24/11/2015
THE GHANA ARMED FORCES RECRUITEMENTS 2015/2016 IS HERE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS:
1. Acquire a scratch card at SEVENTY GHANA CEDIS (GH₵70) from the designated post offices below and all Military Installations inall Garrisons:
a. Greater Accra. Burma Camp, Accra North, GPO, Cantonments, Dansoman, Legon, Madina,TUC, Kaneshie, Ministries, Mamprobi, New Achimota, Tema Community 1,Tema Community 11.
b. Central Region. Cape Coast, Agona Swedru,
Saltpond, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Winneba, Elmina, Apam.
c. Northern Region. Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi, Walewale, Damongo.
d. Upper West Region. Wa, Lawra, Tumu.
e. Upper East Region. Bawku, Navrongo,
Bolgatanga.
f. Ashanti Region. Kumasi Main, KNUST, Ashanti-
Mampong, Bekwai-Ashanti, Konongo, Obuasi,
Offinso, Ejura,Juaso, Akrokerri, Ejisu, Agogo.
g. Brong – Ahafo Region.Sunyani, Berekum,
Techiman, Bechem, Atebubu , Kintampo, Dormaa Ahenkro, Duayaw-Nkwanta.
h. Eastern Region. Koforidua, Nkawkaw,
Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim Oda, Aburi, Asamankese,
Akropong-Akuapem, Somanya, Akosombo,
Nsawam.
i. Western Region. Takoradi, Sekondi, Tarkwa, Enchi, Sefwi-Wiawso, Axim.
j. Volta Region. Ho, Keta, Hohoe, Kpando, Denu,
Peki, Sogakope, Jasikan, Kadjebi.
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 with any of the following browsers:
a. Mozilla Firefox.
b. Google Chrome.
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:
a. Page 1; Select your desired vacancy and
provide all other required data.
b. Page 2; 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. Page 3; Enter the results of only the three
required core subjects on your WASSCE/SSCE
results slip, that is; CORE MATHEMATICS, CORE
ENGLISH AND CORE SCIENCE. Enter your
WASSCE or SSCE Index number, WASSCE or 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 or SSCE Results Slip and First Degree Certificate (Degree, HND, Diploma).
NB: Each scanned document (Passportpicture,
WASSCE or SSCE Results Slip, First DegreeCertificate) to be uploaded, should not
exceed 1(One) Megabyte and should be in JPEG
picture format only.
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 DetailsTab, enter your uniqueidentification number sent to you by SMS/E-Mail
and order a re-print.
11. Closing Date. Closing date for submission of
all online applications is 8th February, 2016.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicant should:
Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth. Be of good character.
Be not less than 20 years and not more than 25
years by 20th April, 2016 for Regular Commission and not more than 30 years by 15th
April, 2016 for Short Service Commission. Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces standard. Be not bonded.
Be not married (for Regular Officer Candidates only).
Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5` 6“) for males
and 1.57m (5` 2“) 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:
(1) BECE. Must have six(6) passes at BECE including English and Mathematics.
(2) Six credits. (Not less than C6) including Core
English, Core Mathematics and Core Science at WASSCE. Or
(3) Six credits. (Not less than D) including Core
English, Core Mathematics and Core Science at SSSCE.
Or (4) Five credits. (Not less than 6) including English, Mathematics and Science at GCE ‘O’ Leveland not less than D in three subjects at GCE ‘A’Level. REGULAR OFFICER CANDIDATES
ARMY.
Infantry/Armour/Artillery. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University.
Signal Corps. In addition to the general eligibility,
applicants must have a Degree from a recognize
University/Institution in any of the following:
(i) Telecommunication Engineering.
(ii) Computer Science.
(iii) Physics.
(iv) Preference will be given to applicants withadditional certificates in CISCO Certification, Microsoft Certified System Engineer and Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.
3. Engineer Corps. In addition to the general
eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a
recognized University in any of the following:
(i) Civil Engineering (Structural OR Water/
Sanitation Engineer).
(ii) Electrical Engineering.
(ii) Mechanical Engineer with Building Service
Capability.
4. Military Police. In addition to the general
eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a
recognized University/Institution in any of the
following:
(i) Social Sciences.
(ii) Pure Sciences.
(iii) Arts.
(iv) Administration.
5. Ordnance Service. In addition to the general
eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a
recognized University/Institution in any of the
following:
(i) Chemical Engineering.
(ii) Chemistry.
(iii) Physics.
6. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
(EMECorps). In addition to the general eligibility,
applicants must have a Degree from a recognized
University/ Institution in any of the following:
(i) Mechanical Engineering.
(ii) Chemical Engineering.
(iii) Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
(iv) Auto-Body Engineering.
NAVY.
Executive Branch. In addition to the general
eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any
of the following from a recognized University/
Institution:
(i) Nautical Science.
(ii) Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Statistics.
(iii) Computer Science.
(iv) Oceanography or Geomatic Engineering.
2. Technical Branch. In addition to the general
eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any
of the following from a recognized University/
Institution:
(i) Marine/Mechanical Engineering.
(ii) Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
(iii) Agricultural Engineering.
3. 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:
(i) Administration (HR/Accounting/Marketing/
Banking & Fin).
(ii) Commerce.
(iii) Economics.
(iv) Management Studies.
(v) Port and Shipment Administration.
(vi) Procurement and Supply Chain Management .
(vii) 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.
4. 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.
(i) Communication Studies.
(ii) Broadcasting.
(iii) Communication Design.
(iv) Film and Television Production.
(v) Public Relations or Journalism..
AIR FORCE.
(1) 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:
(i) Administration (Finance, Accounting and
Marketing
Acquire a scratch card from any of the designated outlets and regional post offices at 70 GH₵, scratch to unveil pincode. Log on to the website and read through the entry requirement thoroughly.
