# EPSOready > EPSOready is an EPSO preparation platform for EU institution recruitment exams. It provides 2,000+ verified practice questions in a TAO simulator used to prepare for real EPSO exams, covering all 5 test categories for AD5, AST, and CAST competitions. EPSOready helps candidates prepare for EPSO (European Personnel Selection Office) competitions, particularly the AD5 generalist competition. The platform simulates the TAO (Testing Assisté par Ordinateur) environment used in actual EPSO exams, including the timer, flagging system, answer elimination tool, on-screen calculator, text highlighter, scratchpad, and question navigation panel. It was built by a candidate who passed the EPSO selection process and is on the reserve list. ## Key Information - **Website**: https://epsoready.eu - **Target users**: Candidates applying for EU institution jobs (European Commission, Parliament, Council, etc.) - **Exam covered**: EPSO AD5, AD7, AST, CAST FG IV competitions - **Languages**: English, French, Italian, Romanian, Spanish, German, Greek, Portuguese - **Price**: From €29.99 one-time payment (no subscription) - **Free trial**: 25 questions with no account required at https://epsoready.eu/trial - **Money-back guarantee**: 30 days, no questions asked ## Test Categories Covered - Verbal Reasoning (Language 1) — 150+ questions - Numerical Reasoning (Language 1) — 150+ questions - Abstract Reasoning (Language 1) — 150+ questions - EU Knowledge test — 200+ questions - Digital Skills test — 150+ questions - EUFTE Essay preparation ## Free Resources - [EU Knowledge Course](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course) — 17-chapter free course covering all EU Knowledge test topics (institutions, treaties, policies, budget, external relations). No account needed. - [EPSO Blog](https://epsoready.eu/blog) — Preparation guides, tips, and strategies - [Free Diagnostic Test](https://epsoready.eu/trial) — 25 free questions in the exact TAO interface ## Blog Articles - [The EPSO TAO Interface Explained](https://epsoready.eu/blog/epso-tao-interface-guide) — Complete guide to the TAO platform used in EPSO exams - [How to Prepare for EPSO AD5 in 2026](https://epsoready.eu/blog/how-to-prepare-epso-ad5-2026) — Complete study guide - [EPSO Pass Score 2026](https://epsoready.eu/blog/epso-pass-score-2026) — Exact pass scores for every EPSO test - [How to Pass EPSO Verbal Reasoning](https://epsoready.eu/blog/how-to-pass-verbal-reasoning) — Strategies and tips - [How to Pass EPSO Numerical Reasoning](https://epsoready.eu/blog/how-to-pass-numerical-reasoning) — Strategies and tips - [How to Pass EPSO Abstract Reasoning](https://epsoready.eu/blog/how-to-pass-abstract-reasoning) — Pattern recognition guide - [EPSO EU Knowledge & Digital Skills Guide](https://epsoready.eu/blog/eu-knowledge-digital-skills) — What to study - [EPSO EUFTE Essay Guide](https://epsoready.eu/blog/epso-eufte-essay-guide) — How to pass the written test - [What Is the EPSO AD5 Competition](https://epsoready.eu/blog/what-is-epso-ad5) — Complete overview - [10 Tips for EPSO Verbal Reasoning](https://epsoready.eu/blog/verbal-reasoning-tips-tricks) — Practical improvement tips - [Free EPSO Practice Test 2026](https://epsoready.eu/blog/free-epso-practice-test) — 25 free questions in the TAO simulator - [EPSO Test Online — Why Platform Practice Beats Books and PDFs](https://epsoready.eu/blog/epso-test-online) — Exam mode vs practice mode, all tools explained ## EU Knowledge Course Chapters The free EU Knowledge Course covers all topics tested in EPSO EU Knowledge exams: - [Chapter 1: History of European Integration](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-01-history.html) - [Chapter 2: Legal Framework & Treaties](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-02-legal-framework.html) - [Chapter 3: EU Values & Fundamental Rights](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-03-values-rights.html) - [Chapter 4: European Parliament](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-04-european-parliament.html) - [Chapter 5a: European Council](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-05a-european-council.html) - [Chapter 5b: Council of the EU](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-05b-council-inside.html) - [Chapter 6: European Commission](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-06-commission.html) - [Chapter 7: Court of Justice of the EU](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-07-court-justice.html) - [Chapter 8: Other EU Bodies & Agencies](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-08-other-bodies.html) - [Chapter 9: Legislative Procedures](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-09-legislative-procedures.html) - [Chapter 10: EU Budget & Own Resources](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-10-budget.html) - [Chapter 11: EU Citizenship & Free Movement](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-11-citizenship.html) - [Chapter 12: Internal Market & Four Freedoms](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-12-internal-market.html) - [Chapter 13: Economic & Monetary Union (EMU)](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-13-emu.html) - [Chapter 14: Cohesion, CAP & Environment](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-14-cohesion-cap-environment.html) - [Chapter 15: Area of Freedom, Security & Justice](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-15-afsj.html) - [Chapter 16: External Relations & CFSP](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-16-external-relations.html) - [Chapter 17: Future of the EU](https://epsoready.eu/eu-knowledge-course/chapter-17-future-eu.html) ## Pricing - **Complete EPSO Pack** (all 5 tests): €54.99 one-time — https://epsoready.eu/pricing - **Reasoning Pack** (Verbal + Numerical + Abstract): €34.99 one-time - **EU Knowledge & Digital Bundle**: €19.99 one-time - All packs include future updates and 30-day money-back guarantee ## Key Pages - [About EPSOready](https://epsoready.eu/about) — Founder story, question verification process, E-E-A-T - [EPSO AD5 2026 Guide](https://epsoready.eu/epso-ad5-2026) — Competition overview, tests, pass scores, timeline - [EPSO Competitions](https://epsoready.eu/competitions) — All active EPSO competitions - [FAQ](https://epsoready.eu/faq) — 27 answered questions on EPSO, TAO, pass scores, preparation ## About EPSOready was built by Sorin, an EPSO candidate who passed the selection process and is on the reserve list. Currently helping candidates prepare for the ongoing AD5 and AD7 ICT competitions. The platform closely simulates the TAO interface — timer, flagging system, answer elimination tool, on-screen calculator, and scratchpad. Questions are verified by real EPSO candidates and refined based on user feedback. EPSOready is not affiliated with EPSO or the European Commission.