Glossary of terms commonly used in EPSO selection procedures.

FGI is one of the 4 function groups for the contract staff position.
It includes grades 1-3 and the following categories of tasks: Manual and administrative support service tasks, performed under the supervision of officials or temporary staff. 

See also the related FAQs and the salary table for contract agents (applicable from 1 January 2024). 

FGII is one of the 4 function groups for the contract staff position.
It includes grades from 4-7 and the following categories of tasks: Clerical and secretarial tasks, office management and other equivalent tasks, performed under the supervision of officials or temporary staff. 

See also the related FAQs and the salary table for contract agents (applicable from 1 January 2024). 

FGIII is one of the 4 function groups for the contract staff position.
It includes grades from 8 to 12 and the following categories of tasks: Executive , drafting, accountancy and other equivalent technical tasks, performed under the supervision of officials or temporary staff.

See also the related FAQs and the salary table for contract agents (applicable from 1 January 2024). 

See also the related FAQs and the salary table for contract agents (applicable from 1 January 2024). 

The field-related multiple choice questionnaire (FRMCQ) includes a series of questions, which are designed to test the skills and the knowledge related to the field of the competition. The questions are based on the duties required for the specific profile. Each question is linked to four different answer options, only one of which is correct. 

Further information is indicated in the Notice of Competition and in the invitation letter. 

The field-related written test (FRWT) aims to assess the written communication skills and the knowledge in the relevant field of the competition.  

See the related FAQs.

The EUFTE is a free-text essay on EU matters aimed at assessing a candidate's written communication skills.