KPSS 2026 Exam Calendar Announced; Registration and Exam Dates Set

As the second half of 2026 approaches, the Assessment, Selection and Placement Center in Turkey (ÖSYM) has finalized and published the official Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) calendar for the current calendar year [1]. This exam, considered the gateway to public sector careers in Turkey, will be held in 2026 with an intensive schedule across various educational levels. According to published reports, all stages from registration to the announcement of results have been determined for undergraduate, associate, and secondary education candidates [2].

Details of the KPSS Undergraduate (Lisans) Level Candidates with a bachelor's degree are the first group to enter this academic marathon. According to the announced calendar, the registration process for the undergraduate exam will begin on July 1, 2026, and continue until July 13 [1]. For those who fail to register during the regular period, a "late registration" opportunity is provided on July 22 and 23.

The main undergraduate level exam (including General Knowledge and General Ability) will be held on September 6, 2026 [3]. Additionally, candidates planning to take the Field Knowledge (Alan Bilgisi) exams must attend the exam sessions on September 12 and 13. The results of this stage will be officially announced on October 7, 2026 [1].

Schedule for Associate and Secondary Education Levels Graduates of associate degree (Ön Lisans) and secondary education (Ortaöğretim) levels now have their precise schedules. Associate degree registration will take place from July 29 to August 10, 2026, and the exam will be held on October 4, 2026 [2].

For secondary education (high school) candidates, the registration window begins on August 27 and continues until September 8. The exam for this group will be held on October 25, 2026 [3]. An important point for these candidates is the announcement of final results on November 19, which will serve as the basis for recruitments in late 2026 and 2027 [1].

Registration Method and Key Tips for Candidates All registration steps are carried out electronically through the ÖSYM Candidate Operations System (known as AİS). Candidates can log into the system using their Republic of Turkey ID number and password or through the e-Government (e-Devlet) portal, and after selecting the exam center, proceed to pay the exam fee [2].

Educational experts recommend that candidates do not leave their registration to the final hours due to high system traffic on the last days. It is also worth noting that the DHBT (Religious Services Field Knowledge Test) will be held on November 1, 2026, with registration taking place in late September [1]. With the finalization of this calendar, candidates' primary focus is now on final preparation for the September and October exams.