The results of the national teacher recruitment drive, organized for the 2025 academic year, will be made public in the coming days, according to the Minister of National Education, Mohamed Seghir Saadaoui. This initiative, which covers more than 61,000 vacancies, has reached its concluding phase, clearing the way for selected candidates to report to their assignments in time for the 2026-2027 school year.
In a written response sent to National People’s Assembly lawmaker Harizi Mekhfi, the minister explained that the selection process was expanded by adding 16,000 supplementary budgetary positions to the 45,000 openings originally announced, thereby raising the total number of available roles to over 61,000.
According to details provided by the head of the department, the administrative steps tied to this selection process are virtually finished. The outcomes are slated for publication shortly so that successful applicants can assume their duties this coming September, coinciding with the launch of the upcoming academic term.
This hiring initiative carries major weight as it marks the resumption of large-scale external hiring following a multi-year freeze. Its primary goal is to bolster the instructional workforce within academic institutions and to eliminate the deficits reported across several provinces.
Furthermore, the minister sought to dispel doubts regarding the status of bachelor’s degree holders. He maintained that this credential has never been barred from the eligibility criteria for employment within the national education domain.
According to his statements, educators wishing to take advantage of the contractual hiring framework can still apply using this degree, in full compliance with the regulatory frameworks currently in effect.
The minister pointed out that the hiring procedures managed via the national digital platform rely specifically on the clauses of Executive Decree Number 25-54 of January 21, 2025, which governs the specific status of personnel within specialized education bodies, as well as joint interministerial directive Number 05 of July 24, 2025, which outlines the terms for hiring contractual teachers.
The Ministry of National Education also emphasizes that this recruitment campaign represents an unprecedented milestone in the history of the sector, thanks to the creation of a dedicated digital platform designed for submitting and evaluating application files.
This strategy is part of a broader push to modernize the administration and expand the use of digital resources in managing competitions and human talent.
With the upcoming integration of over 61,000 new teachers, public authorities hope to systematically curb the reliance on temporary contract hiring, which was utilized for many years to compensate for the shortage of permanent staff in schools.
The explicit target remains upgrading learning conditions for students and elevating instructional quality by building a more stable and robust pedagogical workforce.