The European Commission’s 2026 internal competition for AD7 generalists is not a standard EPSO-style selection procedure. With 100 reserve list places, this competition introduces several important changes candidates need to understand before preparing.
This free EU Training webcast recording helps candidates get a clear overview covering selection stages, and preparation priorities. Presented by András Baneth, the session explains the main points of the Notice of Competition, including eligibility, the new cognitive reasoning assessment, the EU Knowledge MCQ, the written test, and the oral test.
The webcast is especially useful for Commission staff and eligible temporary agents who want to understand how this internal AD7 Generalist competition works and how to approach their preparation strategically.
What this webcast covers
- Key points from the Notice of Competition
- Eligibility rules and what candidates should check carefully
- The new cognitive reasoning assessment and what it may involve
- How to prepare for the EU Knowledge MCQ test
- What to expect from the written test
- How the oral test is structured, including the presentation and structured interview
- Which competencies are assessed during the competition
- Practical tips on preparation resources and study planning
- Candidate Q&A from the live session
Presenter: András Baneth
- EU Training co-founder
- Author of The Ultimate EU Test Book
- Former EU official
- One of Europe’s leading experts on EU Careers and EPSO-style selection procedures
- Include EU Knowledge MCQ, Written Test simulation
- Some packages include evaluations
- The full package includes three-month subscription to EU Course
More prep
- EU Knowledge study resources (free)
- 19 EU Policy Briefings - get the bundle for the best deal
- EU Course
- How to Prepare for the EU Knowledge Test - webinar recording
And remember to join the COM Internal Competitions Facebook group.