The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held the written test for applicants to the competition for filling positions in the ministry today, Saturday, with the participation of 2,735 applicants, at the Faculties of Science and Law at Damascus University.
This test aims to attract Syrian expertise and develop work according to transparency and equal opportunity standards, contributing to building a more efficient and effective institutional apparatus. Applicants will undergo subsequent stages ending with the selection of 200 candidates.
Competition Details and Candidates
Hassan Jinedi, Director of the Administrative Development Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, clarified that the number of applicants exceeded 7,265 from various governorates. Approximately 3,586 were selected in the initial stage, before 2,735 applicants were accepted to take the current written test.
Jinedi noted that applicants underwent a multiple-choice written test comprising 180 diverse questions. A certified five-member committee oversees all stages of the competition and sets its criteria, while a scientific committee comprising professors from several Syrian universities prepared the questions.
Jinedi confirmed that applicants will undergo a written interview after this stage, followed by a phase of completing necessary documentary evidence. He emphasized that the ministry opens the door for Syrian expertise to contribute to building a new Syria, relying on clear and fair criteria for evaluation and selection.
Test Areas and Criteria
Yasser Al-Jundi, Director of the Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, explained that this test determines the scientific level of applicants in several fields, including international law, international relations, political science, general culture, and foreign languages.
Al-Jundi stressed that transparency and equal opportunity are fundamental criteria in the test, which represents a national opportunity to participate in developing diplomatic and administrative work during a pivotal stage in the country's history. He noted that success depends not only on academic qualifications but also on the ability to bear the responsibility of the new national stage.
Al-Jundi pointed out that representing Syria in the coming stage requires expertise possessing professionalism, national commitment, and an understanding of the transformations the country has witnessed. He emphasized that Syrian expertise, both inside and outside the country, is a key partner in the institutional recovery process.
Applicants' Reactions
Mahmoud Abd al-Salam, an applicant for the written exam, stated that the test questions were relatively long and included diverse questions on law, international relations, general culture, and foreign languages. He highlighted the necessity for applicants to be familiar with these topics and possess a high level of knowledge.
He added that his ambition to work in state institutions, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, was the main motivation for applying. Meanwhile, applicant Mohammad Kharbatli mentioned that the test included different levels of difficulty, ranging from easy to medium to hard, expressing his hope for the opportunity to participate in the development Syria is witnessing.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates announced on June 7 last year a competition for contracting with a number of cadres, aiming to attract national expertise from within and outside the country. On October 13 this year, the ministry announced the names of qualified applicants eligible to take the written test within this competition.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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