GES Releases Full Schedule for 2025 Promotion Exams for Teachers on December 29 and 30

 

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | December 10 | GES Releases Full Schedule for 2025 Promotion Exams for Teachers on December 29 and 30

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the complete timetable, reporting requirements, and administrative directives for the 2025 teachers’ promotion examinations, scheduled for 29–30 December 2025. The exams cover AD II, PS, AD I, and Deputy Director ranks.

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GES Confirms Dates for 2025 Teacher Promotion Exams

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the full schedule for the 2025 Promotion Examinations for Teachers, confirming that the written assessments will take place on Monday, 29 December 2025, and Tuesday, 30 December 2025.The announcement was issued in a circular dated 6 December 2025, signed by Dr. Munawaru Issahaque (PhD), Acting Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access), on behalf of the Acting Director-General of GES.The circular was addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, who have been tasked to ensure that every eligible teacher across the country receives the information promptly. 

Full Examination Timetable and Reporting Instructions

Monday, 29 December 2025

• Assistant Director II (AD II) – 9:00 a.m.
• Principal Superintendent (PS) – 12:00 noon

Tuesday, 30 December 2025

• Assistant Director I (AD I) – 9:00 a.m.
• Deputy Director (DD) – 12:00 noon

GES has directed all candidates to report to their designated examination centres not later than 8:30 a.m. on each day of the exam. Candidates must present their original Ghana Card along with any required materials upon arrival.The Service further stated that the examination venues, list of eligible candidates, and invigilation rosters will be communicated to the regions in the coming days.

Teacher Unions Engaged to Disseminate Information

GES has formally requested the leadership of GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT to circulate the information among their members to ensure maximum participation.The circular emphasises the need for cooperation among all education stakeholders as the Service continues to streamline its promotion processes.

Administrative Authorities Copied in the Circular

The notice was copied to:

• The Chair, GES Council
• The Acting Director-General, GES Headquarters
• The Acting Deputy Director-General (Management Services), GES Headquarters
• All Divisional and Unit Directors, GES Headquarters
• Regional Managers of Education Units
• The Presidents of GNAT, NAGRAT, and CCT

GES expressed its appreciation for the support shown by the education community, noting that cooperation is crucial to delivering a smooth and efficient promotion examination exercise.

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Purpose of the Promotion Exams

The annual promotion examinations are part of GES’s broader human resource strategy to ensure transparency, fairness, and merit-based progression within the teaching profession.The 2025 cycle will offer thousands of Ghanaian teachers the chance to move into higher professional ranks, thereby improving their career prospects and expanding the leadership pipeline across basic and second-cycle institutions.

What Candidates Should Expect Next

GES is expected to release the following soon:

• The official list of qualified candidates
• Approved examination centres across all regions
• Invigilation arrangements
• Additional instructions on permissible materials and conduct

Teachers have been encouraged to prepare adequately, comply with reporting timelines, and monitor regional notices for further updates.

Conclusion

With the release of the official dates, the Ghana Education Service has set the final stage for the 2025 promotion cycle. Thousands of teachers aiming to advance to AD II, PS, AD I, and DD ranks now have clarity on the examination schedule, reporting requirements, and next steps.GES has reaffirmed its commitment to running a transparent and credible assessment process as part of its continuous efforts to raise standards in Ghana’s education system.