Circular No. 41/2021/TT-BGDĐT stipulates the list and periodic rotation terms for job positions within agencies, organizations, units under the Ministry of Education and Training and those under local government administration within the education sector.

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Pursuant to the Law on Prevention and Control of Corruption dated November 20, 2018;

Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 25, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to Decree No. 59/2019/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2019 of the Government detailing a number of articles and implementing mechanisms of the Law on Prevention and Control of Corruption;

The phrase "or examination" is abolished pursuant to Clause 6, Article 8 of Circular No. 15/2025/TT-BVHTTDL dated November 25, 2025, of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars prescribing job codes, qualification standards, and salary grades for civil servants in the heritage culture, library, grassroots cultural activities, sports, fine arts, art performance, film, and cultural propaganda sectors, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular stipulating the list and periodic rotation term of positions in agencies, organizations, units under and directly under the Ministry of Education and Training and within the scope of management according to the education sector at local authorities.

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

1. This Circular stipulates the list and periodic rotation term of positions in agencies, organizations, units under and directly under the Ministry of Education and Training and within the scope of management according to the education sector at local authorities (hereinafter referred to collectively as units).

2. This Circular applies to:

a) Departments, bureaus, Office, Inspectorate; units established by the Minister of Education and Training and public service units directly under the Ministry of Education and Training;

b) Higher education institutions directly under the Ministry of Education and Training;

c) Agencies, organizations, units within the scope of management according to the education sector at local authorities (excluding vocational education institutions);

d) Civil servants not holding leadership or management positions and staff at units specified in point a, b, c of Clause 2, Article 1 and related organizations and individuals.

Article 2. List of Work Positions Subject to Periodic Rotation

1. The list of positions that must be periodically rotated in units specified in point a, Clause 2, Article 1 is prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Circular.

2. The list of positions that must be periodically rotated for staff specified in point b, Clause 2, Article 1 shall be prescribed by the University Council, School Council based on the list prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Circular.

3. The list of positions that must be periodically rotated in units specified in point c, Clause 2, Article 1 shall be prescribed by the People's Committee of provinces and centrally-run cities based on the list prescribed in Section II of the Appendix attached to this Circular.

Article 3. Periodic Term for Position Rotation

1. The periodic rotation term of positions is from three (3) years to five (5) years (excluding the probation period for civil servants and staff). The time limit for position rotation is calculated from the date of the competent authority's decision on reassignment, assignment, or task allocation as prescribed by law.

2. Units shall establish the list of positions that must be periodically rotated based on the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article to determine the periodic rotation term for each specific position.

Article 4. Effective date

1. This Circular takes effect from February 14, 2022.

2. This Circular replaces the following Circulars:

a) Circular No. 35/2010/TT-BGDĐT dated December 14, 2010 of the Minister of Education and Training prescribing the list of positions that must be periodically rotated for civil servants and staff not holding leadership or management positions in the education sector.

b) Circular No. 33/2015/TT-BGDĐT dated December 30, 2015 of the Minister of Education and Training amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 35/2010/TT-BGDĐT prescribing the list of positions that must be periodically rotated for civil servants and staff not holding leadership or management positions in the education sector.

Article 5. Transitional Provisions

For cases subject to periodic rotation of positions as prescribed in Article 2 of this Circular which are being monitored and the rotation period is calculated according to Circular No. 35/2010/TT-BGDĐT and amended and supplemented by Circular No. 33/2015/TT-BGDĐT before the effective date of this Circular, the relevant agencies, organizations, and units shall continue to monitor and calculate the tenure of positions to review periodic rotation according to the term prescribed in Article 3 of this Circular.

Article 6. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Director of the Office, Heads of the Cadre and Civil Service Department, Heads of units under and directly under the Ministry of Education and Training; Chairmen of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities are responsible for organizing and implementing this Circular.

2. Annually, units shall compile and report the results of position rotation of civil servants and staff and develop plans for position rotation for the following year, to be submitted to the Ministry of Education and Training before December 15 for consolidation, monitoring, and inspection as prescribed./.