The Gambia Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE) announces the official opening of the teacher recruitment window on Monday, 19 January 2026. This recruitment exercise supports national efforts to strengthen the education workforce and improve teacher distribution across all regions.
The 2026 recruitment focuses on absorbing qualified teachers into the public education system while addressing staffing gaps identified through regional projections.
Purpose of the 2026 Teacher Recruitment
The recruitment exercise serves three key objectives:
- Strengthen classroom teaching capacity nationwide
- Ensure fair and balanced deployment of teachers across regions
- Regularise the status of in service qualified teachers completing university studies
The Ministry aims to improve learning outcomes by placing trained and qualified educators where they are most needed.
Categories of Teachers Targeted
In Service Qualified Teachers Completing University Studies
The 2026 recruitment prioritises Qualified Teachers currently in service who are completing university programmes and are expected to graduate in 2026. These teachers are already included in the Ministry’s approved budget.
Upon graduation, their employment status will be updated to Graduate Teacher, ensuring continuity of service and proper placement within the education system.
The Projection Balance accounts for this group, as their graduation addresses part of the national staffing requirement.
Fresh Graduate Teacher Recruitment
In addition to in service graduates, the Ministry will recruit new graduate teachers to meet remaining staffing needs. The Total Recruitment Ceiling outlines the number of additional teachers required per region.
Graduate Teacher Positions
Salary Grade 8
Total Positions Available: 102
- Region One: 10
- Region Three: 18
- Region Four: 18
- Region Six: 8
- Region Five North: 5
- Region Five South: 19
- Region Two East: 15
- Region Two West: 9
These positions target newly qualified graduate teachers ready for deployment in public schools.
Qualified Teacher Positions
PTC or Diploma Holders
Salary Grade 6
Total Positions Available: 486
- Region One: 73
- Region Three: 60
- Region Four: 47
- Region Six: 90
- Region Five North: 50
- Region Five South: 50
- Region Two East: 45
- Region Two West: 71
These positions address immediate classroom needs, particularly in underserved regions.
Qualified Teacher Positions
HTC or Advanced Diploma Holders
Salary Grade 7
Total Positions Available: 708
- Region One: 70
- Region Three: 80
- Region Four: 60
- Region Six: 100
- Region Five North: 70
- Region Five South: 80
- Region Two East: 75
- Region Two West: 173
This category forms the largest intake and reflects demand for advanced teaching qualifications across regions.
Regional Distribution and Equity
The regional allocation reflects workforce planning data, learner population, and existing teacher deployment. Higher numbers in some regions highlight areas with critical staffing shortages.
This approach supports balanced access to quality education nationwide.
Application Process and Next Steps
Eligible candidates should prepare required documents ahead of the application period. The Ministry will issue:
- Application procedures
- Submission timelines
- Official application platforms
All applications must follow instructions released through official Ministry channels.
Important Notice to Applicants
Applicants are advised to rely only on verified Ministry announcements. Submission outside approved procedures will not be accepted.
Official Communication
This announcement is issued by the Communications Unit, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Further updates will follow as the recruitment process progresses.
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