Civil service recruitment in Kazakhstan to be fully digitized this year

Civil service recruitment in Kazakhstan to be fully digitized this year

Starting in 2026, the recruitment of civil service employees will be conducted exclusively online. A unified human resources information system, «eQyzmet», will be introduced in all government agencies by year-end, Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs Darkhan Zhazykbay announced. According to him, a digital rating for civil servants is being introduced within the platform. This module will use data from electronic personnel records to identify potential candidates with extensive experience and qualifications for political positions and Corps «A» roles. Plans also include developing a new architecture for the Unified Human Resources System, incorporating digital solutions from the QazTech platform. Artificial intelligence capabilities based on KazLLM are expected to be utilized in the selection process. The Agency notes that the introduction of digital technologies has already proven effective, with the number of applicants per vacancy increasing on average by 1.5 times.

«By decree of the Head of State, the Civil Service Development Concept, designed until 2029, has been approved. In this regard, as the authorized body, we have prepared a new law. It focuses on the formation of the apparatus and the further enhancement of the hybrid model of civil service and digitalization. Our goal is to ensure transparency within the civil service and attract more qualified and competent professionals from the public and private sectors,» Zhazykbay said.