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AD5 — EU Knowledge & Digital Skills

EPSO/AD/427/26

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What AD5 tests — and where to find it

Every topic mapped. Every topic practised.

EU Knowledge

Institutions & Processes
1. Treaties & HistoryPractise →
2. European CommissionPractise →
3. Council & European CouncilPractise →
4. European ParliamentPractise →
5. Court of JusticePractise →
6. Legislative ProceduresPractise →
7. Budget & FinancialPractise →
8. External Action & EEASPractise →
9. Other InstitutionsPractise →
10. EU AgenciesPractise →
11. Special TopicsPractise →
Policies & Priorities
12. Single MarketPractise →
13. EMU & EuroPractise →
14. CAP & AgriculturePractise →
15. Cohesion PolicyPractise →
16. Green Deal & ClimatePractise →
17. Digital StrategyPractise →
18. Migration & AsylumPractise →
19. EnlargementPractise →
20. Values & Rule of LawPractise →
21. Competition PolicyPractise →
22. Trade PolicyPractise →
23. Social PolicyPractise →
24. Energy PolicyPractise →
25. EU Priorities 2024–2029Practise →
26. Charter of Fundamental RightsPractise →

Digital Competences (DigComp 2.2)

1. Information & Data Literacy

Finding, evaluating, and managing data and digital information

Practise →

2. Communication & Collaboration

Interacting, sharing, and engaging through digital technologies

Practise →

3. Digital Content Creation

Producing, editing, and managing digital content responsibly

Practise →

4. Safety

Protecting devices, data, privacy, health, and the environment

Practise →

5. Problem Solving

Solving technical problems and identifying digital capability gaps

Practise →

Simulate the real exam. Before exam day.

Timed. Scored. In the exact AD5 format.

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Practise EU Knowledge and Digital Skills section by section. Add reasoning drills for complete preparation.

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What's inside

Everything you need — for any EPSO competition. No scattered PDFs, no dead links.

1000+ Practice MCQs

Formatted like the real CBT exam. Timed. With explanations for every answer — not just the correct one.

14 Study Packs

Condensed, structured coverage of every topic from the official Notice of Competition — not copy-pasted from EUR-Lex.

23 Regulation Summaries

GDPR, AI Act, EIF, Data Act, FAIR — the actual regulations, readable in under 10 minutes each.

Flashcards & Audio Mode

78 flashcards plus audio study mode — so you can prepare away from the screen, on your commute or at the gym.

12 Visual Diagrams

EU institutional structures, legislative flows, data governance hierarchies — the things that are painful to understand from text alone.

170+ Glossary Terms

Inline definitions as you read — hover over any term to get the definition without losing your place.

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Which EPSO competitions does Prep4EU cover?

Prep4EU currently covers two live competitions: AD5 — EU General Knowledge & Digital Skills (EPSO/AD/427/26) and AD7 Auditors — Field-Related Interview (EPSO/AD/428/26). More competitions are added as they open — all included in your subscription at no extra cost.

Will new EPSO exams be added?

Yes. When a new EPSO competition opens with a specialist written test, we build the study materials and add them to the platform. Subscribers get access to all current and future competitions as part of their plan — no upgrade needed.

What is the EPSO AD5 2026 exam?

The EPSO AD5 2026 exam (EPSO/AD/427/26) is the EU competition for graduate administrator roles (grade AD5). It tests EU General Knowledge and Digital Skills via a Computer-Based Test of 25 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes, with no negative marking.

When is the EPSO AD5 2026 exam date?

The Computer-Based Tests for EPSO/AD/427/26 are scheduled for autumn 2026. Candidates are notified of their specific slot via their EPSO account after the application deadline.

What topics are covered in EPSO AD5 2026?

Two fields: EU General Knowledge (EU institutions, treaties, legislative procedures, EU budget, policies, EEAS, EU agencies) and Digital Skills based on DigComp 2.2 (information literacy, digital content creation, online safety, digital problem solving).

How much does EPSO AD5 preparation cost?

Full access from €14.99/month or €49/year (save 73%). Sample questions are available free — no sign-up needed.

How long do I need to study?

4–6 weeks if you already have EU knowledge; 8–12 weeks if starting from scratch. The Exam Strategy page has a prioritised topic order for limited time.

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