Press Release: Results of pre-selection tests for the first wave of enlargement competitions shows generally high standard

The first candidates from the accession countries for posts in the EU civil service have now been sent the results of their pre-selection tests, which show a generally impressive standard. In all some 17,000 applicants participated in the tests. The pre-selection papers have now been marked and nearly 6,000 candidates have been provisionally declared successful. These candidates will now be invited to submit a full application, supported by documentary evidence of their qualifications. Provided that they meet the eligibility requirements, the papers they have already completed for the second stage of the competition, the written test, will be marked.