KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior held a public draw on Sunday for the 33rd batch of Specialized Officers, selecting 150 candidates for immediate enrollment and 50 for the reserve list, under the patronage of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.
The draw took place at Saad Al-Abdullah Academy for Security Sciences, in the presence of Acting Undersecretary Major General Ali Al-Adwani and several senior security officials.
Colonel Ahmed Abdullah Al-Jumaa, Director of Registration and Admissions at the academy, explained that 2,084 candidates had initially applied through the government’s unified electronic services platform, “Sahel,” across multiple specializations. After preliminary screening and review, 957 candidates met the basic eligibility requirements.
“These candidates then underwent rigorous evaluation stages, including aptitude and general knowledge tests, as well as physical fitness assessments,” Col. Mohammed Al-Mutairi told KUNA. “Personal interviews were conducted under the direct supervision of Maj. Gen. Al-Adwani, with a specialized committee ensuring candidates’ readiness from security, behavioral and professional perspectives.”
KUWAIT: Interior ministry officials and candidates for the specialized officer program attend the public draw for the program’s 33rd batch. — KUNA photos
Following these evaluations, 806 candidates qualified for the public draw, which covered 22 specializations. During the draw, candidates themselves placed balls with their names into the draw box, ensuring a transparent and fully public process. “The draw is also done by the students themselves, meaning we do not interfere at all; our role is purely organizational,” Col Al-Jumaa told KTV. The ministry also broadcast the draw live for those unable to attend.
Maj Gen Al-Adwani congratulated the successful candidates afterward, wishing them success in their academic and professional paths. “We are committed to supporting national talent and empowering them in various security specializations,” he said, conveying the regards of Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah.
For candidates not selected this time, the ministry emphasized that this is “not the end of the road”. “You have university qualifications and the ability to serve Kuwait from any location,” Col. Al-Jumaa said. “Work hard, you can apply again, and this could be the start of a better path for you.”
The Ministry stressed that the number of seats allocated to each specialization is based on operational needs. “Some specializations may not be needed now but could be in demand in the future. The allocation – whether a specialization requires a large or small number of candidates – is based on a study conducted by the Ministry to match staffing needs with actual demand,” said Col. Al-Jumaa.
