Turkey opens 2026 public sector hiring for health, youth and mining ministries

The 2026 central placement process (KPSS‑2026/1) has begun, allowing candidates to apply for various public‑sector positions across Turkey.

Eti Maden Mining announced contract posts in the Eskişehir region: two engineers and one lawyer in Seyitgazi, and one civil servant and one technician in Sivrihisar. Applications are accepted through the ÖSYM Candidate Operations System until 16 July 2026, with preferences opening on 9 July 2026. Candidates must hold a 2024 KPSS score that meets the required thresholds.

The Ministry of Health plans to recruit 26,673 staff for roles such as nurses, midwives, health technicians, dietitians and other health‑service positions. While a precise application window has not been released, the health minister indicated the process will follow the September 2026 KPSS exam and is expected to commence before the end of 2026.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports launched a hiring round for 600 contract employees—300 dormitory‑management staff and 300 youth workers—on 13 July 2026 at 00:00. The application period closes on 17 July 2026 at 17:00 via the e‑Devlet Kariyer Kapısı portal. Detailed quota tables specify gender and discipline allocations for each group, and candidates must meet standard KPSS, citizenship and eligibility criteria.