The Ministry of National Education has clarified social media misconceptions regarding the teacher recruitment competition for the 2025 academic year. The ministry issued a statement to provide accurate information and prevent ambiguity surrounding the process. This official communication aimed to dispel rumors and ensure public understanding of the full recruitment framework. Temporary contracts were utilized for the 2025-2026 academic year in preparation for the upcoming competition. These temporary agreements explicitly stated their provisional nature, pending the formal recruitment competition scheduled for December 2025. The positions filled under these contracts were confirmed to be identical to those that will be offered in the December 2025 competition, ensuring consistency in the roles available.
Details of Temporary Contracts
The temporary contract for teachers was officially announced on August 20, 2025, through the ministry's official website and digital platforms. The Ministry of National Education stated that these temporary contracts conclude upon the announcement of results from the formal teacher recruitment competition, at which point the provisional arrangements cease. The framework for these agreements was established by Joint Ministerial Instruction No. 5, issued on July 24, 2025. This instruction provided the legal basis and operational guidelines for the temporary employment period.
Instruction No. 5 explicitly stipulated that teachers under these contracts would not acquire employee status or the right to integration into public service. This provision aligns with Article 122 of Order No. 06-03, dated July 15, 2006, which governs Public Service Law, showing the temporary and non-permanent nature of these roles. The ministry confirmed that all recruitment and contracting processes adhere strictly to existing legal and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing its commitment to upholding established laws. A total of 1,065,000 participants engaged in the competition, reflecting widespread interest in the teaching profession. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to transparency, ensuring equal opportunities, and upholding the merit order throughout the process, aiming for a fair and equitable selection of candidates.
Competition Criteria and Scoring
The teacher recruitment competition was structured around a certificate-based evaluation, incorporating criteria such as professional experience, academic achievements like Baccalaureate, Master's, or Magistracy degrees, and scientific accomplishments. This full scoring system also included an interview component, allowing for a holistic assessment of candidates' qualifications and suitability. The Ministry confirmed that these competition parameters align with Ministerial Decision dated July 15, 2014, which governs professional competitions and examinations for national education ranks, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Before the announcement of results, candidate files underwent processing and verification through a digital platform managed by the public service department. This digital system facilitated efficient and secure handling of a large volume of applications. For contract teachers, professional experience was calculated precisely from their appointment date up to March 26, 2026, providing a clear cutoff for experience assessment. Oral interviews for candidates were conducted over three consecutive days on March 24, 25, and 26, 2026, as a key part of the evaluation. The Ministry stated that professional experience was assessed based on submitted and verified proofs, ensuring the authenticity of claims. While professional experience is a factor in the scoring, it contributes to a total of 33 points, indicating its significant, but not exclusive, weight. The Ministry clarified that the overall score for the competition is 33 points, refuting rumors that it was a grade out of 20, thereby correcting a common misconception.
Competition Outcomes and Future Processes
A total of 45,046 contract teachers participated in the recruitment competition, with 15,597 of them succeeding. This resulted in a success rate of 34.62% for contract teachers, noting the competitive nature of the process. The Ministry stated that financial positions opened for the competition are primarily filled by successful candidates from the original lists. If successful candidates do not take up their assigned positions, reserve lists will be utilized in accordance with established regulations, ensuring that all available posts are filled efficiently. Teachers who did not succeed in previous recruitment competitions before the 2025-2026 academic year are given priority for temporary contracts in the 2026-2027 academic year. This priority is granted within the existing legal limits, offering a continued opportunity for experienced educators.