Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment 2023/2024 | How to Apply Online

General Eligibility for Recruitment into Ghana Armed Forces – 2023/2024

Eligible applicant should:

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
2. Be of good character.
3. Be not less than 20 years and not more than 25 years by 14 June, 2023/2024 for Regular Commission and not more than 30 years by Thursday 17 May 2023/2024, for Short Service Commission. For Medical Corps Only – Be not more than 35 years for Doctors, 33 years for Nurses and 30 years for Paramedical personnel by 17 May 2023/2024 or otherwise specified.
4. Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces standard.
5. Be not bonded.
6. Be not married (for Regular Officer Candidates only).
7. Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5’6’’) for males and 1.60m (5’ 4”) for females.

For Military Police only; the minimum height for male applicants should be 1.75m (5’9”) and 1.70m (5’ 7”) for females.

Must have the following:

BECE.  Must have Six (6) Credits (Not less than 6) including English and Mathematics.

 WASSCE. Must have Six (6) Credits (Not less than C6) including Core English and Core Mathematics.

 Or

•  SSSCE. Must have Six (6) Credits (Not less than D) including Core English and Mathematics.

 Or

•  GCE ‘O’ Level.  Must have Five (5) Credits (Not less than 6) including English and Mathematics.

 And

•  GCE ‘A’ Level.  Must have Credits in all Three (3) subjects (Not less than D) and General Paper

DEGREE.  Must have First Degree (Not below) Second Class Lower from a recognised University

REGULAR COMMISSION FOR OFFICER CADET

ARMY

Infantry/Armour/Artillery.  In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a first Degree from a recognized University.

Signal Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a first Degree from a recognized University in any of the following:

(1)       Telecommunication Engineering.

(2)       Computer Engineering.

(3)       Physics.

Engineer Corps In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a first Degree from a recognized University in any of the following:

(1)       Civil Engineering (Structural or Water/Sanitation Engineer).

(2)       Electrical Engineering.

(3)       Mechanical Engineer with Building Service Capability.

(4)       Building Technology.

(5)       Preference will be given to applicants with additional certificates in tele, mobile, satellite and wireless communication.

Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME Corps). In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Physics.

(2)       Mechanical Engineering.

(3)       Chemical Engineering.

(4)       Electrical Engineering.

(5)       Electronics Engineering.

(6)       Materiel Engineering.

(7)       Bio-Medical Engineering Technology.

(8)       Agricultural Engineering.

Military Police.  In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Social Sciences – (History, Geography, Sociology, Psychology, Economics).

(2)       Pure Sciences – (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics).

(3)       Arts.

(4)       Administration.

Ordnance Service. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Chemical Engineering.

(2)       Chemistry.

(3)       Physics.

Supply and Transport Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Supply Chain Management.

(3)       Purchasing and Supply.

(5)       Administration.

Forces Pay Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Accounting.

(2)       ACCA Part II or Higher.

(3)       ICA Part II or Higher.

(4)       CIMA Part II or Higher.

(5)       ICA (GH) Part II or Higher.

Information Technology. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Computer Science.

(2)       Computer Engineering.

(3)       Information Technology.

(4)       Computer Security.

(5)       Network Engineering.

(6)       Preference would be given to applicants with in-depth knowledge in Website Designing (CMS’s, PHP, HTML, CSS), SQL and My SQL, CCNA, ORACLE, LINUX, VISUAL BASIC, Network Administration, Ethical Hacking or Computer Forensic.

Education Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Humanities (Arts & Social Sciences).

(2)       Pure Science.

(3)       Education.

(4)       English/French.

Public Relations. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BFA, BSc, etc.) in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution, plus one (1) year working experience:

(1)       Film Sound Production.

(2)       Film Directing.

(3)       Television Production.

(4)       Broadcast Journalism.

Physical Training (PT) and Sports. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Physical Education.

(2)       Health/Physical Education and Recreation.

