With the official announcement from Turkey's Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the 2026 KPSS recruitment exam calendar has been determined. Candidates should prepare for registration across various educational levels starting in early July.
Today, June 16, 2026, the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center of Turkey (ÖSYM) released the final details of the centralized recruitment exam (KPSS) calendar for the current year. This exam, considered the gateway to public sector jobs in Turkey, will be held at four levels: Undergraduate, Associate Degree, Secondary Education, and the Religious Services Field Knowledge Test (DHBT) [1]. Due to recent changes in the academic calendar following international summits, candidates must plan carefully.
2026 Undergraduate (Lisans) Exam Schedule According to the published timeline, the KPSS 2026 marathon begins with the undergraduate level. Registration for this stage starts on July 1, 2026, and continues until July 13. Candidates who miss this window can apply during the "late registration" period on July 22 and 23 [2].
The General Ability-General Culture exam will be held on September 6, 2026. Additionally, Field Knowledge (Alan Bilgisi) exams will be conducted on September 12 and 13. Results for this stage are scheduled to be announced on October 7, 2026 [3].
Registration Details for Associate and Secondary Levels For candidates with an Associate Degree (Önlisans), the registration process begins on July 29, 2026, and lasts until August 10. The exam for this level will be held on October 4, 2026, with results published at the end of the same month (October 30) [2].
On the other hand, Secondary Education (Ortaöğretim) graduates must finalize their registration between August 27 and September 8, 2026. The exam for this group will take place on October 25, 2026. This exam is vital for individuals aiming for lower-tier public service positions [3].
DHBT Specialized Exam and Final Notes The Religious Services Field Knowledge Test (DHBT), designed for applicants seeking positions within Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs, is the final stage of this exam chain. DHBT registration will take place from September 22 to 30, 2026, and the exam will be held on November 1, 2026 [1].
How to Register and the ÖSYM Portal All candidates are required to register through the Candidate Transactions System (ÖSYM AİS) at ais.osym.gov.tr or the organization's mobile application. An e-Devlet password is required to log into the system. Furthermore, after registration, candidates must pay the exam fee through designated bank portals or the online payment section of the ÖSYM website to finalize their application [2]. Given the high website traffic in the final days, it is recommended not to leave registration to the last minute.
The 2026 KPSS exam calendar including registration and examination stages.
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- ÖSYM Sınav Takvimi 2026 — ÖSYM (2026-06-16)
- ÖSYM 2026 KPSS Takvimi | KPSS başvuruları ne zaman başlıyor — Sabah (2026-06-16)
- KPSS 2026 BAŞVURU TARİHLERİ — Habertürk (2026-06-16)
