Tunisian Ministry of the Interior Announces External Competition to Recruit 263 Administrators
Published: 24 February 2026 (Official Gazette of the Tunisian Republic)
The Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree opening an external competition with written exams to recruit 263 administrators for the common administrative corps of public administrations. The recruitment aims to fill vacant positions in municipalities across most governorates of Tunisia.
Key Dates
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of applications | 10 March 2026 |
| Closing of applications | 10 April 2026 |
| Written examinations | Starting 11 May 2026 (and the days that follow) |
How to Apply
- Submission method: Send your complete file by registered mail or deliver it in person to the headquarters of the General Directorate of Administrative and Financial Affairs (Local Affairs).
- Address: 42‑44 Rue Madrid, Tunis 1002, Tunisia.
Targeted Municipalities
The 263 posts are distributed across municipalities in the majority of the country’s governorates, including:
- Tunis, Ariana, Ben Arous, Manouba, Nabeul, Zaghouan
- Jendouba, Béja, Siliana, Le Kef, Kairouan
- Sousse, Monastir, Mahdia, Kasserine, Gafsa, Sidi Bouzid
- Sfax, Gabès, Kebili, Médenine, Tozeur, Tataouine
Required Specialties
The competition will cover a range of specialties that match the needs of each municipality, primarily:
- Law (public and administrative law)
- Financial Sciences (public finance, budgeting)
- Accounting & Taxation
- Management & Economics
Why This Competition Matters
The recruitment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen human resources in Tunisian municipalities and boost their administrative and financial performance. Emphasis is placed on:
- Improving local tax administration
- Enhancing the handling of legal disputes
- Raising the overall quality of services delivered to citizens
- Consolidating the principles of local governance
Source
The decree was published in the Journal officiel de la République tunisienne on 24 February 2026.
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