No Statement Yet From ÖSYM Regarding EKPSS Preference Dates

Thousands of disabled civil service candidates who have received their Disabled Public Personnel Selection Examination (EKPSS) results are currently looking to the Measurement, Selection, and Placement Center (ÖSYM). The starting date for the preference process, which is the most critical step for the candidates to be employed in public institutions, is becoming a matter of great curiosity day by day. Although the KPSS-2026/1 preference calendar has been clarified and this process has started, an official date for EKPSS preferences has not yet been shared. This uncertainty ranks first on the agenda of thousands of people dreaming of being appointed, creating both excitement and stress among them. Social media platforms and various information sharing forums host thousands of messages every day asking, 'When will EKPSS preferences start?'

When we examine the background of the issue, we see how vital the process regulating the employment of disabled citizens in government positions is for the candidates. EKPSS is a special and important examination nature that disabled individuals take to become public personnel. Candidates who succeed in this exam are placed in disabled quotas in various ministries, institutions, and state economic enterprises in line with their scores and preferences. However, getting a sufficient score in the exam does not guarantee an appointment alone; it is known that the decisive factor is the preference process done correctly and strategically. For this reason, candidates continue to wait with great impatience for the guide and preference dates to be announced by ÖSYM.

Currently, it is observed that candidates are experiencing mixed emotions; because while some preference processes within the scope of KPSS are active, the silence in the EKPSS process causes anxiety. The start of general and special ministry preferences for the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) has led EKPSS entrants to have expectations about their own calendar. Although the start of preference reception for one of the relevant exams raises hopes that the other will also start soon, the fact that the institution has not yet taken an official step on the issue leaves these hopes in uncertainty for now. While following the acquisition processes in the KPSS preference guide, candidates are also trying to confirm whether their own preference guide will be published. This information pollution and deficiency increasingly increase the need for a clear date to be announced by government institutions.

One of the most important points that draws attention in this process is the psychological and social dynamics underlying this intense waiting and frequently asked questions experienced by disabled candidates. Regular public income and employment for disabled individuals play a major supportive role in terms of social security. Therefore, the postponement or late announcement of preference dates goes beyond being a simple calendar issue and takes on an importance that directly affects the future plans, economic situations, and familial expectations of the candidates. The issue being brought up more every day is a reflection of the sensitivity of the public and non-governmental organizations on the matter. Many young people waiting to be appointed demand that this process be concluded as soon as possible, fairly and transparently.

What needs to be done going forward is for candidates to continue closely following ÖSYM's official communication channels and announcement pages, and not to rely on speculative information. Considering the placement processes in previous years, it is seen that ÖSYM provides candidates with a sufficient and fair period of time to complete their processes once it publishes the preference guide. For this reason, it is thought that the day when the waiting will end and the preference date will be clarified is near, but it is emphasized that caution should be taken until an official step is taken. Disabled civil service candidates should already begin their research and preparations to identify the positions suitable for their career goals. Ultimately, when that long-awaited announcement is made, it is of great importance for candidates to be ready with up-to-date information at all times to make quick and informed decisions.