium adds

The EUR 29 one-time Premium offer unlocks the complete 14,100-question programme, 10 non-overlapping mock cycles and advanced preparation workflows such as EUFTE Workshop. It is not a subscription and does not guarantee an official result.

  • One-time payment, no automatic renewal.
  • Candidate answers, scores and drafts remain private.
  • AD5 Elite is not affiliated with EPSO or an EU institution.
Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in Discovery Access?

There are exactly 140: 28 verbal, 28 numerical, 28 abstract, 28 EU Knowledge and 28 Digital Skills questions.

Does Discovery Access include mock exams?

No. Discovery Access includes topic practice. The 10 full timed mock cycles are Premium.

How much does Premium cost?

Full access is EUR 29 as a one-time payment, with no subscription or automatic renewal.

Does AD5 Elite guarantee success?

No. It is an independent preparation aid. Eligibility, official scores, ranking and recruitment are controlled by EPSO and the institutions.

Which sources are authoritative?

Use the official consolidated notice, EUR-Lex, your EPSO account and your invitation. Candidate-specific instructions always prevail.

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Verify current instructions before acting

AD5 Elite is independent. Your EPSO account, invitation and the current official notice always take precedence for dates, eligibility and test operations.

Official consolidated noticeEUR-Lex publication
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