POLITICS — May 10, 2026
Ministry of Education to Open 1,060 Administrative Positions via Open Competition
The Ministry of Education is opening 1,060 administrative positions through open competition, prioritizing returning migrants. The ministry also announced plans for standardized high school exams and the establishment of model high schools in every province.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — corroborated by RTA — 2 min read
The Ministry of Education has announced the opening of 1,060 vacant administrative positions for district education directorates and educational zones through an open competition process.
The registration process for these posts will be open for ten working days. Applicants for educational zone positions are required to hold a bachelor's degree, while those applying for district posts must possess a post-baccalaureate (14th grade) certificate. These roles are part of a total of 1,900 positions approved by the Ministry of Education for the year 1405 Solar Hijri.
Mawlawi Muhammad Zahid Ahmadzai stated that priority for employment will be given to returnees and migrants from other countries. In a related effort, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs aims to employ 1,465,000 qualified individuals based on commitments made during a labor conference.
Additionally, Mawlawi Abdul Khaliq Sadiq announced that high school exams nationwide will be standardized and centralized. The Ministry of Education also plans to implement student specialization starting from the 10th grade and establish one model high school with a dormitory in every province.
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Reliability assessment
The core event (the announcement of 1,060 jobs and educational reforms) is corroborated by two independent sources. Both sources provide direct, on-record attribution to named government officials (Mawlawi Abdul Khaliq Sadiq and Mawlawi Muhammad Zahid Ahmadzai).
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Bakhtar News: "hardworking youth" and "honorable Amir al-Mu'minin, may God protect him" are examples of honorific and emotive language used to frame the government's actions and leadership positively.
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Where reports agree
- The Ministry of Education is opening 1,060 administrative positions via open competition for district and zone directorates.
- Mawlawi Abdul Khaliq Sadiq confirmed the centralization and standardization of high school exams.
- Mawlawi Muhammad Zahid Ahmadzai emphasized that returnees will be prioritized for employment.
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