Turkey Announces 2026 Internal Teacher Transfer Results

The Ministry of National Education has officially released the much-anticipated results for internal voluntary teacher transfers for the year 2026. This announcement brings clarity to hundreds of educators who applied between May 4-7, 2026, seeking to relocate within the province.

The comprehensive schedule, released by the Ministry, outlines a multi-stage process. The primary results were made public on May 11, 2026, followed by the registration of sequential placements. For those successfully transferred, the initial notification and separation from their current posts are slated for June 26, 2026. The process continues with subsequent rounds for any remaining vacancies, with first-round sequential placements on July 3 and finalization of separation procedures by July 6. A second round of sequential placements will conclude on August 13, with notifications and separation procedures for those appointed in this final stage to be completed by August 14, 2026.

Appointments are determined by a combination of teacher preferences and their accumulated service points. In instances where service points are equal, priority is given to teachers with longer service duration or an earlier start date in the profession. Should any ties persist, the final placement will be decided by a computer-based lottery. For teachers who applied but were not placed in their preferred schools, a sequential placement system will be employed based on their top two choices, again prioritizing service points and then other criteria. This structured approach ensures a transparent and merit-based system for internal teacher mobility across Turkey.