Newly appointed civil servants undergo a period of candidacy during which they receive various trainings. Those who pass these trainings transition to permanent civil servant status and begin to accumulate step increases. If a candidate civil servant performs military service during this period, their candidacy simply pauses and resumes from where it left off when they return. The trainings provided during the candidacy period are important for preparing civil servants. In this article we explain which trainings are given to candidate civil servants.
According to the law, newly appointed civil servants are accepted as candidates for a specified period. The candidacy period begins at the moment of appointment and includes a range of trainings that provide knowledge about civil service.
During the candidacy period, candidates are required to attend both basic and preparatory trainings. All candidates first take a basic training course that covers common attributes and responsibilities of civil servants; successful completion of this course is required. After that, they receive preparatory training and an internship relevant to their class and assigned position. Performance in these trainings determines whether a candidate is appointed to full civil servant status. Those who succeed in these programs later attain permanent status.
The candidacy period cannot be shorter than one year nor longer than two years, and transfers are not permitted during this time. If a candidate fails the required trainings or is subject to a dismissal request by their supervisor due to misconduct, the candidacy is terminated.
As noted, candidate civil servants receive several types of training during this period. There are three main components: basic training, preparatory training, and internship. Each has specified durations. The training durations during candidacy are as follows:
- Basic Training: The basic training in the candidacy period must last at least 10 months and at most 2 years.
- Preparatory Training: Preparatory training for candidates must not be shorter than one month nor longer than three months.
- Internship: The internship for candidates must be no less than two months and must be completed within the candidacy period.
Training Topics During the Candidacy Period
The applicable regulation defines the main topics covered in the candidate training programs. These topics are listed below.
Basic Training Topics
- Principles of Atatürk
- The Constitution of the Republic of Turkey
General Principles
Fundamental Rights and Duties
Main Organs of the Republic
The Executive - General organization of the state
- Law No. 657 on Civil Servants
Duties and responsibilities
General rights
Legislation
Personnel records and disciplinary matters
Social and financial rights
Supervisor–employee relations
Applications and complaints
Dress and appearance rules
Relocation policies
Human relations - Correspondence and filing procedures
- Protection of public property and measures for economy
- Public relations
- Confidentiality and its importance
- History of the Reforms
- National security information
- Communications
- Turkish language grammar rules
- Human rights
Preparatory Training Topics
Preparatory training takes the candidate’s specific position and responsibilities into account. Topics for preparatory training include:
- Introduction to the institution or organization:
Overview
Duties
Organizational structure
Relevant legislation
Relations with other institutions - Matters related to the candidate’s duties
- Other subjects deemed appropriate by the institution
Internship Period Topics
The topics covered during the internship are determined by the institution or organization where the candidate serves and are tailored to the functions and needs of that workplace.