Turkey opens 2026 KPSS application period for university, associate and high‑school exams

The 2026 Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) schedule was released. University‑level candidates can apply from 1 July to 13 July, associate‑degree candidates from 29 July to 10 August, and high‑school graduates from 27 August to 8 September. The written exams are set for 6 September (General Ability‑General Culture), 12 September (first Knowledge session) and 13 September (second Knowledge session). Associate‑degree exams will be held on 4 October, and the high‑school exam on 25 October. Result announcements are planned for 7 October (university), 30 October (associate), and 19 November (high‑school).

The Youth and Sports Ministry announced the hiring of 600 contract staff through KPSS B‑Group scores. Applications are open from 13 July to 17 July via the online Kariyer Kapısı portal, with 300 positions for dormitory‑management personnel and 300 for youth‑center staff. Candidates will be ranked by their 2024 KPSS B‑Group P3 scores, and the top‑scoring applicants will be invited to oral examinations.

These announcements affect thousands of prospective civil servants seeking entry into Turkey’s public sector.