The Egyptian army will determine the role of Omar Suleiman in the makeup of the transitional government led by a high-profile military council, PressTV reported.
Suleiman was appointed vice president by ousted President Hosni Mubarak in the final days of his three-decade rule.
"The role of Omar Suleiman will be defined by the Higher Military Council," Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said on Sunday.
The statement comes hours after military announced it would remain in power for at least six months.
Suleiman became vice president after Mubarak sacked the cabinet amid massive rallies against his regime.
Suleiman's position has been in doubt since Mubarak handed over power to Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, which is headed by Defense Minister Gen. Mohammed Tantawi.
The military rulers are expected to form a committee to draft a new constitution for the country. The military has also dissolved the parliament and suspended the country's constitution.
Also, Shafiq has said all government miniseries are up and running. He's added restoring security to the country will be a top priority.
However, Protesters have dismissed the new designation and any new prospects of military rule.
Egyptian protesters are still out on the streets as the military insists it will be in charge for six months or until elections.
Scuffles have broken out between the army and the protesters as troops tried to disperse thousands of demonstrators out in Cairo's Liberation Square.
The protesters want all their demands met, including transition of power from the military to a civilian, democratic government.