Foreign Service Officer Application

Foreign Service Test

United States Foreign Service Officers serve in over 165 countries throughout the world, carrying out foreign policy and helping to maintain diplomatic relations. Their work involves administrative management, consular services, political and economic reporting and analysis, and public diplomacy.

If you are interested in a career as a diplomat, the first step is to take the Foreign Service Exam which is held throughout the year. The exam is held in cities throughout the United States, as well as at American Consulates and Embassies abroad.

Foreign Service Officer Application

Foreign Service Officer Application Process

Registration for the Foreign Service Office Test must be completed online. You will need to complete:

• An Application Form in which you provide factual background information including school and work history.
• A Personal Narrative in which you answer questions describing the knowledge, skills, and abilities you would bring to the Foreign Service.

Applicants must have an email process to use throughout the selection process.

Foreign Service Officer Application

Interested candidates can review the Foreign Service Exam Selection Process which explains in detail how the examination process works. The guide contains information regarding registration for the test, sample test and essay questions, testing for individuals with disabilities, and how to prepare for the test.

There are no educational requirements to take the exam; however, most candidates are widely-read or have taken a variety of college courses