200 Accepted in Officer Cadets Batch at 'Interior'

The Ministry of Interior held a public lottery yesterday evening (Sunday) to select candidates for the 50th batch of officer cadets holding a general secondary school certificate at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences. The lottery resulted in the nomination of 200 candidates and 50 on the reserve list. The lottery ceremony was held under the patronage of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousif, with the attendance of the Deputy Minister of Interior, Major General Abdulwahab Al-Wahayb, the Assistant Undersecretary for Supporting Security Services, Major General Fawaz Al-Roumi, and several security leaders.

In a speech delivered at the conclusion of the public lottery, Major General Al-Wahayb emphasized that joining the security institution is an honor, a trust, and a national responsibility that requires commitment, discipline, and professionalism in the performance of duties. He urged the cadets to strive diligently in their academic studies and field training so they can meet the expectations and responsibilities of serving Kuwait and protecting lives and property, wishing them success and achievement in their future endeavors.

A total of 1,347 candidates applied to join the batch, meeting the basic registration requirements and undergoing aptitude and general knowledge tests, as well as a physical fitness test, in line with military service requirements. Of these, 309 candidates passed the standardized evaluation stages. The public lottery comes as part of the Ministry of Interior’s commitment to reinforcing principles of justice, transparency, and equal opportunity among applicants, and to enhancing confidence in the selection and admission procedures.