5th KPSS Practice Exam Held in Kahramanmaraş with 5,000 Candidates

On the eve of national recruitment exams in Turkey, the city of Kahramanmaraş has become a hub for educational activities. On June 29, 2026, the fifth in a series of free KPSS practice exams was successfully conducted by 'Pusula Maraş,' which serves as the youth services arm of the Kahramanmaraş Metropolitan Municipality [1][2]. This educational event was met with an unprecedented response from 5,000 candidates who competed across 22 different centers throughout the city and its affiliated districts.

Details of the Exam in 22 Educational Centers This practice exam was organized simultaneously in various locations, including schools, libraries, and youth centers, to ensure accessibility for all applicants across different parts of the province. According to published reports, this is the fifth stage of this support project in 2026, implemented under the direct supervision of the Mayor of Kahramanmaraş, Fırat Görgel [2][3]. The goal of this geographical expansion is to create equal opportunities for all young people dreaming of employment in Turkey's public sectors.

Simulation of ÖSYM Standards and Time Management One of the prominent features of this exam was the full compliance of the questions and testing conditions with the standards of the Turkish Assessment Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The questions were designed by a team of experts and experienced instructors so that candidates could not only assess their academic knowledge but also practice vital skills such as time management, stress control, and concentration under real exam conditions [1][4]. This precise simulation allows candidates to identify their weaknesses and improve their study plans before the actual exam.

Candidate Feedback and the Importance of Educational Support Participants in this exam, including individuals such as Mehmet Akif Topak and Gülşah Avgın, expressed their satisfaction with the high quality of organization and the close resemblance of the exam atmosphere to official examinations in interviews with local media [2][4]. Statistics show that the number of participants increased from 4,000 in the fourth stage (held in May) to 5,000 in this stage, indicating the growing trust of the youth community in these educational initiatives [5][6]. The Kahramanmaraş Municipality has announced that these supports will continue until the actual KPSS exam is held to maximize the readiness of the region's youth.