Education Ministry to Retake Physical Test for Excluded Teacher Competition Candidates

Egypt's Ministry of Education announced that candidates excluded from the fifth batch of the 30,000-teacher competition will retake the physical test in January 2027.

• The Ministry of Education announced it will retake the physical test in January 2027 for candidates excluded from the fifth batch of the 30,000-teacher competition.
• The decision covers candidates who achieved above-average pass rates and a qualitative weight between 65 and 70 percent but did not appear on final acceptance lists.
• The ministry urged excluded candidates to prepare through physical training and maintaining fitness to improve their chances.
• The ministry said the January 2027 date is a target and remains subject to official announcements from the competent authorities.