The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the opening of applications for the 2025 promotion exercise for qualified teaching staff.
The promotion targets advancement to the ranks of Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II, and Principal Superintendent.
Promotion Ranks and Eligibility Criteria
The promotion exercise targets four ranks, each with specific eligibility requirements based on prior promotion history and continuous service.
The breakdown is as follows:
- Deputy Director: Applicants must have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Director I in or before the year 2020. They must also have remained continuously at post since that promotion, with the exception of periods of approved leave of absence.
- Assistant Director I: Applicants must have attained the rank of Assistant Director II in or before 2020 and maintained continuous service at post, excluding approved leave.
- Assistant Director II: Applicants must have been promoted to Principal Superintendent in or before 2020 and remained at post consistently.
- Principal Superintendent: Applicants must have held the rank of Senior Superintendent I in or before 2020 and maintained continuous service. Additionally, any applicant who has obtained an approved undergraduate degree will be automatically placed on the rank of Principal Superintendent.
Consideration for Postgraduate Degree Holders
GES has clarified the conditions under which applicants may rely on postgraduate qualifications (Master’s or PhD) to be considered for promotion outside the standard timeline.
These conditions include:
- The postgraduate programme must be part of the approved GES course of study.
- The Master’s or PhD certificate must not have been obtained prior to the applicant’s last promotion.
- For those seeking promotion to Assistant Director II, Assistant Director I, or Deputy Director based on postgraduate qualifications, the certificate must have been earned in or before 2022.
| Target Rank | Minimum Current Rank | Promotion Year Cutoff | Additional Notes |
| Deputy Director | Assistant Director I | Promoted in or before 2020 | Must be continuously at post (excluding approved leave) |
| Assistant Director I | Assistant Director II | Promoted in or before 2020 | Same condition applies |
| Assistant Director II | Principal Superintendent | Promoted in or before 2020 | Same condition applies |
| Principal Superintendent | Senior Superintendent I | Promoted in or before 2020 | Degree holders are automatically placed on this rank |
Application Process and Requirements
All applications must be submitted online through the official GES promotion portal at https://bit.ly/gespromotions2025 .
Alternatively, applicants may scan the QR code provided in the official circular to access the application form.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- A recent passport-size photograph in jpeg, jpg, or png format.
- A copy of their last promotion, appointment, or upgrading letter.
- The highest academic certificate relevant to the promotion being sought.
All documents, except the passport photograph, must be uploaded in PDF format.
GES emphasized that all uploads must be clear and legible to ensure smooth processing and verification.
Application Timeline
The application window opens on Monday, 18th August 2025 and closes on Friday, 5th September 2025.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their submissions well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues or disqualification due to incomplete documentation.
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