KPSS 2026 Schedule Announced; Full Registration and Exam Calendar

As the second half of 2026 approaches, the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) has released the final details and operational calendar for the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) for candidates at all educational levels. As an "even" year, 2026 holds special significance for applicants; unlike odd years, exams are held for all levels including Undergraduate (Lisans), Associate Degree (Ön Lisans), and Secondary Education (Ortaöğretim) [1].

Undergraduate (Lisans) Exam Calendar Candidates with a bachelor's degree are the first group to enter the competition. According to the official announcement, the registration process for this level will begin on July 1, 2026, and continue until July 13. The main exam, covering "General Ability" and "General Culture," will be held on September 6, 2026 [2]. Additionally, the specialized "Field Knowledge" (Alan Bilgisi) exams will take place over two consecutive days, September 12 and 13. The results for this stage will be announced to candidates on October 7, 2026 [3].

Associate and Secondary Education Levels For Associate Degree (Ön Lisans) candidates, the registration window is set from July 29 to August 10, 2026. The exam for this group will be held on October 4, 2026, with results published at the end of the same month (October 30). On the other hand, Secondary Education (Ortaöğretim) candidates must register between August 27 and September 8 [2]. The exam for this level is scheduled for October 25, 2026, and final results will be announced on November 19 [3].

Specialized Exams and Registration Process In addition to the general exams, the Religious Services Field Knowledge Test (DHBT) is also included in the calendar. Registration for this exam will take place in late September, and the exam itself will be held on November 1, 2026 [2]. All candidates are required to complete the registration and payment process through the ÖSYM internet system (ais.osym.gov.tr) or the organization's mobile application within the announced timeframes. Educational experts advise candidates not to leave their registration to the final hours due to high system traffic on the closing days [1].