Internal Minister: National Relief Employment is Temporary, No Integration into Public Administration Outside of Competitions
The Interior Minister has confirmed that the status of National Relief workers remains temporary, emphasizing that they cannot be integrated into public service outside the established legal frameworks, primarily through passing competitive exams.
In a written response to a parliamentary question, the minister explained that the National Relief program falls under social mechanisms aimed at providing temporary job opportunities for vulnerable and low-income groups, helping them cope with challenging economic conditions, rather than being a framework for permanent employment.
He added that participation in this program is time-limited and linked to the nature of the projects and activities undertaken, stressing that any employment in administrations or local communities adheres to the principles of merit and equal opportunity through competitive examinations in accordance with existing laws.
The government official noted that public authorities are working to improve the management mechanisms of the program and direct it toward the most deserving groups, while ensuring transparency in access and achieving its social and developmental goals, without this constituting an exceptional path for direct integration into public service.
This clarification comes amidst repeated demands from some beneficiaries for integration options, while the government insists on the necessity of respecting the legal framework governing public employment.
