Applications for Türkiye’s 2026 Public Personnel Selection Examination at associate-degree level, known as the KPSS Associate Degree examination, are currently open. According to the latest information displayed by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the regular application period began on July 29, 2026 and will close on August 10, 2026. Candidates who plan to use the examination for eligible public-sector positions should complete the process through official ÖSYM channels.
Application and examination calendar
ÖSYM’s official examination page lists July 29-August 10, 2026 as the regular application period for the 2026 KPSS Associate Degree session. Candidates who miss the regular window will have a late-application period on August 19 and 20, 2026, with the system showing an end time of 11:59 p.m. on August 20. The examination is scheduled for October 4, 2026, while the result date is listed as October 30, 2026.
These dates are based on the current information published through ÖSYM’s examination calendar and application-guide pages. Candidates should check the official page again before completing any transaction because ÖSYM may publish additional notices or technical instructions when necessary.
How should candidates track the application?
Applications are handled through ÖSYM’s Candidate Transactions System, the official mobile application or, when required, authorized application centers. After signing in, candidates should carefully review identity information, education records, photograph, contact details and examination-center preferences. In cases where entering information is not the final step, the payment record and the completed-application status should also be confirmed in the system.
After submitting the application, candidates should reopen the record and make sure all details are displayed correctly. Saving the application document and checking that the payment appears in the system can help prevent avoidable problems. If identity or education information is incorrect, candidates should use ÖSYM’s official procedures rather than unverified instructions shared on social media.
Why should the process not be left until the deadline?
Traffic can increase near the final day of an application period, so completing the process early is the safer option. A connection problem, a payment-screen error or an incorrect personal record can become difficult to resolve during the final hours. Although a late-application period is available, it may be subject to separate conditions, making the regular application window the better choice for most candidates.
What happens after applications close?
After the application stage, candidates will need to follow the release of examination admission documents and test-center information. Once available, the Candidate Transactions System will show the building, room and core examination rules. Required documents for the examination day, including an accepted identity document and the admission paper, should be prepared according to the official guide.
Security points candidates should remember
Fake links and pages designed to imitate ÖSYM can appear during busy application periods. Candidates should use only ÖSYM’s official domain and the Candidate Transactions System, keep account passwords private and avoid entering payment information on unverified pages. Social media accounts or message links claiming to provide an application service should not be treated as official sources. If a suspicious transaction is noticed, the candidate should review the application and payment history in the official account.
Preparation should follow the official calendar
There is an approximately eight-week study period between the regular application deadline and the examination. Candidates can use this time for subject review, practice tests and time-management work. The 2026 guide, rather than information copied from previous years, should be used for the examination scope, test structure and applicable rules. Regularly checking new ÖSYM announcements will help candidates keep both their application status and preparation plan aligned with the latest official information.
The key dates for the 2026 KPSS Associate Degree examination are therefore August 10 for the regular application deadline, August 19-20 for late applications, October 4 for the examination and October 30 for results. ÖSYM’s official website and Candidate Transactions System remain the primary sources for verified updates throughout the process.
