The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that applications are now open for qualified serving non-teaching staff who are seeking promotions to various upper grades within the Service. A press statement released on September 11 details that this opportunity is available for staff in several categories, including accounting, internal audit, administration, catering, technical, library, supply, laboratory, secretarial, and driver positions.
Available positions include:
- Chief Accountant II
- Deputy Chief Accountant I and II
- Principal Accountant
- Chief Internal Auditor II
- Principal Internal Auditor
- Chief Administrative Officer II
- Principal Administrative Officer
- Chief Domestic Bursar
- Chief Technical Officer
- Chief Librarian
- Chief Supply Officer
- Chief Laboratory Technician
- Principal Private Secretary
- Chief Driver
- Principal Driver
Eligible staff are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
To qualify, applicants must have been promoted to any of the specified grades on or before 2022 and must have remained continuously at post since then, except for periods of approved absence. The GES also requires applicants to have a very satisfactory work history and good conduct during their service.
Master’s and PhD holders
The Service has made special provisions for officers seeking to use Master’s or PhD qualifications to join the interviews out of turn. Such applicants must have undertaken their postgraduate programme on an approved GES course of study. The qualification must also not have been obtained before the applicant’s previous promotion. Additionally, officers relying on Master’s or PhD certificates for promotion must have obtained those qualifications in or before 2023.
Online application
“Applicants must complete the online application form via https://bit.ly/NONTEACHING2026 or by scanning the QR code in the official notice. They are required to upload a recent passport-sized photograph and, where applicable, their most recent promotion/upgrading letter or appointment letter to their current grade. Those applying with postgraduate qualifications must submit only the relevant Master’s or Doctorate certificate. All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format—except the passport photo—and must be clear and legible.
Application deadline
The application window is open from Monday, September 14, to Monday, September 28, 2026. This program offers eligible non-teaching personnel within the GES a chance to advance to higher grades in various professional and support roles that are essential for the administration and operation of the education system.
