FAQs
- Can EPSO advise if my diploma/qualification gives access to the competition/field?
- I do not have the required number of years of professional experience at the closing date for the online application of the competition. However, I will have them soon. May I apply?
- Is there an age limit to apply for a competition?
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Admission criteria
Are you eligible?
Every candidate must:
- Be a citizen of a Member State of the European Union
- Be entitled to full rights as such a citizen
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the laws on military service
- Have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of a second.
In addition, candidates must meet the specific requirements relating to qualifications and professional experience (where applicable), as set out in the Notice of Competition.
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Examples of diplomas
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Minimum educational requirements vary according to the position. In general, a university degree is required for all Administrator level positions. Relevant work experience may be required in some cases. Linguists (interpreters, translators, lawyer-linguists) are required to demonstrate additional knowledge of languages, beyond the minimum requirements set out above.