Thousands of graduates apply each year for teaching positions under the Ghana Education Service (GES).

However, many applicants fail to secure employment due to avoidable mistakes during the recruitment process.

The recruitment exercise is highly competitive, and applicants must meet strict requirements before they can be considered for employment in Ghana’s public education system.

Most graduates sometimes take things for granted and apply without due diligence and precautions, which leads to disqualification or rejection.

Here are some common mistakes that can lead to disqualification:

Failure to Meet Basic Eligibility Criteria

• One of the leading causes of disqualification is the failure of applicants to meet the basic qualified stated requirements.
• Candidates who do not possess authentic teaching qualifications or who have not completed mandatory national service may automatically be rejected.
• Applicants who have not passed the Teacher Licensure Examination are also seen as ineligible for recruitment.

Submission of Fake or Altered Documents

• The Ghana Education Service takes a firm stance against the submission of fake and fraudulent documents.
• Any applicant caught presenting fake certificates or forged records will face immediate disqualification, as the act itself is a criminal offense.
• Such individuals may also be suspended from participating in future recruitment exercises.
• Make sure all your documents are authentic, and you are the rightful owner of them.

Inconsistency in your Personal Information

Another major issue that leads to rejection is inconsistencies in personal data across your official documents.

This may include, but is not limited to;

• Differences in names,
• incorrect dates of birth,
• mismatched identification numbers

This can raise red flags during the verification process, prompting questions about the information’s authenticity and potentially leading to disqualification.

Make sure to cross-check all your personal information thoroughly before submission.

Incomplete Application Submissions

• Some applicants fail to complete their application forms or neglect to upload all required documents, risking being disqualified.
• The recruitment process is largely digital; all necessary documents must be properly scanned and uploaded before submission.
• Even when documents are submitted, poor-quality scans or unreadable files can lead to rejection.
• Recruitment officers must be able to clearly verify the information contained in uploaded documents.

Double or Multiple Applications

• Submitting more than one application through the recruitment portal is another mistake that can result in automatic disqualification.
• Authorities consider multiple entries a violation of the application guidelines.

Missing the Application Deadline or Applying Late

• Late submissions are not accepted once the portal closes.
• Candidates who fail to submit their applications before the deadline lose the opportunity to participate in that recruitment cycle.
• GES recruitment guidelines are detailed and must be followed carefully.
• It is important to note that the guidelines for the 2026 recruitment is yet come.
• Applicants who ignore instructions on the portal or fail to provide required information correctly may have their applications rejected.

Refusal to Accept Posting

• Some candidates are disqualified after declining postings to locations assigned by the service.
• GES often posts teachers to areas where there are shortages, and refusal to accept such placements can affect recruitment decisions.

Attempting to Use Middlemen or “Connections”

• Applicants are normally against relying on middlemen or personal connections to influence recruitment decisions.
• Any attempt to manipulate the process through unofficial channels can lead to immediate disqualification if discovered.

Final thoughts.

Apply as early as possible when the portal is open.

Make sure to follow the guidelines strictly.

Cross-check all your information and details before submission.

Avoid Middlemen and submit the right documents, which are clear, visible, and readable.

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