Recruitment of 2 second-grade administrative assistants at Archives du Maroc

Recruitment competition for two second-grade administrative assistants at Archives du Maroc

The institution Archives du Maroc is organising a recruitment competition to fill two (2) posts at the grade of second-grade administrative assistant, as part of a regular recruitment process. The competition will take place on 6 December 2026 at the institution's headquarters in Rabat, or at any other venue to be specified later. Part of the posts being competed for is reserved for specific categories of candidates, in accordance with the provisions of the official notice.

The announcement targets candidates holding the baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification who wish to join the civil service in the field of records management and administrative archives. Applications must be submitted exclusively through the public employment portal no later than 23 November 2026 at 16:30.

Key facts about the competition

• Organising administration: Archives du Maroc.
• Grade: second-grade administrative assistant.
• Number of posts: 2.
• Recruitment type: regular recruitment.
• Competition code: C 44599/26.
• Application method: electronic submission via the public employment portal.
• Application deadline: 23 November 2026 at 16:30.
• Competition date: 6 December 2026.
• Publication date: 9 November 2026.
• Salary: from 4500 to 6000 MAD per month (scale 6).

Specialties and posts being competed for

The two advertised posts are divided between two distinct grades, each defined by its own diploma and specialty. For the grade of second-grade administrative assistant, the required qualification is the baccalaureate or one of its equivalent qualifications, in the specialty baccalaureate, humanities track.

The second post concerns the grade of third-grade technician and requires a specialised technician diploma issued by one of the vocational training institutions or one of its equivalent qualifications, in the specialty administrative writing techniques or administrative writing; one post is allocated to this specialty.

It should be noted that the total number of advertised posts is two, covering both tracks, and that the number of posts allocated to a given specialty should not be confused with the total.

Eligibility conditions

General conditions

• Hold Moroccan nationality.
• Be at least 18 years old and no more than 40 years old on the date of the competition.
• Meet the statutory conditions laid down in the general civil service statute.
• Have at least two years of experience in the public or private sector.
• Master Arabic and French, both written and spoken, for the technician in administrative writing specialty.
• Hold the qualification or diploma required for recruitment in the grade concerned, as shown in the table above.

Categories benefiting from reserved shares

Part of the posts is reserved for persons holding the status of resistance fighter, ward of the nation, former soldier or former combatant, and another part for persons with disabilities holding a disability card. These categories must attach the documents proving their status or disability to the application file.

Documents required in the application file

The application file must include the following documents, whose scanned copies must be uploaded in PDF format on the electronic portal:

• A handwritten application addressed to the Director of Archives du Maroc, specifying the grade and specialty concerned, accompanied by the authorisation to sit the competition issued by the administration for candidates who are civil servants.
• A curriculum vitae supported by certificates of internships and acquired qualifications, mentioning the personal address, telephone number and email address.
• A copy of the electronic national identity card.
• A copy of the diploma or certificate obtained, accompanied by a copy of the equivalence decision where applicable; a certificate of success is not accepted.
• A copy of the certificate proving the status of resistance fighter, ward of the nation, former soldier or former combatant, for the candidates concerned.
• A copy of the disability card for candidates with disabilities.
• One or more certificates proving the required experience and qualifications.

Applications that do not meet the eligibility conditions, are not registered electronically, or are registered without uploading all the required documents will not be considered.

Application steps on the public employment portal

1. Access the public employment portal and search for the competition by its code C 44599/26.
2. Enter the candidate's information accurately, including personal, academic and professional details.
3. Upload the scanned copies of all required documents in PDF format.
4. Check that the file is complete before final submission.
5. Complete the electronic registration before 23 November 2026 at 16:30.

Electronic registration with the upload of all documents is an essential condition for acceptance of the application; no other submission method is permitted.

Competition tests

The competition includes two tests per grade, with the coefficient and duration set as follows:

For the third-grade technician

• Written test: a general question or multiple-choice questions (MCQ) on various topics related to the institution, its missions, the required specialties or the functions attached to the grade concerned; duration: three (3) hours.
• Oral or practical test, or both: the panel discusses various topics and issues with the candidate or subjects them to a practical test in the required specialty, in order to assess their ability to carry out the missions or functions attached to the grade; duration: between 15 and 30 minutes.

For the second-grade administrative assistant

• Written test: a general question or multiple-choice questions (MCQ) on various topics related to the institution, its missions, the required specialties or the functions attached to the grade concerned; duration: three (3) hours.
• Oral or practical test, or both: the panel discusses various topics and issues with the candidate or has them carry out practical work related to the required specialty, in order to assess their ability to perform the missions or functions attached to the grade; duration: between 15 and 30 minutes.

Any mark below 5 out of 20 is eliminatory. Only candidates who obtain an average of at least 10 out of 20 in the written test are admitted to the oral or practical test, or both.

Publication of results and lists

The lists of candidates admitted to sit the competition and the results of the written and oral tests are published on the public employment portal and on the institution's website. Publication of these lists constitutes a summons for the admitted candidates, without individual notification.

Practical preparation advice

Beyond the official conditions, candidates can strengthen their chances through careful preparation of the file and the tests:

• Review administrative and legal terminology related to the civil service and archives management.
• Prepare for MCQs through practice on general knowledge and administrative tasks.
• Practise written expression in Arabic and French, particularly for the technician in administrative writing specialty.
• Gather the required documents early and check their compliance before uploading them to the portal.
• Keep copies of the uploaded documents and the date of electronic registration.

Compliance with the deadlines and conditions set out in the official notice remains the essential guarantee for acceptance of the application.