The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has announced a job competition for 1,200 positions in the religious affairs sector. The competition, which will be based on tests, is for the 2026-2027 training year. The positions are for various ranks, including imams, Quranic teachers, muezzins, and mosque administrators. This move aims to fill vacant positions in mosques and Quranic schools across the country.
The competition includes positions such as imam-khatib, Quranic teacher, muezzin, and mosque administrator. For the first time, the position of imam-wa'iz is open for application. To apply for this position, candidates must have memorized the entire Quran and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The requirements for other positions include a bachelor's degree in Islamic sciences for imam-khatib and memorization of half the Quran for mosque administrators and muezzins.
The Quranic teacher position, which has 250 available spots, requires applicants to have memorized the entire Quran and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The goal of this recruitment process is to enhance religious guidance and Quranic education services across the country. The positions will be filled based on the results of the competitive tests.
According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, the recruitment process reflects the importance of specialized training in preparing qualified religious cadres. The training will focus on religious and educational requirements. The Ministry announced the competition on September 30, 2026.
The positions available in the competition include 1,200 spots for various ranks in the religious affairs sector. The requirements for each position vary, but all applicants must meet specific educational and Quranic memorization criteria. This competition aims to provide opportunities for qualified individuals to join the sector.
The Algerian government has emphasized the importance of this recruitment process in enhancing the country's religious services. The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this process. The training programs will prepare the selected candidates for their roles in mosques and Quranic schools.
The selection process will be based on competitive tests, and candidates who meet the requirements will be eligible to apply. The goal is to fill vacant positions and improve the quality of religious services in Algeria. The Ministry's efforts aim to provide better services to the community.
Key points
- Algeria's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has announced a job competition for 1,200 positions in the religious affairs sector.
- The positions available include imams, Quranic teachers, muezzins, and mosque administrators.
- The recruitment process aims to enhance religious guidance and Quranic education services across the country.
