Counselor Information System (DABİS) Reopened: A Complete Guide

On July 19 and 20, 2026, a major transformation occurred in Turkey's career and educational counseling system. The Counselor Information System, known by the acronym DABİS, has officially been opened for public access. Previously available only to İŞKUR job counselors and school guidance teachers, this system has now become a universal digital tool [1]. According to reports from media outlets such as "Muğla Yenigün," this move aims to clarify career paths for young people.

What is DABİS and What is its Purpose? DABİS (Danışman Bilgi Sistemi) is a decision support system based on real-world data. The platform was designed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education (MEB) and the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) [4]. The primary function of this system is to analyze the employment status of graduates from various fields based on Social Security Institution (SGK) data between 2010 and 2024.

This system allows students to see how quickly graduates of a specific field entered the labor market, what their average income is, and in which sectors they are employed [2]. This information is particularly vital for candidates of the LGS (High School Entrance) and YKS (Higher Education Institutions) exams who are at the critical stage of choosing their field of study.

How to Access and Use the System Accessing DABİS is now much simpler than before. Users can benefit from these services through two methods:

1. İŞKUR Mobile Application: By downloading and installing the latest version of the İŞKUR Mobil app and entering the DABİS section, users can access all indicators [3].
2. e-Devlet Portal: Using their national ID number and e-Devlet password, users can log into the system and view analytical reports.

Once logged in, users can compare different fields of study. For example, candidates can view and compare two different universities or two different technical fields in terms of employment rates and job stability on a single page [4].

Key Indicators in DABİS 2026 Vedat Işıkhan, the Turkish Minister of Labor, stated in a declaration that the system includes 14 indicators for high school department selection and 15 indicators for university department selection [1]. Some of the most important data provided in this system include: * Time to Find First Job: The average duration it takes for a graduate of a specific field to get hired. * Wage Level: The income distribution of graduates in their first years of employment [2]. * Entrepreneurship Rate: What percentage of graduates from that field have started their own business. * Job Continuity: The level of stability individuals maintain in their first chosen job.

These data points are extracted completely anonymously based on Big Data sets to ensure the highest accuracy in predicting career futures [3]. Using this system can minimize the risk of choosing fields without a labor market and contribute to a balanced distribution of specialized labor in the country.