The government of Guinea has unveiled a planned recruitment schedule for the public service, aiming to fill priority positions in various sectors. The Ministry of Modernization of Administration and Public Service has released a forecast of recruitment competitions under the Presidential Plan to recruit new state agents to meet the country's development needs. The plan targets sectors such as education, health, sanitation, hydraulics, hydrocarbons, and justice.

The first recruitment operation concerns 6,000 teachers who will be hired as civil servants. The process is set to begin on September 21, 2026, with registrations open until October 11. Exams are scheduled for October 24, and results are expected on November 2, 2026. This move aims to bolster the education sector with qualified personnel.

In addition to teacher recruitment, the government plans to hire 500 PhD-holding teacher-researchers and 697 specialist doctors. These candidates will also be appointed as civil servants. The process for these positions is slated to start on September 21, 2026, with registrations closing on October 24. Interviews will take place from October 26 to November 9, and results are expected on November 13, 2026.

The recruitment plan also includes 4,500 health agents who will be hired as civil servants. The process for these positions is set to begin on October 16, 2026, with registrations open until November 9. Exams are scheduled for November 29, and results are expected on December 8, 2026. This move aims to strengthen the healthcare sector.

Parallel to these recruitment efforts, the Ministry of Modernization of Administration and Public Service will organize professional exams for current civil servants. These exams are set to begin on November 2, 2026, with registrations open until December 2. Exams are scheduled for December 19, and results are expected on December 26, 2026.

The recruitment plan also includes positions for sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons, with 2,000 agents to be hired as contract workers. The process for these positions is set to begin on November 28, 2026, with registrations open until December 28. Exams are scheduled for January 9, 2027, and results are expected on January 16, 2027.

Further recruitment operations are planned for 2027, including 300 new civil servants in the justice sector, 3,000 additional teachers in June, and 2,500 health agents in September. These efforts aim to continue strengthening Guinea's public service and addressing development needs across various sectors.

Key points

  • The Guinean government plans to recruit 6,000 teachers, 500 teacher-researchers, and 697 specialist doctors by the end of 2026.
  • The recruitment process for 4,500 health agents and 2,000 sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons agents will also be completed by the end of 2026.
  • Additional recruitment operations are planned for 2027, targeting the justice sector, education, and health.

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