KPSS 2026/1 Central Placement and Recruitment Schedule Announced

As mid-2026 approaches, the wait for thousands of candidates seeking to enter the public sector in Turkey has come to an end. The Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) has officially released the schedule for the first phase of central recruitment for this calendar year, known as KPSS 2026/1. This phase represents one of the most significant career opportunities for graduates of undergraduate, associate, and secondary education levels who participated in previous years' exams. [1] [3]

July Selection Marathon Begins According to the official announcement, the preference process for KPSS 2026/1 central recruitment will begin on July 9, 2026, and continue until the end of the day on July 16, 2026. Candidates have an eight-day window to register their job preference lists via the ÖSYM internet system. It is important to note that the complete Preference Guide (Tercih Kılavuzu), containing details of positions and eligibility requirements, will be published simultaneously with the start of the selection process on July 9. [1] [5]

Features of Central Recruitment: Interview-Free and Transparent The most important feature of central recruitment in Turkey is the elimination of the oral interview (Mülakat) stage. In this system, candidates are placed in organizational posts solely based on their KPSS scores and their ranking of preferences. This has led to this recruitment method being recognized as the fairest and most transparent way to enter the government structure. [4] During this period, candidates have the right to select a maximum of 30 job codes, and final selection is based strictly on score superiority. [3]

Capacities and Participating Organizations Although the exact list of capacities will be determined with the publication of the guide, preliminary reports indicate that approximately 2,500 job positions will be distributed in this phase. [4] Key ministries such as the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, the Social Security Institution (SGK), and several state universities are expected to have the largest share of recruitment. Roles such as administrative officers, engineers, technicians, nurses, and security officers are at the top of the government request list. [4]

Vital Tips for Candidates on the AIS System All stages of the selection process are conducted electronically through the AIS (Candidate Transactions System) at ais.osym.gov.tr. Candidates must log in using their national identification number and password or via the e-Devlet portal. [1] Experts emphasize that before final submission, candidates must match the "Qualification Codes" (Nitelik Kodları) for each job with their educational documents, as any error in this section will lead to the cancellation of their appointment during the document verification stage by the relevant organization. [3] [4]