• The OMST covers English expression, reading comprehension, and situational judgment. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• The Office Management Specialist Test (OMST) is offered for free, but a payment card is charged a fully refundable $5 to hold the appointment. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• Candidates who do not take the OMST or do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance are assessed a total no-show fee of $45. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• Candidates may take the OMST only once in a 12-month period. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• The OMST is offered at Pearson VUE test centers throughout the United States and worldwide. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• OMST applicants must be at least 20 years old to apply and at least 21 to be appointed, and must be U.S. citizens. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)
• OMST candidates receive their results immediately after testing. (U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE)

Facts verified Oct 20, 2026 against U.S. Department of State (Foreign Service Office Management Specialist selection), tested through Pearson VUE. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.