The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced a supplementary aptitude test for qualified teachers who applied for the 2025 promotion exercise but were unable to sit for the initial examination due to circumstances beyond their control.
In an immediate release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Service, GES management stated that the supplementary examination forms part of efforts to ensure fairness and provide equal opportunity to all eligible teachers seeking advancement within the education sector.
Second Chance for Affected Applicants
According to the statement, the supplementary aptitude test has been scheduled specifically for teachers who registered for the 2025 promotion aptitude test but missed the main sitting due to unforeseen challenges.
“The management of the Ghana Education Service wishes to inform qualified teachers who applied for the 2025 promotion aptitude test but could not take the test due to circumstances beyond their control that a supplementary aptitude test has been scheduled for them,” the release noted.
This move is expected to bring relief to many teachers across the country who expressed concern about missing out on promotion opportunities as a result of logistical, health, or other unavoidable issues.
Date and Time for the Examination
The supplementary aptitude test is slated to take place on:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
GES urged all affected candidates to adequately prepare and ensure punctuality on the day of the examination.
Examination Centres Grouped Into Four Zones
To facilitate smooth organization nationwide, the Service has grouped examination centres into four main zones based on regions.
The designated centres and their corresponding regions are as follows:
Wesley College of Education, Kumasi
(Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East Regions)
NLT, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast
(Central, Western, Western North Regions)
Accra College of Education, Accra
(Eastern, Greater Accra, Oti, Volta Regions)
Tamale College of Education, Tamale
(North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West Regions)
This zonal arrangement is intended to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and ensure candidates sit for the test within convenient locations.
Index Numbers to Be Released via SMS
GES further disclosed that index numbers for all candidates expected to participate in the supplementary test will be communicated directly to them through text messages.
Candidates are expected to receive their index numbers by:
Monday, February 9, 2026
Applicants have therefore been advised to remain alert and ensure that the phone numbers used during registration remain active.
GES Extends Best Wishes to Candidates
The Ghana Education Service concluded its announcement by wishing all candidates success in the examination and reaffirming its commitment to promoting transparency and professionalism in the teacher promotion process.
“Management wishes all candidates the very best in the examination,” the statement added.
The release was signed by Mr. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service.
Promotion as a Key Motivation Tool
Teacher promotions remain an essential component of professional growth within Ghana’s educational system, serving not only as motivation for educators but also as a mechanism to strengthen the delivery of quality education nationwide.
With this supplementary opportunity, many teachers who were previously disadvantaged now have another chance to progress in their careers.
