Article 18. Preparation for entry into the civil service On the Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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1. The preparation of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan for entry into the civil service shall consist of a range of educational and training activities aimed at developing the professional and personal competencies of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan required for entry into and service in the civil service, and shall cover:

1) training for entry-level positions as part of early career guidance;

2) training for managerial positions.

2. The procedure for selecting citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan for preparation for entry into the civil service, and for the organisation and delivery of such preparation, shall be governed by the rules on preparation for entry into the civil service, as approved by the competent authority.

3. A training agreement shall be concluded with a citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who is undergoing training for entry-level positions as part of early career guidance, or training for managerial posts; this agreement shall set out obligations to serve a period of service following the completion of training, as well as to avoid any conduct that would constitute grounds for refusal of appointment to the civil service.

The form of the study contract, and the procedures for its conclusion, renewal, amendment, termination and expiry, shall be governed by the admission regulations approved by the educational institutions.

Where a training contract is entered into with persons under the age of eighteen (the age of majority), the consent of their parents, adoptive parents, guardians or trustees shall be required.

4. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has completed training for entry-level positions as part of an early career guidance programme must work in the civil service for a period of three years from the date of completion of their training, following the procedure established by the competent authority for science and higher education in consultation with the relevant authority and as set out in the training agreement.

5. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has completed training for senior civil service posts must serve as a civil servant for a period of three years from the date of completion of their training, pursuant to the procedures set out in the regulations governing preparation for entry into the civil service and as specified in their training agreement.

6. A citizen of the Republic of Kazakhstan who has completed training for entry-level positions as part of early career guidance, or training for managerial postitions, must reimburse the costs incurred from the budget for their training, in proportion to the period actually worked, in the event of failure to fulfil the obligation to serve, including where there are grounds for refusal of appointment to the civil service.

The grounds and procedure for the suspension and early termination of work obligations for persons who have completed training for entry-level positions as part of early career guidance shall be governed by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan on education.

The grounds and procedure for the suspension and early termination of work obligations for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan who have completed training for senior management positions shall be established by the rules governing preparation for entry into the civil service.

Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan № 290-VIII ZRK of 19 May 2026

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-Became invalid due to the adoption of the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 19, 2026 No. 290-VIII SAM. About the Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Article 18. Restrictions on admission to the civil service of the Law on Civil Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Persons entering public service assume restrictions related to their stay in public service and anti-corruption restrictions.

These restrictions are fixed in writing by the Personnel Management Service (HR department) within thirty calendar days from the date of admission to public service.

Failure to comply with the restrictions established by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan entails refusal of admission to public service or dismissal.

The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2015 No. 416-V SAM.

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Republic of Kazakhstan