Starting today, July 1, 2026, the great public recruitment marathon in Turkey has entered the operational phase with the official start of registration for the KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination). Eligible candidates have until July 13 to submit their applications through the Turkish Assessment Center system.
The Start of the Public Recruitment Marathon in Turkey
Today, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center of Turkey (ÖSYM) officially began the registration process for the 2026 Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS). This exam, considered the most vital step for entering the government body and being hired as a permanent civil servant in Turkey, has seen a massive turnout of candidates this year [1]. According to the official announcement, the registration portal opened to applicants at 10:30 AM today and will remain active until the end of July 13, 2026 [2].
Exam Calendar Details and Session Scheduling
Based on the calendar announced by ÖSYM, the 2026 KPSS will be held in several stages and for different educational levels. The first and most important stage is the Undergraduate (Lisans) level exam, with sessions scheduled as follows:
- General Ability and General Culture Exam: September 6, 2026 (Attendance is mandatory for all candidates).
- Field Knowledge Exams (Alan Bilgisi): September 12 and 13, 2026.
- Religious Knowledge Exam (DHBT): November 1, 2026 [1][4].
Final results for these exams are scheduled to be announced on October 7, 2026, to accelerate the selection and appointment process of new employees in the second half of the calendar year.
Registration Method and Participation Fees
Candidates must visit the ÖSYM Candidate Transactions System (AİS) at ais.osym.gov.tr or use the organization's mobile application to register [2]. Access to the system is possible via an ÖSYM password or the e-Devlet (e-Government) portal.
Exam fees have seen changes this year. The fee for participating in the General Ability and General Culture exam is set at 800 Turkish Liras, and 500 Liras for each of the Field Knowledge sessions [3]. Candidates who fail to register within the designated period can use the "Late Registration" opportunity on July 22 and 23, although the exam fee will increase by 50 percent during this stage [4].
Calendar for Associate and Secondary Education Levels
As 2026 is an even-numbered year, it is the year for exams across all educational levels. In addition to the undergraduate level, candidates for other levels should note the following dates:
- Associate Degree (Ön Lisans): Registration from July 29 to August 10; Exam held on October 4, 2026.
- Secondary Education/High School (Ortaöğretim): Registration from August 27 to September 8; Exam held on October 25, 2026 [1][5].
Educational experts recommend that candidates carefully read the 2026 exam guide before finalizing their registration to avoid mistakes in choosing exam centers and job priorities [2].
Public recruitment candidates in Turkey can register on the ÖSYM system starting today, July 1, 2026.
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- Memuriyet hayali kuranlar dikkat! KPSS başvuruları başladı — Milli Gazete (2026-07-01)
- 2026 Kamu Personel Seçme Sınavı (KPSS) Lisans: Başvuruların Alınması — ÖSYM (2026-07-01)
- KPSS LİSANS SINAVI BAŞVURU EKRANI VE ÜCRETİ 2026 — Milliyet (2026-07-01)
