American Reference Center

Foreign Service Officer Test: February 2009 

Foreign Service Officer Test Update: 

January 26, 2009

Many more people have scheduled a seat in February than in any other FSOT window.  Because of this increased interest in the FSOT, we have reached the worldwide scheduling limit.  This means that, although seats and computers may be available in certain geographically limited locations both domestically and overseas, no new examinees will be allowed to schedule a seat.  If an examinee who has scheduled a seat cancels, however, then a seat becomes available for another candidate, assuming the second candidate registered early enough to receive an invitation to schedule for February’s test.  Since it is impossible to anticipate when cancellations will occur, those wishing to test may want to periodically recheck the online scheduling system to see if any appointments have opened up.

Foreign Service Officer Test Announcement:

January 5, 2009

Embassy Sarajevo is offering the Foreign Service Officer Test in February 2009.  Registration begins on Monday, January 5, 2009.  Please visit www.careers.state.gov for detailed information on how to register for the exam.  On this website, you can:

• complete your application form, 
• view deadlines for the February 2009 test,
• view test dates and oral assessment dates,
• download the “Guide to the Foreign Service Officer Selection Process,” and
• read the dimensions listed in the “Oral Assessment Guide” and use it as a guide when writing your Personal Narrative.

 
We encourage you to register for and take the Foreign Service Officer Test and look forward to seeing you in February!