Kazakhstan’s Supreme Judicial Council is inviting citizens to comment on candidates competing for judicial posts in the competition announced on October 2, 2026. The council says public feedback is part of efforts to ensure an objective and open selection process.

Comments can be submitted through November 16, inclusive, in the “Citizens’ opinions on competition participants” section of the council’s website.

The selection process also assesses candidates’ professional and personal qualities. Candidates are interviewed by members of the Competition Commission, which includes representatives of the bar, the prosecutor’s office and the wider legal community, as well as human resources specialists.