The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of activities to support the professional careers of Poles in the European Union institutions, invites to participate in a competition announced by the European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) for basic substantive posts (ADS Administrator) in European institutions. The registration deadline runs until the 10^th of March 2026 at 12:00.

Who can take part in the competition (recruitment)?

- The candidate must have the citizenship of one of the EU member states (e.g. Polish),

- the candidate must have an education corresponding to completed studies lasting at least three years (confirmed by a diploma, which was granted not later than 30^th September 2026),

- no professional experience is required (competition also for students)

Language requirements:

- Very good knowledge of one official EU language (the official language of the EU is also Polish) - level C1

Good knowledge of the second official language of the EU – level B2

Stages of the competition – what is the recruitment procedure like?

1. Registration and submission of applications:

- Registration is carried out online through the EPSO system – Single Candidates Portal (authorization required by the EU Login application to be downloaded from the website: https://trusted-digital- identity.europa.EU/creating-managing-and-using-your-EU-login-account_en).

2. Selection tests (online on a private computer) - are carried out in one day and are divided into stages:

- Stage 1 - Test of reasoning - ability to think logically and analytically,

- Stage 2 - Knowledge of the European Union,

- Stage 3 - Digital competences - e.g. creation of digital content, IT security,

- Stage 4 - Written test - ability to formulate written statements.

Where to find up-to-date information?

MFA profile "your career in the EU" on LinkedIn

the official EPSO website