Complete Guide to KPSS 2026 Late Registration; ÖSYM AİS Deadlines and Steps

The Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS) in Turkey is the main gateway to government employment. With the conclusion of the regular registration period for the undergraduate level (Lisans), many candidates who failed to complete the steps for any reason are waiting for the "Late Application" or Geç Başvuru period. Today, July 19, 2026, the Turkish Assessment, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) announced the final details of this process for all educational levels [1].

Precise Late Registration Schedule for Undergraduate Level According to the published official calendar, undergraduate candidates who missed the July 1 to 13 window have only two days to finalize their registration. This period begins at 10:00 AM on July 22, 2026, and will continue until 23:59 on July 23, 2026 [2]. It is important to note that this is the final opportunity to participate in the September 2026 exams, and no requests will be accepted after this date.

Registration Fee and 50% Penalty A crucial point regarding the late registration period is the increase in the exam fee. According to ÖSYM regulations, individuals applying during this window must pay 50 percent more than the regular fee [2]. For example, the fee for the General Ability/Culture exam, which was 800 Lira during the regular period, increases to 1200 Lira during these two days. Payments must be made exclusively through the ÖSYM online payment system (e-İŞLEMLER) using valid bank cards, as bank branches do not accept payments during this stage [1].

Registration Calendar for Associate and Secondary Levels If you are a candidate for other levels, you should pay attention to the following dates: - KPSS Associate Degree (Önlisans): Regular registration begins on July 29. The late registration deadline for this level is set for August 19 and 20, 2026 [3]. - KPSS Secondary Education (Ortaöğretim): Regular registration starts on August 27, and the late registration window will be on September 15 and 16, 2026 [1].

Registration Steps in the ÖSYM AİS System To register, candidates must follow these steps: 1. Log in to the ais.osym.gov.tr portal or the ÖSYM AİS mobile application. 2. Log in using the ID number (T.C. Kimlik) and password or through the e-Devlet gateway. 3. Select the "2026-KPSS Lisans" exam and confirm personal and educational information. 4. Select the desired exam centers and sessions (such as the General Exam or the Teaching Field Knowledge Test ÖABT). 5. Finalize the application and deposit the fee through the payment section of the system [1][2].

Exam Dates After completing registration, candidates must prepare for the exam marathon. The General Undergraduate exam will be held on September 6, 2026. Additionally, Field Knowledge (Alan Bilgisi) exams will take place on September 12 and 13, and the Religious Services Field Knowledge Test (DHBT) will be held on November 1, 2026 [3].