Examination
Foreign Service Officer Test
2026 Test Windows
| Exam | Registration Start | Registration End | Delivery Start | Delivery End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSOT | 5/25/2026 | 7/9/2026 | 7/11/2026 | 7/18/2026 |
FSOTWindow 1
- Registration
- 5/25/2026 – 7/9/2026
- Delivery
- 7/11/2026 – 7/18/2026
Practice Tests
Official · State Department
Official FSOT Practice Test
Preview the FSOT format, question types, and interface through the official Department of State practice test.
iPrep · Free Practice
iPrep FSOT Practice Test
Free FSOT practice questions covering job knowledge, English expression, and logic and reasoning.
FSOT Update
A modernized path into the Foreign Service.
The Department of State has modernized the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) to strengthen the merit-based selection process for America's diplomats. The revamped exam includes a new logic and reasoning section, retires the situational judgment section, and removes the requirement for personal narrative essays, better aligning the test with the skills needed to represent the interests of the American people.
The FSOT is now administered quarterly. Registration opens roughly one month before each exam window.
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