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EPSO CAST Permanent

CAST eligibility calculator

Check the baseline requirements for the EU contract-agent function groups before you register.

Your background

Are you a citizen of an EU Member State?
Do you know one EU official language at C1 level?
Do you know a second EU official language at B2 level?

CAST eligibility requirements

  • EU Member State citizenship.
  • One EU official language at C1 and a second at B2.
  • FG I: compulsory education.
  • FG II and III: post-secondary education, or qualifying secondary education and three years of appropriate experience.
  • FG IV: a completed university degree of at least three years.
Can I apply for more than one CAST function group?
Yes. Your education and experience may meet the baseline for more than one group, but available profiles determine which groups you can register for.
Does this calculator guarantee eligibility?
No. It applies the public baseline only. EPSO and recruiting services assess documents and any profile-specific conditions.

Read the official EU Careers requirements Requirements reviewed August 2026.

How the CAST exam works