With the EYT regulation becoming law, many people have started applying to retire under this provision. Some applicants, however, encounter the phrase “placed in SGK incoming document file” and wonder what it means in the context of their retirement application. This article explains that status and related messages in clear, natural English.
What Does “Placed in SGK Incoming Document File” Mean?
The phrase “placed in SGK incoming document file” has become a common question for those applying to retire under the EYT arrangement. It refers to documents entered into the Digital Document Management System (DYS) and awaiting review by SGK staff. In practice, the phrase can indicate different stages: that the document has been filed in SGK’s incoming documents folder before being processed, that it was removed from that folder before formal processing, or that it was processed but ultimately rejected. It can also simply mean the document is under review and awaiting a decision by the institution.
Whether the document will be processed further and what the final outcome will be depends on the internal review and correspondence workflow at SGK. Processing times and results vary according to the content of the file and institutional procedures.
You can follow the steps for a retirement application here: https://www.ssk.biz.tr/emeklilik-basvurusu/
What Does “SGK Processed” Mean?
If, after submitting an EYT or standard retirement application and checking the DYS system you see the message “SGK processed,” this indicates that your application has completed all internal steps and the case is closed from the SGK side. Following this status, the procedure to assign your pension payments will begin.
What Does “Placed in Incoming Document File for Retirement Service 2” Mean?
Each provincial SGK directorate in Turkey typically divides retirement processing into numbered services (1, 2, 3, 4). Services 1 and 2 usually handle 4/A (SSK) and 4/B (Bağ-Kur) retirement cases. If your DYS retirement inquiry shows a number such as 1 or 2, it indicates your documents are waiting to be processed by the corresponding retirement service at the directorate.
What Does “Incoming Document Automatically Filed” Mean?
If you see the result “incoming document automatically filed,” this generally means your documents have been registered and entered into the system and are nearing completion of the intake stage. It signals that the initial registration is complete and the file is ready for the next review or processing step.