Overview
The Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB) exams are licensing tests used by the Ministry of Health and other public and private health institutions in Oman. A candidate who wants to work for the Ministry of Health or another health service institution in Oman must sit the OMSB exam for their specialty. The exams are computer-based and are delivered through Prometric, at the OMSB test centre in Muscat.
Who can apply
Registration is open to all candidates. No eligibility ID is needed, no documents have to be uploaded before booking, and there is no separate eligibility fee. The only payment is the exam fee. The published FAQ lists fees for technicians, technologists and physicians, so those are the groups it covers. For the list of exams and specialties offered, candidates are told to write to the test centre. If your specialty is not offered, the Ministry of Health arranges a regular written examination instead.
Exam pattern
Most OMSB exams last 2 hours and have 70 multiple-choice questions. A few exams run 2.5 hours with 100 multiple-choice questions. There is no scheduled break. If you leave the room, the time away counts against your exam time. A short tutorial runs before the test begins. Food, drink and medication are not allowed in the test room, and lockers are provided for belongings.
Syllabus
The exam content for each specialty is not published in the FAQ. The test centre provides the test structure and reference titles on request, but does not supply reference materials.
Marking and results
You receive a score report from the test centre right after the exam. It is issued only once and cannot be reissued. Within one month of the exam you can ask for a certification letter, for which a fee applies. For how long a score stays valid, check with the Ministry of Health.
Fees
As listed on the official FAQ in 2026, the fee is USD 175 for technicians and technologists and USD 195 for physicians. The FAQ gives no year for these amounts, so check the current fee when you book. Rescheduling costs around USD 40. Payment is by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
How to apply
Go to the Prometric website and choose Schedule My Test.
Enter OMSB as the sponsor and select Oman Medical Specialty Board.
Choose Oman as the country, accept the privacy notice, and answer No to the eligibility ID question.
Select your specialty and choose the Muscat test centre.
Accept the biometric consent, pick a date and time, fill in the required details, and pay.
Prometric emails a confirmation letter. Read it for the identification you must bring.
Available dates usually show for the following week onward. If you cannot get a date or the website fails, contact the Prometric Regional Registration Center.
On exam day, bring the same valid, government-issued passport you registered with. It must carry a signature and a photo. If the passport has no signature, bring a second ID that does. Also bring a copy of your confirmation letter.
After the exam
You can take the exam up to three times in one calendar year. To reschedule or cancel, contact the Regional Registration Center or use the Prometric site at least five full calendar days before your appointment.
Preparation tips
Ask the test centre for the test structure and reference titles for your specialty, and practise timed multiple-choice questions, since time is fixed and there is no break.
How many questions are on the OMSB exam?
Most exams have 70 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. A few have 100 questions in 2.5 hours.
Do I need an eligibility ID or documents to book?
No. Choose No at the eligibility question during Prometric booking. No documents are uploaded and no extra eligibility fee is charged.
How many times can I sit the exam?
Up to three times in one calendar year.