Diyanet to select 336 religious officials for overseas assignments

The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has published an announcement for the selection exam for religious officials to be assigned abroad for long-term service within the scope of the 2026 Autumn Term. Of the total quota of 336 positions, 321 are allocated to male and 15 to female religious officials. Assignments may be made in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, the United States, Canada, Australia, other European and Eurasian countries, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and countries in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Latin America. Application requirements: Being a citizen of the Republic of Türkiye; having worked for at least 5 years in the relevant service classes as a permanent civil servant under the 4/A employment status at the Presidency of Religious Affairs; being a graduate of at least a two-year higher religious education program; having participated in at least one of the Vocational Knowledge Level Determination Exams (MBSTS) held in the last 3 years; having had candidacy status lifted; and meeting the other requirements specified in the announcement. Applications will begin on October 26, 2026, and end on November 9, 2026, at 17:00. Applications will be submitted through the My Exam Procedures menu on DİBBYS (dibbys.gov.tr) and approved by the relevant units. Candidates will take exams assessing professional competence and representational ability. The overseas assignment period for successful candidates will initially be 1 year and may be extended to a total of up to 5 years if the requirements are met. Important: This announcement is not a general civil servant recruitment; it is solely intended for the overseas assignment of eligible personnel serving as permanent staff at the Presidency of Religious Affairs. Official announcement: disiliskiler.diyanet.gov.tr/Detay/648