# Incidents and administration of KPSS exams in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/incidents-during-kpss-exams-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-25T09:29:00.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

During the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) periods in Turkey, several localized incidents were reported involving candidates. In Amasya, a vehicle belonging to an exam candidate caught fire near the Amasya University Yeşilırmak Campus. Traffic police used fire extinguishers to suppress the flames, though the vehicle was rendered completely unusable. In Manisa, gendarmerie teams assisted three candidates after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, and in Nevşehir, a multi-vehicle accident involving five cars resulted in three injuries, including two candidates.

On October 25, 2026, the KPSS for secondary education levels was conducted nationwide with approximately 2.98 million participants. Following the exam, the Measuring, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) released a basic question booklet and answer key, which candidates can access via the ÖSYM Candidate Transactions System (AIS) until November 4, 2026. Results for the Associate Degree (Ön Lisans) session are scheduled for announcement on October 30, 2026, while secondary education results are expected on November 19, 2026.

Parallel to the examination cycle, various public sector recruitment drives are active. The Directorate of National Palaces is concluding applications for 158 contract positions, including security, museum, and engineering roles. Marmara University is seeking 63 contract staff through a process involving KPSS-based evaluation and oral exams, with applications open until November 6, 2026. Additionally, İŞKUR is recruiting 11 specialized IT professionals in fields such as AI and cybersecurity. Expanded employment opportunities also include the National Internship Program and the İŞKUR Youth Program, which provides stipends to students at Ordu University and Manisa Celal Bayar University.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Turkey: Public sector recruitment and KPSS exam updates

Turkey sees widespread public sector activity, including KPSS exam results and question releases, new recruitment drives by National Palaces and Marmara University, and İŞKUR internship and youth employment's.

34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incidents-reported-during-kpss-exam-sessions-in-turkey

### 2026-10-04: Amasya car catches fire during KPSS exam

A car belonging to a student caught fire in Amasya, Turkey, while he was taking the KPSS exam. Traffic police extinguished the flames, but the vehicle was destroyed.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amasya-car-catches-fire-during-kpss-exam

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