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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has opened applications for the 2026 promotion exercise for serving non-teaching staff seeking advancement to various upper grades.
The application period runs from September 14 to September 28, 2026, according to a notice signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, on behalf of the Director-General of the GES.
The exercise covers eligible officers across the accounting, internal audit, administrative, catering, technical, librarian, supply, laboratory technician, secretarial and driver classes.
Among the positions available for promotion are Chief Accountant II, Deputy Chief Accountant I and II, Principal Accountant, Chief Internal Auditor II, Chief Administrative Officer II and Chief Domestic Bursar.
Other positions include Chief Technical Officer, Chief Librarian, Chief Supply Officer, Chief Laboratory Technician, Principal Private Secretary, Yard Foreman, Chief Driver and Principal Driver.
Who qualifies?
According to the GES, applicants must have been promoted to any of the specified grades in or before 2022 and must have remained continuously at post since their promotion.
The requirement does not apply to periods covered by approved absence.
Applicants must also demonstrate a very satisfactory work history and good conduct throughout their service with the Ghana Education Service.
Requirements for master’s and PhD holders
Officers seeking to use master’s or doctorate degrees to qualify for interviews out of turn must meet additional requirements.
The GES said the master’s or PhD programme must be on its approved course of study.
The qualification must also not have been obtained before the applicant’s previous promotion.
In addition, officers using master’s or doctorate certificates must have obtained the qualifications in or before 2023.
Documents required
Applications are to be submitted online through the designated GES application platform.
Applicants must upload a recent passport-sized photograph, together with relevant promotion, upgrading or appointment letters.
Those relying on master’s or doctorate qualifications must also upload the relevant certificates.
The GES said all supporting documents must be submitted in PDF format, except the passport photograph, and must be clear and readable.
The application portal will close on September 28, 2026.
Eligible non-teaching staff have therefore been advised to complete their applications and upload all required documents before the deadline.