To prepare for the FSOT, the Department of State recommends you have a broad academic foundation, intellectual curiosity, and good writing skills.
The Department offers a number of helpful resources including a Foreign Service Officer Test practice exam found on our Careers.state.gov site
as well as a Suggested Reading List on our Careers.state.gov website.
Candidates seeking information about positions at the U.S. Department of State may wish to contact the Diplomat in Residence responsible for their geographic area. Full information on the Diplomats in Residence Program, including contact details, is available under the Connect Tab