Attention all aspiring civil servants! The Ministry of Public Service has officially launched the 2026 administrative examinations. With over 400 listed examinations , the Ivorian government offers a multitude of opportunities to join the public administration, whether you are already employed or seeking your first job.

1. Recruitment distribution: There are positions for all profiles

Minister Anne Ouloto-Lamizana unveiled this year's key figures. Of all the tests available, two main categories can be distinguished:

New recruitments (199 competitions)

Intended for those who are not yet civil servants:

1. 14 direct competitions.
2. 121 recruitment competitions.
3. 54 exceptional specific recruitment competitions.
4. Note: 10 competitions are specifically reserved for the Ivorian diaspora .

Internal promotion (224 competitions)

For current employees wishing to advance their careers:

1. 161 professional competitions.
2. 63 exceptional professional competitions.

Focus on "High-demand jobs": The administration is primarily seeking technical profiles such as engineers (civil engineering, statisticians, agronomists, civil aviation), architects, demographers and specialist doctors.

2. Heading towards the ENA (Session 2027)

The prestigious entrance exams for the National School of Administration (ENA) are also opening their doors with a target of 600 places spread across the three cycles (Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Higher):

1. Direct recruitment: 450 places.
2. Professional competitions: 150 places.

3. Calendar and key dates to remember

Don't miss the deadlines for this 2026 session. Rigour begins with registration!

Online registration

1. Administrative competitions & ENA: From March 16 to April 30, 2026 .

Written tests

Type of competition	Dates of the tests
Administrative (in 4 sequences)	From June 27 to August 9, 2026
ENA - Direct Entry Examinations	From June 24 to July 2, 2026
ENA - Professional Examinations	From May 11 to 16, 2026

4. Proclamation of results

Transparency is key, with a phased results schedule:

1. Administrative competitions: Results published between July 21 and September 1, 2026 according to the sequence of events.
2. Application-based competition: September 15, 2026.
3. ENA: June 12 (professionals) and July 31 (direct entry).

Final step: For those admitted, medical visits and the submission of physical files will take place from September 21 to October 23, 2026 .