The Directorate General of Civil Service and Administrative Reform has granted exceptional approval to the Ministry of National Education, extending deadlines for external recruitment competitions. These competitions are for the rank of 'first division professor' (أستاذ “قسم أول”) across three educational levels, organized based on certificates for the year 2025. The official communication, dated June 8 and bearing number 6309, was issued to ensure a fair evaluation for all candidates and a stable school year with sufficient educators. The extension was deemed necessary due to the imminent expiry of previously set legal deadlines on June 10. The approval specifically allows for additional time to complete these key external recruitment competitions for the rank of 'first division professor' in one of the three educational levels, addressing the urgent staffing needs within the education sector.
Details of the Approval
The Directorate of Application and Audit, operating under the Directorate General of Civil Service and Administrative Reform, announced its exceptional approval for the recruitment process. This decision followed a request submitted by the competent departments within the Ministry of National Education. The communication from the Directorate of Application and Audit was based on an earlier communication, number 557, dated June 1, 2026. The approval is specifically for the request submitted by the competent departments of the Ministry of National Education, seeking authorization for the ongoing recruitment efforts.
The approval specifically authorizes education directorates across the governorates to finalize all procedures pertaining to recruitment competitions. These competitions are based on certificates, involving a 'file study' for candidate evaluation. The request was to authorize education directorates in the governorates to complete all operations related to recruitment competitions based on certificates, commonly referred to as a 'file study' for candidate assessment. The Directorate of Application and Audit instructed the Ministry of National Education to ensure that its competent departments in the education directorates of the governorates promptly provide their local departments with the final results immediately upon completion. This measure is intended to facilitate subsequent control, or 'post-control,' to be conducted within the most efficient timeframe possible, ensuring transparency and adherence to established procedures. This 'post-control' mechanism is vital for maintaining the integrity of the recruitment process and verifying the fairness of selections.
Justification for Extension
The Ministry of National Education justified its request for an extension by citing the large number of candidates participating in the recruitment competitions. This volume of applications necessitated additional time for processing and evaluation, as managing such a high intake requires substantial administrative effort. The external recruitment competition for professors coincided with the period designated for official school exams. These included the BEM (Brevet de l'Enseignement Moyen) and Baccalaureate sessions for May and June 2026. The simultaneity of these major events placed considerable demands on national educational infrastructure and personnel who were already stretched thin.
The organization of these official school exams required the mobilization of a significant number of central and local officials and employees. This extensive mobilization diverted resources and personnel who would otherwise have been available to manage the recruitment competition processes, contributing to delays in candidate file processing and evaluation. The Ministry's appeal for an extension aimed to mitigate the logistical challenges posed by these overlapping demands, ensuring a fair and efficient recruitment outcome despite the concurrent examination schedule. The extension is key for allowing sufficient time for thorough review of all applications, upholding the principle of fair evaluation for every candidate.
Ensuring Educational Stability
The Directorate General of Civil Service and Administrative Reform had previously approved a request to modify existing recruitment plans. This approval specifically concerned amendments to the decision on the distribution of financial positions and the decisions to open the recruitment competitions themselves. The changes were formally communicated through a document numbered 5887, dated May 26, 2026. This amendment process involved the inclusion of additional and previously vacant financial positions designated for the year 2026. The integration of these new positions is expected to further support the Ministry of National Education's efforts to stabilize the teaching workforce and address staffing needs effectively. The strategic addition of these positions shows the commitment to ensuring a stable school year with a sufficient number of qualified educators, thereby enhancing the quality of education across the country.
