EKPSS 2026 Preference Period; Candidates Await ÖSYM Announcement

Today, July 16, 2026, the start date for the preference period of the Disabled Public Personnel Selection Exam (EKPSS) has become one of the most discussed topics among public sector job seekers in Turkey. After the EKPSS was held on April 19, 2026, and the results were made public on May 14, candidates are now in the critical stage of selecting their job priorities [3]. However, as of this moment, the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) has not announced an exact date for the publication of the preference guide.

Current Status and Likely Publication Date According to reports published in reputable media outlets such as Dünya and Hürriyet newspapers, the preference process requires coordination between several government entities. First, the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services must collect recruitment requests from various agencies and determine the relevant quotas [1]. Once this list is finalized, the guide is sent to ÖSYM for publication. Looking at the educational and recruitment calendars of previous years, it is predicted that this guide will be available to candidates in late July or early August [4].

Preference Process in the AİS System Once the official guide is published, candidates must register their priorities by visiting the ÖSYM Candidate Transactions System (AİS) at ais.osym.gov.tr [2]. For this process, a Turkish Republic Identity Number (T.C. Kimlik Numarası) and a system password are required. Experts recommend that candidates carefully study the Qualification Codes (Nitelik Kodları) before final submission to prevent any errors in the placement process [1].

Four-Year Validity of EKPSS Results One of the important points candidates should note is the validity period of the 2026 exam results. According to current regulations, the scores obtained in this exam will be valid for four years from the date of the results announcement [3]. This means that candidates who are not accepted in this round can participate in future preference periods held in the coming years using the same score. This reduces psychological pressure on candidates and provides multiple opportunities to enter the civil service.

Waiting for New Capacity Announcements While thousands of people are watching the ÖSYM website, speculation continues regarding the number of quotas allocated for the disabled in 2026. It is expected that with the publication of the guide, precise details regarding the distribution of staff across different provinces and various educational levels (from primary school to doctorate) will be clarified [4]. Until then, candidates are advised to follow official news only through government portals and reputable news agencies.