Investigation Committee Revises Supervisory Job Tests in Cooperative Societies

Dr. Amthal Al-Huwail, Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood, has directed the formation of an impartial and urgent investigative committee to review the procedures related to the supervisory job aptitude test for applicants to cooperative societies, which was held yesterday at one of the private universities.

The formation of the committee follows the Ministry’s receipt of complaints and observations from several applicants concerning the difficulty level of the test, the conditions under which it was administered, the relevance of the questions to the scientific material provided to applicants, and the appropriateness of the questions to the nature of the supervisory positions and their requirements.

The committee will examine the content of the scientific material and the topics it included, in coordination with the relevant authorities responsible for its preparation, review, and approval. It will also review the foundations and standards upon which the test was prepared, and assess the extent to which its questions align with the announced scientific material.

The committee’s work will also include verifying the soundness of question formulation, their balance, and their ability to measure the required professional competence, thereby ensuring the application of standards of fairness and objectivity among applicants.

Furthermore, the committee will review the procedures for preparing, storing, and electronically distributing the test, identify individuals who were granted access to its content, and verify compliance with confidentiality procedures. Based on records, electronic correspondence, and relevant evidence, the committee will investigate allegations regarding the possible leakage or prior access to some questions before the test date.

Dr. Al-Huwail emphasized that the Ministry will deal firmly with any violation that undermines the integrity of the tests or the principle of equal opportunity, stressing that all complaints and observations will be examined with complete neutrality and transparency, and that necessary measures will be taken based on the investigation’s findings.

The committee is expected to submit a detailed report on its findings, including an assessment of the integrity of the testing procedures and the validity of the results for approval, as well as identifying any deficiencies or responsibilities, if any, and providing recommendations and appropriate measures.

In conclusion, Dr. Al-Huwail reaffirmed the Ministry’s continued implementation of the plan to Kuwaitize supervisory positions in cooperative societies, thereby creating opportunities for national talents in accordance with fair and transparent standards. She stressed that any shortcomings that could disrupt the plan, delay its implementation, or affect its integrity and equal opportunity among applicants will not be tolerated.