On June 19, the president signed a decree titled “On Measures to Organize Civil Service Based on New Approaches and Form a Professional and Results-Oriented Civil Servant Corps.”
According to the decree, mechanisms will be introduced to enhance public trust in government agencies by ensuring strict adherence to ethical standards and fostering professional conduct among civil servants.
Key responsibilities for the Civil Service Development Agency
Under this initiative, the Civil Service Development Agency will take on several major responsibilities:
- Attract top talent through open and fair recruitment competitions and facilitate both horizontal and vertical career progression.
- Assess the potential and professional competencies of civil servants and compile individual portfolios based on evaluation outcomes.
- Identify demand for highly sought-after specializations and initiate targeted international internships for civil servants in those areas.
- Support the career advancement of “El-Yurt Umidi” Foundation scholars, both horizontally and vertically.
- Cooperate with the Academy of Public Administration and the El-Yurt Umidi Foundation, both of which are tasked with related functions.
Major civil service reforms starting in 2026
To radically reform the civil service sector, the following procedures will be established starting January 1, 2026:
- First-time civil servants will sign a one-year employment contract, which can be extended to an open-ended contract based on positive job performance.
- They must complete a mandatory “Introduction to Civil Service” training course upon entry and participate in refresher training at least once every three years.
- Upon completing these courses, participants will undergo assessments to evaluate theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
The diagnostics will assess:
