GES warns public against fake recruitment letter circulating online

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned the general public against a fake recruitment letter currently making the rounds on social media, urging job seekers to disregard the document and avoid falling victim to scammers.

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In an official statement issued on Friday 23 January, 2026, the Service clarified that the purported letter, which claims that a new recruitment exercise has commenced, did not originate from GES and should be treated as fraudulent.

Management stressed that no recruitment process is currently underway and that any genuine announcement will be made through its recognised communication channels, including the GES website, verified social media platforms and national media outlets. The statement said:

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it added. The latest alert adds to a growing list of similar incidents involving fake recruitment notices linked to the Education Service. In 2025, GES dismissed claims that it had received clearance to recruit 50,000 teaching and non-teaching staff, describing the circulating document at the time as false and misleading.

In another widely reported case, the Service also refuted allegations of a so-called “secret recruitment” exercise and reports that applicants were being asked to pay as much as GH₵25,000 to secure postings.

GES officials reiterated that all legitimate recruitment processes are free, transparent and publicly announced, warning that no individual or group is authorised to charge fees on its behalf. These recurring incidents point to a troubling trend in which fraudsters exploit the high demand for teaching jobs in Ghana by circulating forged letters that mimic official GES communication.

GES has appealed to job seekers, particularly newly trained teachers and graduates, to verify all recruitment information directly from official sources and avoid sharing personal details or making payments in response to unsolicited offers.

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The Service also encouraged members of the public to report suspected recruitment scams to the security agencies to help track down and prosecute those behind the fraud. Until a formal announcement is made, the Service insists that no recruitment exercise is in progress and that the public should treat any claim to the contrary as a scam.