# EPSO selection procedures now in all 24 official EU languages

- Link: https://euemployment.eu/epso-selection-procedures-now-in-all-official-eu-languages/
- Published: 2024-02-08T09:54:02+01:00
- Author: Ben

_Brussels, February 7, 2024_

The European Personnel Selection Office ([EPSO](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/epso/))
has made a significant move towards inclusivity and diversity by adopting a full
24 language regime for its selection procedures. This change, set in motion by EPSO’s
Management Board at the close of 2023, signifies a substantial [step](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/grade/)
forward in honoring the European Union’s commitment to multilingualism.

From 2024, [EPSO](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/epso/) will allow candidates 
to undertake all their tests in any one of the EU’s 24 [official](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/official/)
languages. This initiative aligns with the principles outlined when [EPSO](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/epso/)
introduced a new competition model earlier in 2023. The longstanding requirement
for candidates to demonstrate proficiency in two different EU languages during the
selection process, however, remains intact, with certain conditions specific to 
linguistic profiles. Aspiring candidates should consult the relevant Notice of Competition
for detailed information.

Notably, selection procedures announced in 2023 for upcoming fields such as Transport
and Nuclear energy, which have not yet commenced testing, will see their Notices
of Competition updated to reflect this inclusive language policy. However, this 
will not affect competitions currently underway where testing has already begun.

For further insight into the EU’s 24 [official](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/official/)
languages and the policies surrounding multilingualism and language rules, additional
resources are available on the [official](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/official/)
[European Commission website](https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/languages_en).

This progressive move by [EPSO](https://euemployment.eu/glossary/epso/) is expected
to open doors for a broader range of candidates, ensuring that every EU citizen 
has an equal opportunity to serve and represent the diverse linguistic heritage 
of the European Union.