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U.S. Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) 2026–2027: Eligibility Requirements, Registration Deadlines, Exam Dates, and How to Apply

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United States Department of State Online 2027

Information

The U.S. Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) is a component of the selection process for becoming a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. It is administered through Pearson Professional Assessments and offered at domestic and overseas test centers, with at-home online proctored testing also available.

Eligibility

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must meet age requirements at the time of registration (between 20 and 59 years old). The FSOT is one stage of the Foreign Service selection process and other criteria apply in the wider process.

Application

Register for the FSOT within the specified window, schedule the examination, and complete the required procedures through the official channels and Pearson’s platform

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