Ministry of General Education and Instruction Announces 2026 National Examination Timetable; 141,193 Candidates Registered

• Oct 26, 2026
• Awut Deng Jr.

Juba, October 2026 – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction (MOGEI) has officially announced the timetable for the 2026 national examinations and confirmed that a total of 141,193 candidates have been registered to sit the Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) and Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examinations across the country.

The examination schedule follows the approval by the Council of Ministers on 18 September 2026 to shorten the 2026 academic calendar by one month, allowing the school year to conclude in November in preparation for the forthcoming General Elections.

Examination Dates Confirmed The Ministry announced the following examination dates: Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) – Primary Eight Monday, 16 November to Friday, 20 November 2026 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) – Senior Four Monday, 23 November to Tuesday, 1 December 2026

Candidate Registration According to MOGEI, a total of 141,193 candidates have been registered for the 2026 national examinations, reflecting continued growth in learner participation across the country. Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) A total of 87,892 candidates have been registered, comprising: • 46,968 male candidates (53.4%) • 40,924 female candidates (46.6%) • 2,007 schools • 518 examination centres This represents an increase of 3,077 candidates (3.5%) compared to the 84,815 candidates registered in 2025.

Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) A total of 53,301 candidates have been registered, comprising: • 30,937 male candidates (58%) • 22,364 female candidates (42%) • 596 schools The total also includes: • 2,216 Alternative Secondary Education Programme (ASEP) candidates • 168 private school candidates • 24 commercial school candidates This reflects an increase of 7,402 candidates (14%) compared to the 45,799 candidates registered in 2025.

Commitment to Credible and Transparent Examinations The Ministry stated that the detailed subject timetables have been attached and called upon all supervisors, invigilators and security personnel to uphold the highest standards of credibility, integrity and professionalism throughout the examination process.

The Ministry also expressed appreciation to H.E. the President of the Republic of South Sudan for his continued support to the education sector and the National Examinations Council.

Commenting on the preparations, the Minister of General Education and Instruction, Hon. Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, emphasized the importance of maintaining transparency and professionalism during the conduct of the examinations.

“The conduct of the national examinations must reflect the highest standards of fairness, transparency and professionalism. I urge all officials entrusted with the management of the examinations to adhere strictly to the approved guidelines and ensure a secure, credible and conducive environment for all candidates.”

The Minister congratulated all candidates registered for the 2026 national examinations and encouraged them to remain focused in their studies and preparation. He wished them success and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring a fair, credible and efficient examination process for all learners across the country.