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Key Facts: Luxembourg Civil Service Concours Exam

2 hours

Duration of the EAG for every treatment group

GovJobs / CGPO

Stanine ≥ 5

Minimum average score (1–9 scale, all tests equally weighted) to pass the EAG

GovJobs / CGPO

12 months

Validity of an EAG pass obtained since the 15 September 2026 reform

GovJobs FAQ EAG

2 attempts

Tries per treatment group before a 12-month waiting period applies

GovJobs / CGPO

FR or DE

Languages in which the EAG tests are offered

GovJobs / CGPO

15 Sept 2026

Date the reformed, application-based EAG took effect

Ministère de la Fonction publique

Luxembourg's civil service EAG is a 2-hour computer-based test run by the CGPO. Tests are scored on a 1–9 Stanine scale, and candidates pass with an average of at least 5, with every test weighted equally. The tests cover reasoning, planning, control and precision, and situational judgment, depending on treatment group (A1–C2). A pass is valid for 12 months. This independent English-language MCQ practice by OpenExamPrep covers those test areas; it is not an official simulation.

Sample Luxembourg Civil Service Concours Practice Questions

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1A civil servant earns a gross monthly salary of €4,000. A new index tranche under Luxembourg's automatic wage indexation (échelle mobile des salaires) is triggered, raising salaries by 2.5%. What is the new gross monthly salary?
A.€4,010
B.€4,050
C.€4,100
D.€4,202.50
Explanation: One index tranche raises salaries by 2.5%, so the increase is €4,000 × 0.025 = €100 and the new salary is €4,100. STATEC announces each tranche; for example, the tranche applied on 1 June 2026 raised salaries, wages and pensions by 2.5%.
2A municipal infrastructure grant was €1,200,000 in 2025 and €1,440,000 in 2026. What was the percentage increase?
A.20.0%
B.16.7%
C.24.0%
D.120.0%
Explanation: Percentage increase = (new − old) ÷ old × 100. The increase is €1,440,000 − €1,200,000 = €240,000, and €240,000 ÷ €1,200,000 = 0.20, or 20.0%.
3A regional office serves 48,000 residents with 24 full-time agents. What is the staffing ratio expressed in agents per 10,000 residents?
A.2.0 agents per 10,000 residents
B.5.0 agents per 10,000 residents
C.4.0 agents per 10,000 residents
D.8.0 agents per 10,000 residents
Explanation: Divide the agents by the population and scale to 10,000: (24 ÷ 48,000) × 10,000 = 0.0005 × 10,000 = 5.0 agents per 10,000 residents.
4In a tender evaluation, the technical offer is weighted at 60% and the price offer at 40%, both scored out of 100. Bidder X scores 85 on the technical offer and 70 on price. What is Bidder X's weighted score?
A.76.0 points
B.77.5 points
C.51.0 points
D.79.0 points
Explanation: Weighted score = (85 × 0.60) + (70 × 0.40) = 51.0 + 28.0 = 79.0 points.
5A department had an operating budget of €650,000. Actual spending for the year was €598,000. What was the budget execution rate?
A.92.0%
B.88.0%
C.8.0%
D.108.7%
Explanation: The execution rate is actual spending divided by the budget: €598,000 ÷ €650,000 = 0.92, or 92.0%.
6In a series of figures, a black dot sits in one corner of a square. In figure 1 it is in the top-left corner, and in each following figure it moves one corner clockwise. Where is the dot in figure 6?
A.Top-left corner
B.Top-right corner
C.Bottom-right corner
D.Bottom-left corner
Explanation: The dot follows a 4-step cycle: figure 1 top-left, figure 2 top-right, figure 3 bottom-right, figure 4 bottom-left, figure 5 top-left again. Figure 6 is therefore top-right.
7An official works an 80% part-time schedule. The full-time gross monthly salary for the post is €5,250, and pay is prorated to working time. What is the official's gross monthly salary?
A.€1,050
B.€4,000
C.€4,725
D.€4,200
Explanation: Prorated pay = full-time salary × working-time share: €5,250 × 0.80 = €4,200.
8An online portal received 10,000 certificate requests in 2024. Requests rose by 20% in 2025 and by a further 15% in 2026. How many requests were received in 2026?
A.13,500 requests
B.12,000 requests
C.13,800 requests
D.3,800 requests
Explanation: Successive increases compound. 2025: 10,000 × 1.20 = 12,000. 2026: 12,000 × 1.15 = 13,800 requests.
9An archive digitises 16,000 files averaging 2.5 megabytes (MB) each. Using 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1,000 MB, how much storage is needed?
A.40 GB
B.400 GB
C.4 GB
D.32 GB
Explanation: 16,000 × 2.5 MB = 40,000 MB, and 40,000 ÷ 1,000 = 40 GB.
10An internal pay rule states that authorised work on a public holiday is paid at 200% of the standard hourly rate. An official works 6 hours on a public holiday, and the standard rate is €28.50 per hour. What is the gross payment for these hours?
A.€171.00
B.€256.50
C.€342.00
D.€513.00
Explanation: At 200%, the hourly rate is €28.50 × 2 = €57.00. For 6 hours: 6 × €57.00 = €342.00.

