What is the Fate of GES 2024 Promotion Results as Teachers Await Promotions with Concerns. 69% Pass Up or Down

What is the Fate of GES 2024 Promotion Results as Teachers Await Promotions with Concerns. 69% Pass Up or Down

Last year, 69% of candidates successfully passed the Ghana Education Service (GES) promotion examination, raising hopes and expectations among teachers for 2024 results. However, this year’s candidates face growing concerns regarding the release timeline and delivery method for the results.

Overview of the 2024 GES Promotion Exams

In August 2024, teachers across various ranks within the GES took part in promotion examinations:

• Tuesday, August 20, 2024: Exams for Assistant Director II (ADII) and Principal Superintendent (PS) candidates.
• Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Exams for Assistant Director I (ADI) and Deputy Director (DD) candidates.

Promotion within the GES brings significant benefits, including salary increases and enhanced career status. Many teachers are now eagerly awaiting their results, hoping for timely updates so they can be assigned to their respective ranks and receive the associated benefits by early next year.

Call for Timely Results and Official Communication

Teachers have expressed a strong desire for GES to expedite the promotion process, citing last year’s delays and calling for transparency in communication. To date, GES has yet to release official information regarding this year’s promotion outcomes, fueling both anticipation and anxiety among candidates.

In past years, results were delivered through SMS notifications—a process that, while convenient for some, has proven unreliable for many.

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Promotion Statistics from 2023 and Anticipations for 2024

To understand the scope, here’s a breakdown of the 2023 results by rank:

• Deputy Director: Out of 8,565 candidates, 4,655 (54%) passed.
• Assistant Director I: Among 25,556 candidates, 21,749 (85%) were successful.
• Assistant Director II: From 40,020 candidates, 24,581 (61%) passed.
• Principal Superintendent: Out of 6,668 candidates, 4,932 (74%) were successful.

Given last year’s 69% success rate from 80,810 candidates, optimism runs high, with over 90% of this year’s candidates confident they will pass. However, concerns remain about GES’s communication reliability.

Concerns Raised by Teachers

Teachers’ experiences have led to legitimate concerns and suggestions for improvement in the results release process. Here are some notable reactions:

• Lack of SMS Reliability: Many teachers report not receiving SMS notifications for their examination centers or index numbers. This has raised doubts about whether SMS is the best method to deliver results reliably.
• Call for a Promotion Portal: Numerous teachers have suggested that GES reopen the promotion portal for more accessible and verifiable results dissemination, arguing that a secure online platform would provide a clearer and more effective solution.
• Speed and Respect: Some teachers question the prolonged processing time for promotion results, noting that objective questions could be marked within a week. They feel that these delays reflect a lack of respect for teachers and impact their motivation.
• Corresponding Benefits: Teachers urge GES to ensure that promotions are accompanied by the corresponding benefits, citing past cases where promotions did not lead to updated salary benefits or allowances.
• Suggestions for Improved Communication: Teachers recommend that GES explore alternative methods for result delivery to ensure all candidates are informed promptly and accurately.

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Background

In 2023, 69% of the 80,810 candidates passed the GES promotion exam. As teachers await this year’s results, the experiences from last year underscore the need for a more reliable, transparent communication process.