CAST 27 - TEST STRUCTURE AND EVALUATION

1. In order to appear in the final database, all candidates must pass a series of tests:
• aptitude to verbal reasoning (20 multiple choice questions) and to numerical
reasoning (10 multiple choice questions - on-line calculator available); time
allowed 30 minutes and 20 minutes respectively;
• knowledge of the European Union (25 Multiple choice questions); time allowed
20 minutes;
• specific knowledge (in the area of interest indicated by the candidate in the
Application form).
2. Candidates for most profiles will only pass the reasoning and E.U. knowledge tests in
the first phase (by CBT – Computer Based Tests); candidates will be called for the
specific knowledge tests at a later stage.
As an exception to this general rule, candidates having chosen one of the 10 profiles
listed below will pass all the tests at the same time in this phase (specific knowledge test:
40 multiple choice questions; time allowed 40 minutes).
Candidates for RELEX profiles will take their tests in a classic "pencil and paper" format
all at the same time, on 13 July.
3. Reasoning and E.U. knowledge tests will be analogous for all candidates within a
Function group, irrespective of the profile chosen; their level of difficulty will be adapted
to each Function group.
Tests results will be evaluated according to the following schedule, which takes into
account the relative complexity of tasks to be carried out within the different Function
groups.
For the purpose of the final global score, each test will have the following relative
weight:

i) Verbal and Numerical reasoning 30% of total

ii) E.U. knowledge 20% of total

iii) Specific competences 50% of total

EPSO, B-1049 Bruxelles / Brussel - Belgium. Telephone: (32-2) 299 11 11.

Office: C-80 0/62. Telephone: direct line (32-2) 298 84 67. Fax: (32-2) 296 43 02.

E-mail: alan.piotrowski@cec.eu.int
For the different function groups, the pass thresholds, to enable inclusion in the
database, are as follows:

Minimum required on Minimum required on

Global results for
verbal and numerical competence test
all the tests
reasoning tests

F G IV 60% 50% 55%

F G III 55% 45 % 50%

F G II 50% 40% 50%

FGI 45% 35% 50%*

*Special arrangements will be applicable for the competence tests for profile "Driver",
in the light of the specific tasks to be performed.
Please note that wrong answers to multiple choice questions will not be penalised.

Candidates will be advised at a later stage of the structure and format of the specific
knowledge tests; in some cases and for some profiles written test might be replaced by
practical or oral tests.

Profiles passing the Specific knowledge test at the same time as the other tests

Function group II - Human Resources/Clerical Assistant

Function group II - ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Assistant
Function group II - Financial Assistant
Function group II – Secretary

Function group III – Human Resources Officer

Function group III – ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Officer
Function group III – Finance/Accounts Officer
Function group III – Administrative Officer

Function group IV – ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Adviser

Function group IV – Economics/Finance/Contracts Adviser