Is only the Ministry's central organization affected by this regulation?

No, the regulation covers those working for an additional course fee in both the central and provincial organizations.

Will personnel who are in the military be able to benefit from this right?

Yes, according to the text of the decision, those performing their military service on the date this article enters into force will also be able to benefit from the right of employment within the scope of the regulation.

PRESIDENTIAL DECISIONS31 July 2026

Contract Good News for Additional Course Fee Workers

Official titlePrinciples on the Amendment of the Principles Regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel (Decision Number: 11565)

A regulation has been made regarding the transition of certain personnel working for a course fee within the Ministry of Family and Social Services to contracted status under the title of 'social service personnel'.

Details of the Regulation

With the Presidential Decision numbered 11565 published in the Official Gazette dated 31 July 2026 and numbered 33326, an amendment was made to the 'Principles Regarding the Employment of Contracted Personnel'. The main purpose of the Decision is to improve the status of persons who are working for an additional course fee in the central or provincial organization of the Ministry of Family and Social Services as of 16 May 2025.

In this context, personnel previously working within the framework of additional course hours principles have been transitioned to contracted personnel status under the title of 'social service personnel' through an appointment made by the Ministry. With the article in question, the continuity of the employment of these personnel has been guaranteed, and it has been stipulated that the same rights are reserved for those who are on leave (maternity or medical report) or who are performing their military service on the date the regulation enters into force.

The regulation entered into force by the repeal of a former provision in additional Article 2 of the relevant principles and the addition of provisional Article 31. The Decision entered into force on 31 July 2026, which is its date of publication.

REGAS Commentary

This decision is an administrative improvement in the transition of those working under temporary/fee-based status in public institutions to permanent or contracted status. Particularly concerning the personnel of the Ministry of Family and Social Services closely, this regulation aims to eliminate status confusion in personnel recruitment and personal rights processes.

Questions You Might Have

Is only the Ministry's central organization affected by this regulation?: No, the regulation covers those working for an additional course fee in both the central and provincial organizations.
Will personnel who are in the military be able to benefit from this right?: Yes, according to the text of the decision, those performing their military service on the date this article enters into force will also be able to benefit from the right of employment within the scope of the regulation.

Key Terms

657 Sayılı Devlet Memurları Kanunu: The fundamental statute governing the status, rights, and responsibilities of public personnel in Turkey.
Sözleşmeli Personel: Personnel employed in public institutions under a special contract, holding a status different from permanent civil servant status.

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