Justice Ministry: Applications Open for 'Junior Legal Researcher' Position, Qualifying for Deputy Public Prosecutor 'C'

- Applications for both male and female candidates are open from November 1 to November 30.

The Ministry of Justice has announced the opening of applications for the position of “Junior Legal Researcher” for Kuwaiti nationals, male and female, who are qualified for the position of Deputy Public Prosecutor (C), in accordance with the conditions and documents specified in the announcement.

The Ministry clarified in a statement on the “X” platform that:

Appointment Conditions:

- The applicant must be a Kuwaiti national by origin.

- The applicant must hold a Law degree from the University of Kuwait, or an equivalent accredited certificate recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, for graduates of the 2025/2026 academic year only.

- The applicant’s university grade point average must not be less than 2.67 out of 4.0, or 80% according to the percentage system, or its equivalent under other systems.

- The applicant must not have previously applied for this position.

- The applicant’s age must not exceed 26 years old at the time of obtaining the university degree.

- The applicant must not have previously worked using their university degree with any government entity or in the private sector, and must be registered with the Public Institution for Social Security.

- The applicant must have a good reputation and conduct.

- The applicant must not have previously been convicted administratively or criminally for a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, or any offense that could impair good conduct, even if their reputation has been restored.

- The applicant must be medically fit for the position.

- The applicant must pass the written exam and personal interview conducted by the selection committee. Passing the written exam is a prerequisite for entering the personal interview, in accordance with the regulations governing this matter.

Required Documents:

- A personal photograph.

- A copy of the civil ID.

- A copy of the birth certificate.

- A copy of the nationality certificate.

- A recent certificate from the Public Institution for Social Security.

- A certificate confirming that the applicant has no prior criminal record.

- The university degree indicating the overall grade or graduation average, accompanied by a transcript. If the academic qualification is from outside the State of Kuwait, a certified equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Higher Education must be provided.

Application Method:

Applicants must visit the Ministry of Justice website via the link (www.moj.gov.kw), select “Employment Services” to review the conditions and fill out the job application form, and attach all required documents in PDF format.

The Ministry clarified that the application link will be activated on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM, and will close on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 12:00 AM.

Inquiries:

Inquiries can be made via email: (apply@moj.gov.kw) or by calling the following numbers: (22486739 - 22486717 - 22486741).

Appointment Terms:

The applicant undertakes that all submitted data and documents are accurate. Applications that do not meet the required document specifications will be rejected.

Successful candidates will be appointed to the civil public service cadre as “Junior Legal Researchers” and will receive the financial benefits and allowances stipulated for this position. They will also undergo a training course at the Kuwait Institute for Judicial and Legal Studies, in accordance with the relevant decisions and regulations, and based on the nature and requirements of the position.

Successful candidates will be promoted from the position of “Junior Legal Researcher” to “Deputy Public Prosecutor (C)” after successfully completing the training course.

The Ministry emphasized the necessity of submitting applications during the period from Sunday, November 1, 2026, to Monday, November 30, 2026, noting that applications submitted after the deadline will be rejected.