This Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs No. 424 dated May 5, 2026, introduces a targeted technical amendment to the qualification requirements for police officers applying for positions in higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The primary purpose of the document is to update the regulatory framework by removing the obsolete term “vocational” (prohresiyno-tekhnichna) from the list of educational requirements. This ensures the compliance of departmental orders with current legislation on vocational education.
**Structure and Amendments:**
The Order consists of three clauses: the amendment to the regulatory act itself, the instruction regarding state registration, and the determination of the effective date. The amendment involves the deletion of the phrase “(vocational)” from subparagraph 2 of paragraph 8 of the Professional, Educational, and Qualification Requirements approved by Ministry of Internal Affairs Order No. 123 dated February 13, 2020. This simplifies the terminology, bringing it into line with modern educational legislation standards.
**Important Provisions:**
For human resources departments and candidates for positions in Ministry of Internal Affairs higher education institutions, it is important to note that upon the entry into force of this Order, the requirements for the level of education have become more standardized. The removal of the reference to “vocational” education eliminates a legal conflict when assessing the compliance of diplomas of candidates applying for teaching or administrative positions in institutions with specific conditions of study.
