
Brussels has overhauled the 2026 AD5 exam as a simpler, digital competition after past technical problems and legal issues. The new format will allow remote testing in all 24 EU languages and use a more straightforward assessment process.
EPSO, the European Personnel Selection Office, helps European citizens find jobs in EU institutions and agencies. The last AD5 generalist competition was in 2019, with 22,644 candidates taking part. After that, the opportunity was no longer available.