The government has published a series of decrees launching training competitions, direct competitions, professional competitions and selection tests to fill these positions.
For the 2026 fiscal year, the Cameroonian state civil service is opening a total of 2,305 positions across various ministries. Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform Joseph LE kick-started the recruitment process on June 4 by publishing the participation modalities through 36 decrees announcing the competitions. In the accompanying information note, the minister details the distribution of available posts.
First, for standard recruitment, 890 slots are offered: 470 spots through direct competitions for civil servants in financial administrations, agriculture, mining and geology, civil engineering, livestock and marine fisheries, telecommunications, and public health; 100 spots through training competitions at the National Institute of Youth and Sports (INJS) and the National Youth and Sports Centers (CENAJES); 220 spots through training competitions at the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM); and 100 spots through selection tests.
Next, regarding special recruitments—those decided by the President of the Republic in the health and education sectors—1,200 positions are available: 1,000 spots for free auditors at ENS and ENSET, and 200 spots for medical specialists, complementing the 920 other positions opened under the health personnel recruitments of April 7 and 10, 2026. For free auditors, the minister specifies that when submitting applications, each candidate will choose the school where they wish to work and will take the exam in the regional center that hosts that school.
Finally, 215 posts are to be filled through professional competitions.
It is worth noting that the number of posts available for 2026 represents a decrease of 555 positions compared to the 2025 fiscal year, when the government opened competitions for 2,860 slots.
