Regulation Amending the Regulation on Procedures and Principles for Promotion of Diplomatic Career Officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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This regulation updates the promotion rules for Turkish diplomatic career officials. It introduces a new language requirement for promotion to the second title group: in addition to the entry language, officials must demonstrate proficiency in a second foreign language at C level in YDS/e-YDS or equivalent within the last three years before the evaluation date. For languages not covered by YDS or ÖSYM equivalence tables, the Ministry will conduct its own written proficiency exam with a minimum passing score of 70 out of 100. The changes also adjust cross-references in Articles 5 and 6, abolish the temporary Article 1, and add a new temporary provision delaying the application of the second language rule until 1 January 2028. Annexes EK-1 and EK-2 have been revised accordingly.
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Key Changes
- Added paragraph (8) to Article 4 requiring C level in a second foreign language via YDS/e-YDS or equivalent within the previous 3 years for promotion to the second title group
- Added paragraph (9) to Article 4 establishing a Ministry-conducted written exam with minimum passing score of 70/100 for languages not covered by YDS or ÖSYM equivalence
- Amended Article 5 first sentence changing references from 'ninth' to 'eighth' and 'fourth' to 'third'
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What this law requires
Diplomatic career officials seeking promotion to the second title group must demonstrate proficiency in a second foreign language at C level or higher on YDS/e-YDS within the three years preceding the evaluation date
Diplomatic career officials must obtain equivalent scores from internationally recognized foreign language exams listed in ÖSYM's equivalence documentation and framework if YDS/e-YDS is not available for their required second language
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs must conduct written foreign language proficiency examinations for languages not covered by YDS/e-YDS or ÖSYM equivalence tables
Officials taking Ministry-administered foreign language exams must achieve a minimum score of 70 out of 100 to be considered successful
Do not apply the second language requirement (Article 4, paragraph 8) before 1 January 2028