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Turkey public sector spending, employment, and recruitment

Overview

In September 2026, the Ministry of Family and Social Services opened the preference period for public employment under Social Services Law No. 2828. Eligible individuals, including those who grew up under state protection, may submit up to 30 preferences via the e-Devlet gateway until September 24, 2026. The Ministry of Justice is participating in this process, offering 190 positions across various educational levels.

In the higher education sector, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that funding for the Research Universities Support Program (ADEP) has risen significantly, from 115.2 million lira in 2022 to 1.4 billion lira in 2026, supporting 548 projects. Recent academic restructuring detailed in the Official Gazette includes the establishment of a new faculty at Amasya University and an institute at Karadeniz Technical University, while certain faculties at Yaşar University have been closed.

Regarding broader economic and administrative planning, preparations for the 2027 Public Investment Program have begun. The program is expected to prioritize fiscal discipline, inflation control, and efficient resource allocation in accordance with the Twelfth Development Plan. Additionally, the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has announced recruitment for professional staff, and a new TİHEK office is being established in Istanbul.

Entities

Turkey · PTT · Presidency of Strategy and Budget · Council of Higher Education · Ministry of Treasury and Finance

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Turkey announces public employment updates and research university funding increases

    Turkey announces several updates: the September 2026 public employment preference process for Law No. 2828 beneficiaries, increased funding for research universities, and preparations for the 2027 Public Invest

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Turkey public sector recruitment updates for 2026

    Turkish public institutions, including PTT and the Revenue Administration, are managing various personnel recruitment processes for 2026, covering roles from diplomats to technical staff.

  3. [BUSINESS] 14 sources
    Turkey achieves 484 billion TL in public sector savings

    Turkey achieved 484 billion TL in public sector savings during 2024-2025, an amount exceeding the 2026 budgets of six ministries. The measures focus on energy, vehicles, and strict fiscal discipline.

  4. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Turkey public sector employment rises to 5.4 million

    Turkey's public sector employment rose to over 5.4 million people in the second quarter, an increase of 127,677 compared to the previous year, according to official data.

  5. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Turkey public sector reports rise in personnel and overseas travel

    Reports from Turkey's Presidency of Strategy and Budget show 13,738 public employees traveled abroad in early 2026, while total public sector employment rose to over 5.4 million personnel.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkey's Public Travel Spending Hits 14.6 Billion Lira in H1 2026

    Turkey's public sector spent 14.6 bn lira on travel, meals and lodging in the first half of 2026, continuing a steep rise despite recent savings measures.

  7. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Turkey approves 6 billion TL tourism employment support law

    Turkey's parliament approved a law allocating 6 billion TL for SGK premium subsidies, giving up to 3,500 TL per tourism accommodation employee per month from May‑December 2026 to curb costs and preserve jobs.

  8. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Turkey's public travel expenses hit 12.99 trillion lira in Jan‑June 2026

    Turkey reported public travel expenditures of 12.99 trillion lira for Jan‑June 2026, with 7.8 trillion for temporary assignments and 4.9 trillion for permanent ones, despite a recent cost‑saving ordinance.

Sources

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