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In a move underscoring the Ministry of Education’s commitment to entrenching the principles of integrity, transparency, and fairness in the procedures for filling educational supervisory positions, and to safeguard the rights of applicants and ensure equal opportunity among them, Minister of Education Eng. Syed Jalal Al-Tabatabai issued a decision canceling all results of the fourth-stage examinations for applicants seeking educational supervisory roles, and ordering a re-examination for all applicants. This decision follows the completion of the work by the neutral investigation committee established by Minister Al-Tabatabai to review comments, complaints, and violations raised by applicants and educational field professionals regarding the aforementioned tests.

The Ministry of Education stated in a press release that the decision is based on the findings of the neutral investigation committee, aiming to ensure the integrity of the procedures governing the examinations and to verify that any administrative decisions resulting from them are derived from correct and sound foundations. This approach enhances confidence in the selection system for supervisory positions and reinforces the principle that educational responsibilities must be assigned based on objective criteria and disciplined procedures free from irregularities.

The Ministry emphasized that safeguarding the integrity of the examinations and protecting applicants’ rights is a responsibility that allows for no negligence. Addressing comments and complaints from the educational field stems from a commitment to reviewing procedures, verifying their integrity, and taking necessary corrective measures to preserve the credibility of administrative processes and strengthen trust in the mechanisms for filling educational supervisory positions.

The Ministry clarified that the Educational Affairs Sector will carry out all necessary actions and procedures to re-administer the examinations, according to schedules to be determined, with full adherence to the regulations governing the tests. Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the procedures and to prevent any violations during their administration.

The Ministry added that the date, venue, duration, and scientific content of each re-exam will be determined at a later stage and officially announced by the Ministry of Education. Applicants who attended the leadership training courses for the fourth stage will be informed of all details and requirements, ensuring procedural clarity for all parties and enabling them to prepare for the exams based on approved and published information.

The Ministry of Education explained that the decision followed a series of supervisory and investigative measures taken in response to numerous comments and complaints received during and after the examination period, which included objections regarding the integrity of the procedures and their ability to ensure fairness and equal opportunity among applicants.

In response to these comments and with a commitment to handling them objectively and responsibly, the Minister of Education directed the formation of a neutral investigation committee comprising specialists from the Fatwa and Legislation Department and the Ministry of Education. The committee was tasked with investigating the comments and irregularities that marred the fourth-stage process for applicants seeking educational supervisory positions at the Ministry of Education for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Ministry noted that the committee examined various aspects related to the examinations, verified the procedures followed in their organization and implementation, and assessed the integrity of the adopted mechanisms. It identified discrepancies and submitted its findings and recommendations to the Minister to enable him to make an appropriate decision based on the investigation’s conclusions.

She added that the committee’s scope of work included investigating the electronic examinations held for applicants seeking educational supervisory positions, following their attendance at training courses culminating in an exam, as well as reviewing the procedures followed in administering the tests for applicants who attended the leadership training courses.

The investigation also extended to examining the issue of the dissemination of questions from the fourth-stage electronic exams via social media platforms, verifying the circumstances surrounding this, and reviewing the process of exam preparation and programming, including relevant technical and procedural aspects related to the integrity and confidentiality of the tests.

Upon completing its work, the committee submitted its final report to the Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabaei, containing the results of the examination and investigation into the noted observations and violations. Based on the report’s findings, a decision was adopted to invalidate all fourth-stage exam results and require all applicants to retake the exams.

The Ministry clarified that the investigation revealed practices involving the illegal dissemination of exam questions, which undermined equal opportunity and fair competition, emphasizing that such practices are contrary to professional ethics and the educational responsibilities incumbent upon all parties.

The Ministry of Education reaffirmed that the decision to retake the exams is part of its commitment to ensuring procedural integrity and achieving fairness among all applicants, as well as reinforcing standards of integrity and transparency in the recruitment of educational supervisory staff. This aims to guarantee that approved results are based on correct and sound procedures, and that all applicants have equal opportunities in accordance with the regulations governing the exams.

The Ministry stressed that safeguarding the credibility of the exams necessitates serious handling of any observations or violations, and that procedures must not be subject to doubt that could undermine fair competition or applicants’ rights. It emphasized that the integrity of the administrative and educational system remains a primary priority in all decisions and procedures related to supervisory positions.

The Ministry of Education concluded by reiterating that all concerned parties are required to fully comply with the content of the decision and implement its provisions, acting in accordance with the specified controls for the exam retakes, while taking necessary measures to ensure confidentiality and procedural integrity. This will enhance trust in the system for filling educational supervisory positions and affirm that fairness, equal opportunity, and integrity are fundamental pillars that must not be compromised.