Concerns Over Candidate Selection for Oral Exam at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech
The recent announcement regarding the recruitment process for third-grade technicians in the administrative writing specialization at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech has sparked significant concern among candidates. The oral exam, scheduled for November 3, 2026, has seen only three individuals selected to participate, which has raised numerous questions from other applicants regarding the selection criteria and how the results of the written test were evaluated. This situation has left many candidates seeking clarity on the rationale behind such a restrictive candidate list, especially when the number of positions available is also three.
According to documents and correspondence obtained by Morocco Daily News, participants in this recruitment process expressed their confusion over how the shortlist was determined. They are particularly eager to understand the selection process, as it appears that the number of candidates invited for the oral exam directly correlates with the number of positions available. The candidates have voiced their concerns in communications with the media, emphasizing their desire to gain insights into the evaluation methodology used for the written tests, including how scores are calculated and how final results are determined.
Some applicants have pointed out that several candidates possess considerable professional experience, prompting them to question whether such experience was adequately considered when determining eligibility for the oral exam. Additionally, many of these individuals have participated in previous recruitment processes at the same university, where they were placed on waiting lists, intensifying their calls for transparency regarding the assessment criteria and selection methods utilized in this current recruitment process.
Moreover, candidates have drawn comparisons between this recruitment exam and other tests conducted at the university, noting that some specialties had a larger pool of candidates invited for the oral examination despite having fewer positions available. They believe that a clearer understanding of the criteria used to determine the number of candidates for each exam would provide insights into the discrepancies observed across different specialties, while also considering the unique requirements and conditions of each recruitment process.
In an effort to address their concerns, candidates have formally inquired with the President of Cadi Ayyad University, although they have reported no response by the time of this article's publication. Their primary request centers around clarifying the scoring of the written tests, the existence of a defined scoring rubric, and the criteria that led to the selection of candidates for the oral exam. This clarity is deemed essential to enhance the transparency of the recruitment process and to ensure equal opportunity for all candidates.
While the limited list of three candidates for an exam with three available positions may not, in itself, indicate irregularities or preconceived outcomes, the candidates stress that comparing this exam to others is insufficient without fully understanding the specific conditions and selection criteria applied. The Morocco Daily News awaits a response from the administration of Cadi Ayyad University to shed light on the issues raised by the candidates, ensuring a comprehensive view of the topic and allowing the relevant authorities to clarify the standards and procedures implemented in this recruitment process.
As reported by jamaalfnapress.ma.
