Question Regarding the Age Limit for Ministry of Economy and Finance Recruitment Exams

Rachid Hamouni, Member of Parliament and President of the Progressive and Socialist Group, addressed a written question to the Minister of Economy and Finance about the decision to cap the age limit at 30 years for candidates participating in recruitment exams organized by the ministry.

In his inquiry, he stated: “As is widely known, unemployment rates have recently risen to unprecedented levels, including among young diploma holders. This increase means that young graduates are spending more years searching for employment, including in public service. The government should have raised, not lowered, the age eligibility for public service exams.”

He further added, “The ministry, like other sectors, announced a recruitment exam for financial inspectors, with a condition limiting the maximum age to 30 years for non-civil servant candidates. This decision has caused significant discontent among university graduates and their families, as it excludes a wide age group and undermines the principle of equality and equal opportunities.”

The MP emphasized that “The Constitution stipulates that the state and public institutions must mobilize all available means to ensure that all citizens, on an equal footing, have access to various rights, including the right to public employment based on merit.”

He concluded by pointing out that “Decree No. 349-02-2, issued on August 7, 2002, raised the maximum recruitment age from 40 to 45 years for certain public positions, particularly those remunerated under salary scale No. 10.”