The Algerian Civil Protection Directorate has launched a nationwide competition to recruit 3660 civil protection officers. The positions are open to Algerian nationals who meet specific requirements. The competition, set to take place in 2026, aims to strengthen the country's civil protection services.
To be eligible, applicants must be Algerian nationals, at least 19 years old and no more than 27 years old as of the competition date. They must also be in a regular situation regarding national service obligations or be exempt for non-medical reasons. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum height of 1.70 meters and a visual acuity of 20/15 in both eyes without corrective lenses.
The competition consists of written exams, physical and sports tests, and a medical and psychological evaluation. The written exams include mathematics and general culture, with a duration of three hours each. The mathematics exam has a coefficient of 3, while the general culture exam has a coefficient of 2. The physical and sports tests have a coefficient of 4, and the medical and psychological evaluation is required for final selection.
Applicants must submit a comprehensive file, including a handwritten application, a copy of their national identity card, a certificate of residence, and a medical certificate. They must also pay a registration fee of 200 Algerian dinars. The application files must be submitted within 15 working days from the date of the competition announcement.
The competition is open to candidates with a complete secondary education certificate. The selected candidates will be required to provide additional documents, including a certificate of nationality and a family status certificate. The recruitment process aims to ensure that the selected candidates meet the required standards for civil protection officers.
The Civil Protection Directorate has specified that candidates with a national service card indicating exemption due to medical reasons will not be accepted. Additionally, candidates with tattoos on their bodies will not be eligible. The directorate has also provided a postal account number for registration fees and emphasized that incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
The competition is part of the Algerian government's efforts to strengthen the country's civil protection services. The selected candidates will be assigned to various civil protection directorates across the country. The recruitment process is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Key points
- The competition is open to 3660 positions for civil protection officers.
- Applicants must be Algerian nationals aged 19-27 and meet specific physical and educational requirements.
- The competition consists of written exams, physical and sports tests, and a medical and psychological evaluation.
