Turkey's Agriculture Ministry Launches 1,874 Contract Hiring Campaign

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is carrying out its first recruitment of 1,874 contract personnel across Turkey. In the western province of Uşak, five positions were announced – one driver and four engineering posts (two agricultural engineers in Banaz, one food engineer in Eşme, and one engineer for the Uşak Agricultural Infrastructure and Land Evaluation Branch). Applicants must be Turkish citizens, have passed the 2024 KPSS exam with at least 50 points, be under 65 years of age and meet health and security clearance requirements.

Separately, the ministry also opened 73 security and guard positions, split between armed and unarmed roles, with allocations listed for each province. Candidates need a relevant associate‑degree, a valid private security licence, and must also meet the same KPSS, age and citizenship criteria. Applications are being accepted through the government’s career portal between 27 July and 9 August 2026.