About the Luxembourg Civil Service Concours Exam

The examen-concours is the competitive entry route to Luxembourg's State civil service. Its first part is the Épreuve d'aptitude générale (EAG), a 2-hour computer-based battery run by the CGPO that measures aptitudes rather than theoretical knowledge. Its second part is a post-specific épreuve spéciale set by the recruiting administration. Since the 15 September 2026 reform, candidates take the EAG as part of an application to a specific post. The EAG is offered in French or German, and knowledge of Luxembourgish, French and German is checked at the end of selection. This is independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the EAG test areas: numerical, verbal and abstract reasoning, planning, control and precision, and situational judgment. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or simulation of the tests.

Exam sponsor: Ministère de la Fonction publique / CGPO (EAG); the recruiting ministry or administration (épreuve spéciale). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Since 15 September 2026, candidates first apply to a specific GovJobs vacancy. They then book the EAG at the CGPO recruitment centre on any working day within the application window: at least 5 days after applying and no later than 10 days after the application deadline. Candidates choose to take the tests in French or German, and results arrive the next working day. The recruiting ministry or administration then runs a post-specific épreuve spéciale, which may use aptitude tests, work simulations, language or writing tasks, or a structured interview. For civil-servant (fonctionnaire) posts, the EAG and the épreuve spéciale together form the statutory examen-concours. Knowledge of Luxembourgish, French and German is checked at the end of selection.

Time Limit

2 hours (EAG)

Passing Score

Mean Stanine ≥ 5 on a 1–9 scale; all EAG tests weighted equally

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee listed on GovJobs

Exam sponsor website

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Equal weight; all treatment groups

Numerical Reasoning

Tables, figures and simple operations: percentages, ratios, averages, unit conversions and multi-step calculations, using only the data given.

Equal weight; all treatment groups

Verbal Reasoning

Answering questions or applying instructions based only on a text: inference, main ideas, rule application and formal logic.

Equal weight; all treatment groups

Abstract Reasoning

Finding the rules in figure series and matrices: rotation, alternation, superimposition and odd-one-out patterns.

Equal weight; A1, A2, B1 and C1

Planning

Agenda management: deadlines, availability, task order, room and staff allocation, and working-day counts.

Equal weight; B1 and C1

Control and Precision

Checking name and number combinations across lists, and applying sorting and format rules quickly and accurately.

Equal weight per competency; all treatment groups

Situational Judgment

Workplace scenarios on 'servir le client-usager' (all groups), 'conseiller' (A1/A2) and 'coopérer' (B1, C1, C2).

Preparing for the Luxembourg Civil Service Concours Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Mean Stanine ≥ 5 on a 1–9 scale; all EAG tests weighted equally
  • Assessment: Since 15 September 2026, candidates first apply to a specific GovJobs vacancy. They then book the EAG at the CGPO recruitment centre on any working day within the application window: at least 5 days after applying and no later than 10 days after the application deadline. Candidates choose to take the tests in French or German, and results arrive the next working day. The recruiting ministry or administration then runs a post-specific épreuve spéciale, which may use aptitude tests, work simulations, language or writing tasks, or a structured interview. For civil-servant (fonctionnaire) posts, the EAG and the épreuve spéciale together form the statutory examen-concours. Knowledge of Luxembourgish, French and German is checked at the end of selection.
  • Time limit: 2 hours (EAG)
  • Exam / certification fees: No fee listed on GovJobs Official sources

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Luxembourg Civil Service Concours: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practise mental arithmetic with percentages, ratios and averages: the numerical test allows only the on-screen calculator, not your own.
2In verbal reasoning, answer strictly from the text provided; the official test description says no outside knowledge is needed.
3For planning, draw a quick timeline on the scrap paper provided and check every deadline, availability window and travel time.
4For control and precision, compare names and numbers character by character, and watch for swapped digits, missing letters and accents.
5In situational judgment, prefer responses that serve the user, give clear and honest advice, and cooperate transparently with colleagues and managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Épreuve d'aptitude générale (EAG)?

The EAG is the first part of the examen-concours for Luxembourg's State civil service. It is a 2-hour set of computer-based, standardized tests run by the CGPO. The tests assess skills and aptitudes rather than theoretical knowledge. Depending on the treatment group, they cover abstract, verbal and numerical reasoning, planning, control and precision, and situational judgment.

What score do I need to pass the EAG?

Each test is scored on a standardized Stanine scale from 1 to 9, and all tests count equally. You pass if your average score is at least 5. Results are sent the working day after the test.

In which language is the EAG taken?

The EAG is offered in French or German, and you choose when booking. Separately, knowledge of Luxembourgish, French and German is a general admission condition for State civil servants and employees. It is checked at the end of selection, with exemptions possible based on schooling or certificates.

How long is an EAG pass valid, and can I retake it?

A pass obtained since the 15 September 2026 reform is valid for 12 months from notification for posts in the same treatment group, and it can be used for one admission to the stage. After a first failure, you may try once more. After a second failure, you must wait 12 months from your first participation before retesting in that group.

Is this practice bank an official EAG simulation?

No. This is independent English-language MCQ practice by OpenExamPrep, covering the EAG test areas published by GovJobs. It is not an official translation or simulation, and our questions are original study items.