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KPSS Associate Degree exam held for 1.5 million candidates
The 2026 Public Personnel Selection Exam (KPSS) Associate Degree session was held on Sunday, October 4, across 160 examination centers in 81 Turkish provinces and Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. A total of 1,593,198 candidates applied for the exam, with female applicants outnumbering males.
The exam consisted of 120 questions covering General Ability and General Culture, with a total duration of 130 minutes. According to ÖSYM President Bayram Ali Ersoy, the number of examination centers was increased by 25 to facilitate candidate access.
Security measures were implemented at various locations, such as in Hakkari, where local authorities paused construction and traffic noise to ensure a quiet environment. To assist candidates facing identification issues, local population directorates remained open on the day of the exam. Results are scheduled to be announced on October 30, 2026, and will remain valid for two years.
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Bayram Ali Ersoy · Hakkari · Lefkoşa · Nicosia · Northern Cyprus · Turkey · ÖSYM
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Exam results will be valid for two years. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fee exemption applies to relatives of martyrs and veterans.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The exam will take place in 81 provinces in Turkey and Nicosia, Northern Cyprus. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Candidates must enter exam buildings by 10:00 AM for the 10:15 AM start. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The highest number of applicants are from Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.
- [DISPUTED] A total of 1,593,198 candidates applied for the exam. www.ilkhaber-gazetesi.com · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com