The Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education has completed the appointment procedures for 20,340 teachers and assistant specialists who met the appointment requirements in January-September 2026. The ministry also decided to grant them the legally stipulated allowance. According to the ministry, the appointees will be distributed across various governorates in Egypt.
The distribution map announced by the ministry shows that Cairo governorate will have 935 teachers and assistant specialists, Alexandria 773, Port Said 444, Suez 278, Damietta 127, and Dakahlia 971. Other governorates, including Sharqia, Qalyubia, Kafr El Sheikh, Gharbiya, and Menoufia, will also receive a significant number of appointees.
The ministry specified that a total of 20,340 individuals will be appointed nationwide, with Sharqia governorate having the highest number of appointees at 2,771. Other governorates, such as Giza, Beni Suef, Fayoum, and Minya, will also have a substantial number of new teachers and assistant specialists.
In a related move, the Ministry of Education announced that it has taken new measures to support the development of Egypt's education system. These measures aim to improve the job conditions of new teachers and enhance their professional stability. The ministry's efforts focus on providing the necessary support for teachers to excel in their roles.
The Central Department for Teachers' Affairs at the Ministry of Education announced that Minister of Education Mohamed Abd El Latif has issued a decree (No. 224, dated October 26, 2026) granting a certificate of eligibility to teachers and assistant specialists who have completed accredited training programs. This certificate is a requirement for practicing the teaching profession.
The decree outlines procedures for eligible teachers and assistant specialists, including granting them the required certificate and providing a allowance starting from the first day of the month following their appointment. The ministry emphasized that this decision represents a step towards achieving job stability for teachers and highlights the importance of investing in education.
The Egyptian Ministry of Education's efforts to improve teacher working conditions and provide them with necessary support are ongoing. With over 20,000 new appointments, the ministry aims to strengthen the education sector and enhance its overall quality.
Key points
- Over 20,000 teachers and assistant specialists have been appointed in Egypt.
- The appointments aim to improve the education sector and provide job stability for teachers.
- The ministry has also introduced measures to support teacher development and provide them with necessary resources.
