The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the timetable, examination format, areas of assessment, and examination centers for the November 2026 Teachers’ Promotion Examinations, scheduled to take place from November 2 to 4, 2026.
In a notice to candidates dated October 19, 2026, the Service outlined the arrangements for teachers seeking promotion to the ranks of Director I, Director II, Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II, and Principal Superintendent.
The examinations will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day, with different ranks scheduled to write on specific dates.
November 2026 GES promotion examination timetable
The examination schedule released by GES is as follows:
| Date | Time | Ranks |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Director I (DI) and Director II (DII) |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Assistant Director II (ADII) and Principal Superintendent (PS) |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Assistant Director I (ADI) and Deputy Director (DD) |
Candidates are expected to take note of the date assigned to their respective ranks and prepare accordingly.
GES Promotion Examination Areas of Assessment
According to the notice, the examination will cover professional knowledge, school administration, teaching and learning, and issues relating to the management of education.
The areas of assessment are outlined below.
| Area of assessment |
| Knowledge of the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service |
| School and classroom management |
| Theories of teaching and learning |
| Curriculum development |
| Assessment and evaluation |
| Office practices |
| Contemporary national and international issues |
| Educational administration and management |
Candidates are encouraged to review these areas in preparation for the examinations, paying attention to the responsibilities and professional knowledge expected at their respective ranks.
Question Format for Each Rank
GES has also outlined the number and types of questions candidates will answer, depending on the rank for which they are seeking promotion.
| Rank | Examination format | Total questions |
| Principal Superintendent (PS) | Multiple-choice or true-and-false questions | 75 |
| Assistant Director II (ADII) | Multiple-choice or true-and-false questions | 75 |
| Assistant Director I (ADI) | Multiple-choice or true-and-false questions | 75 |
| Deputy Director (DD) | 60 multiple-choice or true-and-false questions, plus 15 fill-in questions | 75 |
| Director I (DI) | 40 multiple-choice questions and 60 short-answer or fill-in-the-blank questions | 100 |
| Director II (DII) | 40 multiple-choice questions and 60 short-answer or fill-in-the-blank questions | 100 |
The differences in question format mean candidates should familiarise themselves with the structure applicable to their intended rank before the examination.
GES Promotion Examination Centres by Region
The notice lists examination centers across several regions, including colleges of education, universities, and selected senior high schools.
The regional centers provided in the notice are tabulated below.
| REGION | No. | Examination centre |
| AHAFO | 1 | St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem |
| ASHANTI | 1 | Agogo College of Education, Akim Agogo |
| 2 | Agona SDA College of Education, Agona-Mampong | |
| 3 | Akrokerri College of Education, Akrokerri | |
| 4 | Offinso College of Education, Offinso | |
| 5 | St. Monica’s College of Education, Mampong | |
| 6 | St. Louis College of Education, Kumasi | |
| 7 | University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (USTED), Kumasi | |
| 8 | Wesley College of Education, Kumasi | |
| BONO | 1 | Al-Farouq College of Education, Wenchi |
| 2 | Berekum College of Education, Berekum | |
| 3 | St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa | |
| 4 | Sunyani Technical University | |
| BONO EAST | 1 | Atebubu College of Education, Atebubu |
| 2 | University of Education, Winneba, CoDE Study Centre, Techiman | |
| CENTRAL | 1 | Foso College of Education, Assin Foso |
| 2 | University of Education, Winneba, North Campus | |
| 3 | University of Education, Winneba, South Campus | |
| 4 | University of Cape Coast (NLT), Cape Coast | |
| EASTERN | 1 | Abetifi College of Education |
| 2 | Kibi College of Education, Kibi | |
| 3 | Methodist College of Education, Akim Oda | |
| 4 | Mt. Mary College of Education, Somanya | |
| 5 | Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong | |
| 6 | Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, Aburi | |
| 7 | Seventh-day Adventist College of Education, Koforidua | |
| GREATER ACCRA | 1 | Accra College of Education |
| 2 | Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Accra | |
| 3 | Ada College of Education | |
| 4 | Chemu Senior High School, Tema | |
| NORTHERN, NORTH EAST, SAVANNAH, AND UPPER WEST | 1 | University for Development Studies (UDS), Tamale |
| 2 | Bimbilla College of Education | |
| 3 | Gambaga College of Education | |
| 4 | NJA College of Education, Wa |
Candidates should confirm their individual assignments through the SMS notifications and official centre lists.
Special Examination Centres for Candidates With Special Needs
GES has designated three centres for candidates with special needs who require accommodation, particularly candidates who are visually challenged.
| No. | Designated centre | Location |
| 1 | Wesley College of Education | Kumasi |
| 2 | Presbyterian College of Education | Akropong |
| 3 | NJA College of Education | Wa |
Candidates requiring special assistance have been advised to contact the relevant authorities and make the necessary arrangements before their examination dates.
Instructions for Candidates
GES has directed candidates to observe the identification and examination requirements outlined in the notice.
SMS notifications containing candidates’ staff IDs, index numbers, and examination centres will be sent to them. Each candidate must quote their staff ID and index number on the question paper during the examination.
Candidates are also required to present a national identification card bearing their names and photographs at their assigned examination centres.
Names and index numbers will be available at GES Headquarters, Regional Education Offices, Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Education Offices, as well as the examination centres.
Any candidate who encounters difficulties with their examination details or other arrangements has been advised to channel the concerns through their respective municipal, metropolitan, district, or regional education offices to GES Headquarters.
The examinations will begin on Monday, November 2, and conclude on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
GES has urged candidates to follow the official instructions and make the necessary preparations to avoid difficulties on examination day.
