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An official EPS exam notice tells you the rules for one test round in your country: who can apply, when and how to register, the fee, the test format, what to bring and how results are announced. It is the only reliable source for these details, so read all of it slowly and keep your own notes. This guide explains where to find a notice, what each part usually covers and how to avoid common mistakes. It does not give any dates or fees, because they change and are different for each country.
Where to find the official notice
Start with the EPS official portal. The official organisation that manages EPS in your own country may also publish the notice, sometimes in your own language as well as in English or Korean.
Be careful with copies:
- Screenshots and social media posts can be old, cut short or changed.
- Posters from private agents or schools may leave out important conditions.
- A notice for a different country or a different year may have different rules.
If you see information anywhere else, compare it with the official notice before you act on it. This website does not publish exam dates, does not take registrations and does not issue results.
What a notice usually covers
Every notice is different, but most contain parts like the ones below. Use the last column as a list of questions to answer for yourself.
| Part of the notice | What it covers | Questions to answer |
|---|---|---|
| Title and round | The test name, the country and the test round | Is this the notice for my country and for the current round? |
| Eligibility | The conditions applicants must meet | Do I meet every condition? Which documents prove it? |
| Job sectors | The types of work the round covers, if the notice lists them | Which sector am I applying for? |
| Registration | Dates, times, place or website, and the steps to register | When does registration open and close? Is it online or in person? |
| Fee | The amount, how to pay and any refund rules | How much, how and by when? |
| Test format | How the test is given, its sections and the time allowed | What does the notice say about reading, listening and timing? |
| Test day | Date, venue, admission ticket and arrival time | Where must I go, and when must I arrive? |
| What to bring | Identity documents, and items that are or are not allowed | Which ID is accepted? What must I leave outside? |
| Results | When, where and how results are announced, and how they are used | Where will I check my result? Does the notice mention how long it is valid? |
| Later steps | Any steps after the language test, if the notice describes them | What happens next, and when? |
| Contact | The official office for questions | Who do I contact if something is unclear? |
How to read the notice step by step
- Confirm it is official. Check where it came from, and check the country, the year and the round.
- Read it once from start to finish. Do not take notes yet. Get the full picture first.
- Read it a second time with a pen. Copy the key details into your own checklist: dates, times, fee, documents and place.
- Check the time zone. If a time is given, check whether it is Korean time or your local time. Korea and Nepal, for example, are in different time zones.
- Mark anything you do not understand. Ask the official contact office listed in the notice, not a stranger online.
- Check for updates. Notices can be changed or corrected. Look at the official source again before each important step, such as payment or test day.
- Keep copies. Save the notice, your registration confirmation and your payment receipt.
Korean words you may see in a notice
Some notices, or parts of them, are written in Korean. These words appear often in Korean announcements:
| Korean | Meaning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 공고 | official notice, announcement | Often in the title |
| 시험 | test, exam | |
| 접수 | registration, application | 접수 기간 = registration period |
| 응시 | taking a test | 응시자 = test taker |
| 응시 자격 | eligibility to take the test | |
| 응시료 | test fee | |
| 수험표 | admission ticket | |
| 시험 장소 | test venue | |
| 신분증 | identity document | |
| 준비물 | things to bring | |
| 유의 사항 | important points, precautions | Read this part carefully |
| 합격자 발표 | announcement of successful applicants | |
| 변경 | change | |
| 문의 | inquiries, contact |
You may also see a line like this near the end of a notice:
※ 일정은 변경될 수 있습니다. (The schedule may change.)
This is a reminder to check the official source again later.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using an old notice. Rules from last year may not apply this year.
- Trusting a summary instead of the notice. A friend's message may miss a condition.
- Forgetting the time zone. A deadline in Korean time can fall earlier in your local day than you expect.
- Paying for promises. Be very careful with anyone who asks for money to guarantee a place, a pass or a job. Use only the payment methods described in the official notice.
- Losing documents. Keep paper and digital copies of everything.
Your notice checklist
Before you register, make sure you can say yes to each line:
- I found the notice on an official source.
- It is for my country and for the current round.
- I meet every eligibility condition, and I have the documents.
- I have written the registration dates and times in my calendar, in my local time.
- I know the fee, how to pay and the payment deadline.
- I know what the notice says about the test format.
- I know where and how results will be announced.
- I know who to contact with questions.
While you wait for test day, keep studying. Our 30 day EPS-TOPIK study plan gives you a daily routine. If you are still deciding which test you need, read about the difference between EPS-TOPIK and TOPIK.
Next step
Go to the EPS-TOPIK hub for more guides, starting with the EPS-TOPIK beginner guide. Then try the EPS mixed practice set to check your reading and listening.
Sources
- EPS (Employment Permit System) official portal (checked 1 October 2026)
Next scheduled review: 1 December 2026. Found an error? Request a correction.