Verbal
You read a short text and choose the statement that follows from it. Only what the text says counts — not your general knowledge.
EPSO COMPETITION · AD5 ADMINISTRATORS
EPSO AD5 2026
AD5 is EPSO's competition for graduate administrators in the EU institutions. The first filter is a set of computer-based reasoning tests — here's what they are and how to prepare.
What are the tests?
| Test | Questions | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verbal reasoning | 20 | 35 min | Pass mark 10/20 |
| Numerical reasoning· Verbio: In preparation | 10 | 20 min | Min. 10/20 combined with abstract |
| Abstract reasoning· Verbio: In preparation | 10 | 10 min | Min. 10/20 combined with numerical |
Always check the official EPSO notice — to be confirmed by EPSO for the AD5 2026 competition. Official EPSO information ↗
How do they work?
Numerical
You analyse tables and charts and work out percentages, ratios and changes.
Abstract
You find the rule in a series of figures and pick the next one.
What will you learn with us?
- Separate what a text states from what it only suggests
- Spot the 4 classic EPSO traps: overstated words, cause/effect swaps, outside knowledge, half-truths
- Work under time pressure — about 1:45 per verbal question
- Return to your own mistakes until you master them
What we offer
- Untimed practice with an explanation after every answer
- Timed simulations — results only at the end
- Error book and redo of wrong questions
- Progress tracking
Exclusive to EPSO Intensive
Prepare for the next stages of AD5.
Digital Skills Test
32 questions, 24 minutes. Data literacy, safety, content creation and problem-solving. Results and explanations after completion.
Open trainingEUFTE Written Essay
Structure, strategy and templates. A 5 / 30 / 5-minute writing session, source text, word count and self-assessment.
Open trainingEnglish-language training materials. Active EPSO Intensive access required; these are not official EPSO tests.
Verbio Academy is not affiliated with EPSO or the European Commission.