The Ministry of Trade and Export Development in Tunisia has announced the launch of an external competitive exam to recruit 100 economic control officers. According to a decision made by the Minister of Trade and Export Development on October 7, 2026, the recruitment process will be conducted through a competitive exam. The decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic on October 9, 2026.
The 100 positions are distributed across various regions, with 10 positions available in central administrations, 5 in Tunis, and 4 in each of several governorates, including Manouba, Ben Arous, Ariana, Bizerte, Nabeul, Zaghouan, Bajah, Jendouba, Kef, Siliana, Kairouan, Kasserine, Gafsa, Sidi Bouzid, Sfax, Sousse, Mahdia, Gabes, and Medenine. Additionally, 3 positions are available in Mahdia, and 2 in each of Tataouine, Tozeur, and Kebili.
Candidates can submit their applications remotely through the Ministry's website, www.commerce.gov.tn, until November 9, 2026. They are required to send their application files by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt to the address specified in the recruitment decision. To be eligible, candidates must be 35 years old or younger as of January 1, 2026, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
The competitive exam consists of three stages: initial selection through automatic ranking of applications according to the place of assignment and qualifications; examination of application files to verify their conformity with the information provided electronically; and a final oral exam for shortlisted candidates. Candidates must score at least 10 points in the initial selection stage to proceed to the oral exam.
In the oral exam, candidates must score at least 6 out of 20 to pass. A minimum score of 30 points is required to be declared eligible for the position. In cases where candidates have equal scores, age will be used as a tiebreaker. Candidates can only choose one place of assignment and must adhere to the specified deadlines and required documents.
The Ministry of Trade and Export Development has emphasized the importance of following the application procedures carefully and verifying the accuracy of the information provided. The recruitment process aims to select qualified candidates to fill the positions of economic control officers across various regions in Tunisia.
The Ministry's decision to hold an external competitive exam is part of its efforts to ensure transparency and merit-based selection of candidates for public positions. The recruitment process is expected to be completed in a timely manner, with successful candidates being assigned to their respective positions.
Key points
- The Ministry of Trade and Export Development in Tunisia is recruiting 100 economic control officers through an external competitive exam.
- The competitive exam consists of three stages: initial selection, examination of application files, and a final oral exam.
- Candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age and educational requirements.
