Uzbekistan may abolish the mandatory requirement for graduates who studied on state grants to work for at least three years. This proposal is outlined in a draft resolution developed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which aims to amend the current regulations. Under the existing system, graduates who received state grants are allocated to educational institutions, enterprises, and organizations with a condition of working for a minimum of 3 years, but the new draft suggests removing this uniform term.

According to the draft, the duration of the mandatory work obligation for graduates will now be determined by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, signifying the introduction of an individual approach instead of a standard three-year period. This change allows for setting obligation durations based on the specifics of the educational field, such as potentially shorter terms for certain specialties.

Additionally, the draft includes technical amendments, such as proposing to use the term "place of residence" instead of "permanent place of residence" when allocating graduates to jobs. This is aimed at easing some restrictions and making the allocation process more flexible. The explanatory note to the draft states that these changes were developed to align with current legislation, including the law on registration of residence from July 10, 2025, and the presidential decree from June 15, 2022.

These changes are intended to improve the allocation process for personnel trained under state grants by eliminating certain constraints and enhancing efficiency in the labor market. It is worth noting that Uzbekistan plans to establish an online labor market through the "Career" electronic platform, which will connect students and graduates of higher and vocational education institutions with employers, offering job proposals based on graduates' abilities and interests.

Source: www.gazeta.uz