The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the dates for the 2025 Promotion Examinations for eligible teaching staff across the country. This confirmation was communicated through an official circular addressed to all Regional Directors of Education and signed by Munawhi Issahaque (PhD), Acting Deputy Director-General (Q&A).
According to the circular, the examinations form part of GES’s annual promotion cycle aimed at ensuring a transparent and merit-based advancement process within the service. The notice confirms that the written promotion examinations will take place on Monday, 29th December 2025, and Tuesday, 30th December 2025.
Confirmed Examination Dates
Monday, 29th December 2025
The first day of the examinations is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am, with designated centres expected to host candidates promptly. This day is expected to cater mainly to specific teaching grades beginning their promotion assessments, according to the official statement.
Tuesday, 30th December 2025
The second day will also follow a structured timetable dedicated to other grades of teachers sitting for their respective promotion levels. Candidates are expected to report to their centres no later than 8:30 am on each examination day to ensure smooth coordination across centres nationwide.
Instruction to Regional Directors
In the circular, GES instructs all Regional Directors of Education to ensure that:
- Eligible candidates within their jurisdictions are promptly informed.
- Examination centres are fully prepared ahead of the scheduled dates.
- The process is carried out with strict adherence to GES guidelines to ensure fairness and efficiency.
This directive forms part of the Service’s continuous efforts to streamline its promotion processes and enhance quality assurance across all operational regions.
Commitment to a Smooth Process
GES emphasizes its appreciation for the cooperation of all regional and district officers as the Service works to deliver a seamless promotion exercise. The circular reiterates the importance of proper coordination and timely communication to all eligible teaching staff.
The notice was copied to key stakeholders including the GES Council, Director-General, Deputy Director-General (MS), Divisional and Unit Directors, Regional Managers of Education Units, and teacher unions such as GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT.
Conclusion
With the official confirmation now issued, teachers preparing for promotion can proceed confidently with their preparations ahead of the 29th and 30th December 2025 examination schedule. Regional offices are expected to release further logistical details as the dates approach.
For teachers seeking advancement within the Ghana Education Service, this announcement marks an important step toward career progression.
Source: GESHub.org
