How long does the FBI Special Agent application process take?
The length of the application process for the Special Agent position can vary greatly from applicant to applicant. The process could be as little as six months or as long as several years. The Special Agent Selection System (Phase I and Phase II Testing) is based on the applicant’s competitiveness in the pool of candidates. If an applicant meets several of the FBI’s critical skill needs, they are more likely to move quickly through the testing process. If an applicant does not meet any of the FBI’s critical needs, however, it may take months or longer to be scheduled for testing.