Band.

In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a first Degree in Music from a recognized University.  Knowledge in the following is an advantage:

(1)       Staff – Reading.

(2)       Conducting.

(3)       Orchestrating.

(4)       Brass and Wind Instruments.

NAVY

 Technical Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:

(1)     Marine Engineering.

(2)     Mechanical Engineering.

(3)     Electrical Engineering.

(4)     Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Supply and Secretarial Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent Professional Institution in any of the following:

(1)       Administration (HR/Accounting/Marketing/Banking & Fin).

(2)       Commerce.

(3)       Port and Shipment Administration.

(4)       Management Studies.

(5)       Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

(6)       Economics.

(7)       Preference will be given to applicants with the additional certificates in the following;

(a)       Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) – Final Part.

(b)       Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Level 5.

(c)       Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Final Part.

AIR FORCE

Air Crew. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Private/Commercial/Air Transport Pilot License or any other Pilot cert from a recognized University.

ATC Operations. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science and Environmental Science.

Supply Branch. In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in the following:

(1)       Administration (Finance, Accounting and Marketing).

(2)       Economics.

(3)       Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) – Final Part.

(4)       Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – Final Part.

(5)       Supply Chain Management.

(6)       Commerce.

Administration Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following:

(1)       Administration. (HR/Accts/Banking & Finance).

(2)       Arts or Social Science.

(3)       Management Studies.

(4)       Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) – Final part.

Engineering Branch.

(1) Mechanical.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University in the following:

(a)       Aerospace Engineering.

(b)       Mechanical Engineering.

(c)       Aeronautical Engineering.

(d)       Agricultural Engineering.

(2) Avionics. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University in the following:

(a)       Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

(b)       Computer Engineering.

(c)       Tele Communication Engineering.

 

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (ARMY/AIR FORCE CANDIDATES ONLY)

 ENGINEER CORPS.

 Architecture. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in Architecture (Registered member of Ghana Institute of Architects and must not be more than thirty-five (35) years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.

MEDICAL (ARMY Candidates Only). In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent Professional Institution in any of the following:

1. Clinical Specialist. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have MB ChB/BDS or its equivalent from an accredited institution plus a relevant post-graduate qualification to the level of Membership/Fellowship (GCPS/WACS/WACP or its equivalent from an accredited College. Must have permanent registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and not more than 40 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.
2. Medical officer & Dental Surgeon. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have MB ChB/BDS or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Must have permanent registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council. At least one (1) year working experience after housemanship in a recognized health facility and not more than 35 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.
3. General Nurse.In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have BSc/BA degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and must have completed the mandatory clinical rotation or national service. At least two (2) years working experience is required. Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana and not more than 33 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.
4. Midwifery Officer.In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have BSc degree in Midwifery from an accredited institution. Must have completed the mandatory clinical rotation. At least two (2) years working experience is required and not more than 33 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024. Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
5. Physician Assistant (Medical). Applicant must have BSc degree in Physician Assistantship or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least two (2) years working experience after housemanship in an accredited health facility. Must have permanent registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and not more than 33 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.
6. Audiologist. Applicant must have an MSc degree in Audiology or its equivalent. At least one (1) year working experience as an audiologist. Must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council and not more than 33 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.
7. Specialized Nurses. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must be a Registered General Nurse and have Certificate in any of the following specialties: Critical Care, ENT, Peri-operative, Emergency Care, Plastic & Burns and Pediatrics Nursing. At least two (2) years working experience in a recognized health facility is required. Must have registered with the Nurses and Midwives council of Ghana and not more than 33 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024. A degree in any of the related fields is an advantage.
8. Nursing Tutor. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have MPhil in Nursing/Midwifery or MSc/MA in Nursing/Midwifery with postgraduate certificate in Education. Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana. At least one (1) year teaching experience in an accredited Nursing/Midwifery institution is required and not more than 35 years of age by 17 May 2023/2024.

