The change of the age limit for university faculty recruitment from 45 years to 40 years has become a hot and debated topic among applicants. Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosrowpanah, Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, stated in response to questions regarding this change that this issue is under the authority of the Minister of Science, and it has been recommended that the recruitment age should not change.
Concerns About the Consequences of the New Decision
The issuance of the new employment regulations for faculty members on September 7, 2026, has suddenly created a wave of questions and concerns among applicants. In this regulation, the maximum age for participating in the faculty recruitment call has been reduced to 40 years. This change comes at a time when a 45-year age limit for recruiting faculty members had previously been approved.
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Applicants, expressing concern over this sudden change, emphasize that many of them had planned their research and educational records based on the 45-year age limit over the past four years. This abrupt change seems to not only affect their career plans but also casts a shadow over the future careers and education of many young people.
The Necessity of Stability and Predictability in Laws
Applicants also pointed out the importance of "stability and predictability in laws" in career planning and are calling for accountability from officials regarding the legal status of individuals who will lose the opportunity to participate in future calls due to this change in regulations. This issue is particularly significant for young people seeking to enter the academic and research world.
The Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution emphasized that it has been recommended to revert the faculty recruitment age limit back to 45 years, and the Minister of Science has also promised assistance in maintaining this age limit. In any case, these changes require a more thorough evaluation to provide young people and researchers with an opportunity for growth and advancement in the scientific field of the country.
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