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Civil Service (UK and EU) (Fast Stream & direct entry)

Working in the EU Civil Service

Graduates interested in working in the EU Civil Service can apply for an EU traineeship or a graduate administrator-level role.

You will need to be a citizen of a member state of the EU and meet the required level of at least two EU official languages.

UK citizens are not eligible unless they also have a second citizenship of an EU member state.

Find out more about eligibility and language requirements.

EU Civil Service traineeships and opportunities

EU Traineeship
A paid traineeship with the European Commission. Runs twice a year and opportunities are open to EU citizens. Knowledge of two EU languages is generally required.
How to apply
How to apply for permanent, temporary and contract positions through EPSO

Internships
Links to sites where internships, stagiaires and trainee positions in EU Affairs are often announced. From EuroBrussels

Sample tests for EPSO

Key competencies for the EU Civil Service

Analysis and problem solving
Communicating
Delivering quality and results
Learning and development
Prioritising and organising
Resilience
Working with others
Leadership

Application tips

Our information on applying for jobs
Create your Europass CV
The EU Civil Service expects CVs to be produced in the Europass format