The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released a comprehensive update and set of guidelines on the 2025 Teacher Promotion Examinations, providing clarity on the examination schedule, shortlisting process, eligibility requirements, and examination-day procedures.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the official notice issued by GES for the attention of all teaching staff.
GES Confirms 2025 Teacher Promotion Exams Will Proceed as Scheduled
In a letter dated 26th December 2025, the Management of the Ghana Education Service informed all teachers that the 2025 promotion examinations will be conducted as planned. The announcement applies to teachers seeking promotion to the following ranks:
- Assistant Director II (AD II)
- Assistant Director I (AD I)
- Principal Superintendent (PS)
- Deputy Director (DD)
Official Examination Schedule
GES has outlined the dates and time for the promotion examinations as follows:
🗓️ Monday, 29th December 2025
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Candidates:
- Assistant Director II (AD II)
- Principal Superintendent (PS)
🗓️ Tuesday, 30th December 2025
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Candidates:
- Assistant Director I (AD I)
- Deputy Director (DD)
Teachers are advised to take note of their respective dates and arrive at their examination centres on time.
Shortlisting and Candidate Notification
GES emphasized that the shortlisting process was conducted strictly based on approved eligibility criteria and required documentation. As a result, not all applicants were shortlisted.
Key points to note:
- All shortlisted candidates have received official SMS notifications containing:
- Staff ID
- Index Number
- Designated Examination Centre
- The official list of shortlisted candidates and index numbers is available for verification at:
- Regional Education Offices
- Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Education Offices
- All designated examination centres
- A final list of eligible candidates will be circulated to regional offices and centres one day before the exams.
⚠️ Important: Only teachers who received an official SMS or whose names appear on the shortlisted list are eligible to proceed to the next stage of the promotion exercise.
Eligibility to Report to Examination Centres
GES has issued a strict directive regarding access to examination centres:
- Only candidates who have been issued index numbers are allowed to report and write the exams.
- Teachers who did not receive an official SMS and do not have index numbers must not report to any examination centre.
- Examinations will be conducted strictly by index number, and candidates without one will be turned away.
Special Cases and Rectification Process
Teachers who believe they were wrongly omitted are given an opportunity to seek redress under specific conditions.
This applies to teachers who:
- Obtained their last promotion or upgrading in or before 2021
- Met all qualification requirements
- Applied for the current promotion but did not receive an SMS or cannot find their names on the shortlist
Such teachers are required to submit the following to their Regional Education Offices:
- A copy of their last promotion or upgrading letter
- Evidence or printout confirming that they applied for the 2025 promotion
According to GES, this process is meant to address legitimate cases of omission.
Examination Day Requirements
All candidates reporting to the examination centres must ensure they meet the following requirements:
- Present a valid National Identification (ID) Card
- Clearly indicate their Staff ID and Index Number on all examination papers
Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification.
Enquiries and Official Contact
Teachers who face challenges or require further clarification are advised to contact GES through the following official channels:
- Phone / WhatsApp / Text: 0550326931
- Email: gespomotionexams@gmail.com
GES cautions teachers to rely only on official communication channels for updates and information.
Final Note from GES Management
GES Management has appealed to all teachers to strictly adhere to the outlined guidelines to ensure a smooth, credible, and well-coordinated promotion exercise. Any further updates will be communicated solely through official GES platforms.
Source: GESHub.org
