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2026 Korea National Technical Qualification Exam Schedule

Everything about the 2026 National Technical Qualification regular exams — written registration through the final result, by grade and round. Check the card below for the very next date.

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Engineer / Industrial Engineer

Engineer and Industrial Engineer exams run 3 times a year (Rounds 1–3), each with a written exam and a practical exam.

Engineer / Industrial Engineer 2026 exam schedule by round
RoundWritten registrationWritten examWritten resultPractical examFinal result
Round 1Regular registration: 1/12 – 1/15 Additional registration (remaining seats): 1/24 – 1/251/30 – 3/33/114/18 – 5/66/5 / 6/12 (varies by occupation)
Round 2Regular registration: 4/20 – 4/23 Additional registration (remaining seats): 5/3 – 5/45/9 – 5/296/107/18 – 8/59/4 / 9/11 (varies by occupation)
Round 3Regular registration: 7/20 – 7/23 Additional registration (remaining seats): 8/1 – 8/28/7 – 9/19/910/24 – 11/1312/11 / 12/18 (varies by occupation)

Craftsman

Craftsman exams run 4 times a year (Rounds 1–4), each with a written exam and a practical exam. Always-on exams aren’t included in this table.

Craftsman 2026 exam schedule by round
RoundWritten registrationWritten examWritten resultPractical examFinal result
Round 1Regular registration: 1/6 – 1/9 Additional registration (remaining seats): 1/14 – 1/151/20 – 1/241/303/14 – 4/54/10 / 4/17 (varies by occupation)
Round 2Regular registration: 3/16 – 3/20 Additional registration (remaining seats): 3/29 – 3/304/4 – 4/94/225/30 – 6/146/26 / 7/3 (varies by occupation)
Round 3Regular registration: 6/8 – 6/11 Additional registration (remaining seats): 6/21 – 6/226/27 – 7/27/158/29 – 9/1610/2 / 10/8 (varies by occupation)
Round 4Regular registration: 8/24 – 8/27 Additional registration (remaining seats): 9/10 – 9/119/16 – 9/2110/711/14 – 12/212/11 / 12/18 (varies by occupation)

Master Craftsman

Master Craftsman exams run twice a year (Rounds 79 and 80), with a written exam and a practical exam.

Master Craftsman 2026 exam schedule by round
RoundWritten registrationWritten examWritten resultPractical examFinal result
Round 79Regular registration: 1/6 – 1/9 Additional registration (remaining seats): 1/18 – 1/191/241/303/14 – 4/14/10 / 4/17 (varies by occupation)
Round 80Regular registration: 6/8 – 6/11 Additional registration (remaining seats): 6/21 – 6/226/277/158/29 – 9/1610/2 / 10/8 (varies by occupation)

Professional Engineer

Professional Engineer exams run 3 times a year (Rounds 138–140), with a written exam (Stage 1) and an interview-style practical exam (Stage 2).

Professional Engineer 2026 exam schedule by round
RoundWritten registrationStage 1 (Written)Written resultStage 2 (Interview)Final result
Round 138Regular registration: 1/6 – 1/9 Additional registration (remaining seats): 2/1 – 2/22/73/255/2 – 5/165/29
Round 139Regular registration: 4/13 – 4/16 Additional registration (remaining seats): 5/10 – 5/115/166/248/1 – 8/158/28
Round 140Regular registration: 7/13 – 7/16 Additional registration (remaining seats): 8/16 – 8/178/2210/711/14 – 11/2812/11

This table covers only the regular National Technical Qualification exams (Engineer/Industrial Engineer, Craftsman, Master Craftsman, Professional Engineer). Craftsman always-on exams and special rounds aren’t included — check Q-Net separately.

Source: data.go.kr HRD Korea national qualification schedule API (checked 2026-10-10), cross-checked with Q-Net’s official annual exam schedule on 2026-10-10. Each round covers different occupations, so check Q-Net for the occupation-specific schedule.

How to read this table

  • Written registration runs in two windows — the regular window (weekdays and non-holidays only) and the additional vacant-seat window (open on holidays too).
  • Practical (interview, for Professional Engineer) registration dates aren’t shown here. After the written result is announced, check Q-Net’s notice for that specific round.
  • The final pass announcement date varies by occupation for Engineer/Industrial Engineer, Master Craftsman, and Craftsman. The table’s “early / late” range covers that spread.
  • All dates and times are in Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9). Written and final results are posted at 09:00 on the announcement date.

For foreign residents

  • All dates are in Korea Standard Time (KST) — check the time difference if you’re abroad.
  • Official information follows the original Korean-language source on Q-Net and the open data portal; this translation is for reference only.
  • Registration is done on Q-Net. Check the notice for your specific occupation for eligibility and required documents.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next written registration?
Check the “Written registration” column in the table above for each round. Registration usually runs as a regular window (no holidays) followed by an additional vacant-seat window (holidays included).
When is the next exam?
Exam dates differ by grade and round. Check the “Written exam” and “Practical exam” columns above (for Professional Engineer, “Stage 1 (Written)” and “Stage 2 (Interview)”) for each round’s dates.
How many times a year are these exams held?
It varies by grade. As of 2026, Engineer/Industrial Engineer and Professional Engineer run 3 times a year, Craftsman runs 4 times, and Master Craftsman runs twice.
Why are there two dates for written registration?
The first is the regular registration window; the second is the additional vacant-seat window. Regular registration excludes weekends and public holidays, while the additional window accepts applications on holidays too.
Are Craftsman always-on exams included in this table?
No. This table covers only the regular exams. Check Q-Net’s always-on exam menu separately for that schedule.
Could the schedule change?
Each round covers different occupations, so always check Q-Net’s notice for that specific round for the exact schedule. This page reflects what was cross-checked as of 2026-10-10.

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