Turkey holds 2026 KPSS Secondary Education exam for 3 million candidates

The 2026 Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) for secondary education levels was conducted across Turkey on Sunday, October 25. Organized by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the exam saw participation from approximately 2,985,438 candidates, including 1,448,945 women and 1,536,493 men.

The examination took place in 254 centers across 81 provinces and Nicosia, utilizing 9,632 buildings and 167,820 halls. Candidates were presented with 120 questions covering general ability and general culture, with a standard duration of 130 minutes. To ensure security, over 415,000 personnel were deployed, including 32,601 police officers and 3,143 gendarmerie members.

ÖSYM President Bayram Ali Ersoy issued calls for public sensitivity regarding noise and traffic during the exam period. Results are scheduled to be announced on November 19, 2026, and will remain valid for two years. Following the exam, ÖSYM released the question booklets and answer keys for candidate review, accessible through the official candidate transaction system until November 4.