In a significant development for the education sector in Khenchela, Algeria, 4020 candidates participated in an external competitive exam for 228 teaching positions. The exam, which took place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, aims to enhance the administrative framework and improve the management of educational institutions. The positions available include various administrative roles such as educational supervisor, specialized support educator, economist, and school meal advisor.
The exam was conducted at 12 centers across the province, with the participation of 750 supervisors, including administrators and teachers, and 12 observers from outside the province. The observers were tasked with monitoring the exam process to ensure its smooth operation. According to Saïd Lhadiri, the spokesperson for the Khenchela Education Directorate, the exam was designed to assess the candidates' qualifications and skills for the available positions.
The positions on offer include educational supervisor, specialized support educator, economist, deputy economist, school meal advisor, laboratory assistant, and career guidance counselor. The exam is part of the Algerian government's efforts to improve the education sector and provide better services to students. The director of the Education Directorate, Abdelhamid Aït Mammar, oversaw the opening of the exam envelopes at the Bahmohamed Lakhder center in Khenchela.
In addition to the exam, the Education Directorate has been working to improve the infrastructure and facilities of educational institutions in Khenchela. Recently, the director of the Education Directorate, accompanied by the head of the Programming and Monitoring Office, visited Mohamed Al-Aïd Alkhalifa High School in Matousa to inspect the new sports hall and facilities. The visit aimed to ensure that the school is ready to receive students and provide them with a suitable learning environment.
The Education Directorate has also been working to ensure that schools in Khenchela are prepared for the new academic year. Committees have been set up to monitor the conditions of students, including school meals, canteen hygiene, and water quality. The committees are also responsible for checking the medical files of staff, refrigerators, and fire extinguishers.
The committees' tasks include verifying that hot meals are provided to students, that a sample dish is available, and that food storage rooms and refrigeration facilities are in good condition. The committees also provide guidance on food storage and handling, as well as water tank hygiene to prevent waterborne diseases.
The competitive exam for teaching positions is part of the Algerian government's efforts to improve the education sector. The government has been working to provide better services to students and enhance the administrative framework of educational institutions. The exam results will help to identify the most qualified candidates for the available positions.
Key points
- 4020 candidates compete for 228 teaching positions in Khenchela, Algeria
- The exam aims to enhance the administrative framework and improve the management of educational institutions
- The positions available include various administrative roles such as educational supervisor, specialized support educator, and school meal advisor
