EPSO Competition Calendar 2026
Track open and upcoming EU recruitment competitions and application deadlines
| Competition | Grade | Institution | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAST Permanent (FG I-IV) | FG I-IV | All EU Institutions | 1 Jan 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Open |
| Lawyer-Linguists (All Languages) | AD7 | Court of Justice | 1 Mar 2026 | 15 Apr 2026 | Open |
| IT Specialists (Cybersecurity & Cloud) | AD7 | All EU Institutions | 1 Apr 2026 | 15 May 2026 | Open |
| Secretaries/Clerks (AST-SC) | AST-SC1 | All EU Institutions | 1 May 2026 | 15 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
| Auditors | AD5/AD7 | Court of Auditors | 1 Jun 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 | Upcoming |
| Economists and Statisticians | AD5 | European Commission | 1 Sept 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
| AD5 Administrators (Generalist) | AD5 | All EU Institutions | 15 Jan 2026 | 25 Feb 2026 | Closed |
About EPSO Competitions
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) organises open competitions to recruit staff for all EU institutions. Competitions typically involve multiple stages including eligibility screening, computer-based tests, and assessment centre exercises.
Dates shown are indicative and may change. Always verify deadlines on the official EU Careers portal. For a detailed breakdown of the competition process, read our guide to EPSO competitions.