The Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) announced the opening of two external recruitment competitions for police officers and chief police officers for the year 2026. This significant recruitment drive aims to bolster the ranks of the national police force. Applications for these positions will be accepted from August 16, 2026, until September 7, 2026, providing a defined window for interested candidates to submit their credentials. Applicants can submit their files at provincial headquarters and district security offices across Algeria, ensuring broad accessibility for potential recruits. Specific receiving offices include the security directorates in Relizane, Oum El Bouaghi, and Jijel, among others nationwide.
Police Officer Recruitment Details
The first recruitment competition is specifically open to male police officers and will be conducted based on examinations, as stipulated by Article 104 of Presidential Decree No. 22-22, which was issued on April 17, 2022. This decree outlines the legal framework for the recruitment process. Eligibility for this competition requires candidates to be at least 21 years old and at most 27 years of age at the close of the registration period, ensuring a specific age demographic for entry-level positions.
Applicants must possess specific academic qualifications to be considered for these roles. These include a Bachelor's degree in fields such as Law, Political Science, Economics, Management, or Business. Degrees in Foreign Languages, specifically English, are also accepted, reflecting the diverse skill sets required in modern policing. Candidates holding a Science and Technology degree in specializations like Electronics, Telecommunications, Aeronautics, or Process Engineering are eligible to apply, noting the DGSN's need for technical expertise. A minimum height requirement of 1.70 meters is also mandated for all candidates participating in this first competition, ensuring physical standards are met.
Chief Police Officer Recruitment Details
The second competition targets chief police officers, open to both males and females, and will be based on certificates, as outlined in Article 106 of the same decree. This competition seeks to recruit individuals for more senior roles within the force. For this second recruitment drive, candidates must be between 23 and 28 years old at the time of their submission, indicating a slightly higher age bracket for these specialized positions. Required academic qualifications for applicants include a Master's degree in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Science & Technology. Within Science & Technology, accepted specializations include Electronics, Telecommunications, Aeronautics, and Process Engineering, showing the demand for advanced technical and analytical skills. A minimum height requirement of 1.70 meters is stipulated for male candidates participating in this competition, maintaining consistent physical standards for men. Female candidates applying for the chief police officer positions must meet a minimum height of 1.65 meters, recognizing distinct physical criteria for women.
General Eligibility and Application
Applicants must meet several general conditions to be considered for either competition. These include possessing original Algerian nationality, enjoying full national and civil rights, and having a clean criminal record, all of which are fundamental requirements for public service. Candidates are also required to pass initial medical and psychological examinations as part of the rigorous selection process, ensuring their suitability for the demanding nature of police work. A minimum visual acuity of 07/10 for each eye and 15/20 for both eyes combined, without glasses correction, is mandatory, emphasizing the importance of excellent vision.
The administrative file for applicants must include a written application, a copy of their biometric national identity card, copies of degrees with transcripts, and an information form downloaded from www.algeriepolice.dz. Further documentation required comprises a residence certificate, a height measurement certificate, and a document proving their national service status for male candidates. Additionally, candidates need to provide a criminal record (form 03), two birth certificates (form 07), medical certificates, two recent photographs, a certificate of original Algerian nationality, and a drug use certificate, completing a full application package.