Chaplains (ARMY/AIRFORCE Candidates Only). In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

1. Must have been ordained as a minister of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Presbyterian, SDA and the Church of Pentecost.
2. He/she must have a minimum of 4 years pastoral working experience including probation/internship period.
3. Applicant must have GCE ‘O’ Level/SHS/WASSCE with aggregate 24 or better in 6 subject including English and Mathematics or GCE ‘A’ Level passes in 3 subjects.
4. He/she must not be more than forth (40) years of age before commission.
5. Must be a holder of Degree (in Theology or Religion ie BA)
6. He/she must be recommended by Head of Church who must be prepared to release him to the Ghana Armed Forces.
7. He/she must have the ability to speak English fluently and at least one of the main vernaculars of Ghana.

Imam (ARMY/AIR FORCE Candidates Only). In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

1. He must have practiced as an Imam for four (4) years, recognized by an Islamic Religious Institution/Body.
2. He must be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English.
3. He must be an Alim Phedeen (Islamic Theologian).
4. He must be recommended by a recognized Islamic body in Ghana i.e the office of the National Chief Imam, the Ghana Muslim Mission, the Muslim Representative Council, the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Islamic Research and the Ahmadiya Muslim Mission.
5. He must have a good GCE ‘O’ Level/SSSCE/WASSCE with aggregate 24 or better in 6 subjects including English and Mathematics or GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Islamic Studies Arabic Language.
6. He must be a holder of 1st Degree and a Diploma in Islamic studies from a recognized Islamic Institute, Local or Foreign. A degree in Islamic Theology or Religious from a recognized University may be an advantage.
7. Must not be more than 40 years of age at time of enlistment.

HOW TO APPLY FOR GHANA ARMED FORCES OFFICERS RECRUITMENT/ENLISTMENT 2023/2024

1. Acquire a scratch card at FIFTY GHANA CEDIS (GH¢ 50) from the designated regional post offices.
2. Scratch gently to reveal the pin code. The scratch card can be used for three times until a record is successfully submitted.
3. Log on to the recruitment portal @ http://www.gafrecruitment.com
4. Read through the entry requirements thoroughly.
5. Click on the Apply Now tab to open the applicant authentication page.
6. Enter your card serial number, pin code and select your preferred arm of service, type of commission and click submit.
7. Enter your personal details and take note of the following from Pages 1 to 3: Page a. Select your desired vacancy and provide all other required data.
   b. Upload a scanned copy of your passport sized photograph of dimension (200 x 180 pixels), enter a valid e-mail address, personal mobile phone number in the format (233244123456) and enter any other required data.
   c. Enter your WASSCE/SSCE Index number, WASSCE/SSCE results slip serial number and select a tertiary institution from the list of schools. Enter your graduating GPA/CWA and provide all other required data. Upload only scanned copies of the following: WASSCE Results Slip and First Degree Certificate (Degree, HND). 
8. Click on the preview button to see a summary page of all data provided. Read through this page carefully and click on the back button, if there are any modifications to be made.
9. Click on the submit button and expect an instant e-mail and text message, which includes your unique system generated Identification Number.
10. Print and keep a copy of the generated report as you will be required to present it, if you are shortlisted. However, if you lose your copy of the final report, go back to the recruitment portal, click on the Check Details tab, enter your unique identification number sent to you by sms/e-mail and order a re-print.

NB: Each scanned document (Passport picture, WASSCE/SSCE results slip and First Degree Certificate) to be uploaded, should not exceed 1 Megabytes and should be in JPEG picture format only.

NB:     All candidates are to follow Instructions given by the GHQ (Personnel Administration) only. The Ghana Armed Forces is an equal opportunity employer. There are no authorized middlemen and the advertised vacancies are not for sale. Any person found parading as agent or middle man will be prosecuted and those who deal with such people do so at their own risk. Anybody who presents false documents would also be arrested and prosecuted.