GES General Promotion
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  2026 Promotion Exercise
General Promotion 2026

Take the Next Step in Your Professional Career

Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving teachers and officers for consideration for promotion to the eligible ranks under the 2026 General Promotion Exercise.

Deputy Director
Assistant Director I
Assistant Director II
Principal Superintendent
Application Opens Monday, 17 August 2026
Application Deadline Monday, 28 September 2026
Application Mode Online Application
Promotion Ranks

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should carefully review the qualification requirements for the rank they intend to apply for before beginning the online application process.

Promotion To

Deputy Director

Qualification

An applicant should have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Director I in or before 2022 and should have been continuously at post since that date, except for periods of approved leave of absence.

Current qualifying rank: Assistant Director I
Promotion To

Assistant Director I

Qualification

An applicant should have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Director II in or before 2022 and should have been continuously at post since that date, except for periods of approved leave of absence.

Current qualifying rank: Assistant Director II
Promotion To

Assistant Director II

Qualification

An applicant should have been promoted to the rank of Principal Superintendent in or before 2022 and should have been continuously at post since that date, except for periods of approved leave of absence.

Current qualifying rank: Principal Superintendent
Promotion To

Principal Superintendent

Qualification

An applicant should have been promoted to the rank of Senior Superintendent I in or before 2022 and should have been continuously at post since that date, except for periods of approved leave of absence.

An applicant who has obtained an approved undergraduate degree may apply for upgrading to be placed on the rank of Principal Superintendent.

Master's / PhD Degree Applicants

Important guidance for applicants who wish to rely on Master's or Doctorate qualifications to join the interviews out of turn.

1
The Master's or PhD programme must be on the approved Ghana Education Service course of study.
2
The Master's or PhD certificate should not have been obtained before the applicant's previous promotion.
3
Applicants who wish to use a Master's or PhD certificate for Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II or Deputy Director promotion should have obtained the certificate in or before 2023.

Mode of Application

Follow the steps below to complete your application.

1

Complete the Application Form Online

Applicants should complete the official online application form within the stated application period.

2

Upload Supporting Documents

Upload a passport-sized photograph, last promotion, appointment or upgrading letter, and the highest academic certificate being used for the promotion application.

3

Check File Format and Quality

All documents must be clear and legible and uploaded in PDF format, except the passport-sized photograph which should be in JPEG, JPG or PNG format.

Required Uploads
Passport Photograph JPEG, JPG or PNG format
Promotion / Appointment Letter Or upgrading letter where applicable
Academic Certificate Highest certificate used for application
Important: All documents uploaded must be in PDF format except the passport-sized photograph. Applicants should ensure that all documents are clear and legible before submission.

2026 General Promotion Application

Review the qualification requirements carefully before proceeding with your online promotion application.

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