Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements

By | February 25, 2020

Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020/2021

Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements | See details of GAF Officers Recruitment Requirements for the year 2020 below…

General Elegibility for Cadets

Eligible applicant should:

  1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
  2. Be of good character.
  3. Not be less than 18 years and not more than 26 years by 06 June, 2020 for Regular Commission and not more than the specified years by Thursday 02 May 2020, for the respective Short Service Commission applicants.
  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) Passes 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
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020/2021

Regular Commission Requirements

ARMY
Infantry/Armour/Artillery/Military Police.  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 not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University in any of the following:
(1)       Telecommunication Engineering.
(2)       Computer Engineering.
(3)       Electronics Engineering.
(4)       Physics.
(5)       Mathematics.
Engineer Corps   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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 Option.
(4)       Agricultural Engineering.
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME Corps).   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:
(1)       Physics.
(2)       Mechanical Engineering.
(3)       BTech(Automobile).
(4)       Electrical Engineering.
(5)       Electronics Engineering.
(6)       Materiel Engineering.
(7)       Chemistry.
(8)       Agricultural Engineering.
(9)       Mathematics.
Ordnance Service.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:
(1)       Chemistry/Biochemistry.
(2)       Logistics and Sup Chain Mgt.
(3)       Procurement and Sup Chain Mgt.
(4)       Economics.
(5)       Publishing.
Supply and Transport Corps.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:
(1)       logistics and Supply Chain Management.
(2)       Administration.
(3)       Port and Shipping Administration.
(4)       Management Studies/ Commerce.
(5)       Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
(6)       Economics.
Forces Pay Corps.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree in Accounting not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution.
Information Technology.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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.
Education Corps.  In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution in:
(1)       Education.
(2)       Librarianship.
Public Relations. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree (BA, BFA, BSc, etc.) not below Second Class Lower in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:
(1)       Communication.
(2)       Public Relations.
(3)       Fine Arts(NAFTI).
(4)       Journalism.
Physical Training (PT) and Sports.  In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower in Physical Education from a recognized University/Institution.
Band.
In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a first Degree not below Second Class Lower in Music from a recognized University/Institution.
Records. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:
(1)       Actuaral Science.
(2)       Administration.
(3)       Statistics.
(4)       Management Information Studies.
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020/2021
NAVY
Executive BranchIn addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:
(1)       Nautical Science.
(2)       Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Statistics.
(3)       Computer Science.
(4)       Oceanography or Geomatic Engineering.
 Technical BranchIn addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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 BranchIn addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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)       Logistics and Sup Chain Mgt.
(3)       Port and Shipment Administration.
(4)       Management Studies.
(5)       Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
(6)       Economics.
(7)       Preference will be given to applicants with 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.
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020/2021
AIR FORCE
Pilots/ ATC Operations. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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/Institution.
Supply Branch. In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in the following:
(1)       Finance and Accounting.
(2)       Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
(3)       Marketing and Procurement.
Administration Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following:
(1)       Administration. (HR/Public Administration.
(2)       Arts or Social Science.
(3)       Management Studies.
Engineering Branch.
(1)       Mechanical.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower 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 First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University in the following:
(a)       Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
(b)       Computer Engineering.
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020
Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Requirements 2020/2021

Short Service Requirements

(ARMY/NAVY/AIR FORCE)
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME Corps).   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 30 years by 02 May 2020 and must have a First Degree and Masters Degree/Post Graduate Diploma from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:
(1)       Agricultural Engineering.
(2)       Material Engineering.
(3)       Technology (Automobile).
(4)       Electrical Engineering.
(5)       Electronics Engineering.
(6)       Mechanical Engineering.
Legal.   In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 30 years by 02 May 2020 and must have a First Degree from a recognized University or Professional Institution in any of the following:
(1)       Bachelor of Law, LLB.
(2)       Barrister at Law(BL) Certificate.
(3)       Must have done Pupilage and 3 years Post Call working experience.
MEDICAL. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent Professional Institution:

  1. Medical 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. Dental Specialist from the following categories: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, periodentist, Dental Restorative Specialist, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist, Oral Medicine Specialist, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, and Prothodentist are eligible. Specialist Anaesthetiologist are also encouraged to apply. All must have permanent registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and not more than 40 years of age by 02 May 2020 and Fellows not more than 45 years of age by 02 May 2020.
  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 post permanet registration in a recognized health facility and not more than 35 years of age by 02 May 2020.
  3. 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 and have practiced for at least three (3) years post permanet registration. Applicants with Registered Midwifery (RM) certificate in addition to the BSc degree in Midwifery must have practiced for two (2) years working experience post permanet registration All applicants should not be more than 33 years of age by 02 May 2020. Must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
  4. Physician Assistant (Medical).   Applicant must have BSc degree in Physician Assistantship or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least three (3) years working experience post permanet registration in an accredited health facility are eligible to Apply. Applicants with BSc degree in Physician Assistantship and Advance Diploma in Community Medicine and Health who hhave worked for at least two (2) years post permanet registration could apply. All must have permanent registration with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council and not more than 33 years of age by 02 May 2020.
  5. Audiologist. Applicant must have an MSc degree in Audiology or its equivalent. At least one (1) year working experience post permanet registration as an audiologist. Must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council and not more than 33 years of age by 02 May 2020.
  6. 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, Paediatrics and Ophthalmic Nursing. At least two (2) years working experience post permanet registration 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 02 May 2020.
  7. 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 post permanet registration in an accredited Nursing/Midwifery institution is required and not more than 35 years of age by 02 May 2020.

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

  1. First Degree(BA) in Theology or Religion from a recognised University? Theological Seminary/College.
  2. An ordained minister of the Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Presbytarian, SDA and the Church of Pentecost and be recommended for commissioning into the Ghana Armed Forces by the Head of the Church.
  3. A minimum of 4 years pastoral working and probation/internship experience including two(2) years post ordination service in the pastoral service.
  4. He/she must have the ability to speak English fluently and at least one of the main Ghanaian languages.
  5. He/she must not be more than 35 years by Thursday 02 May 2020.

Imam (ARMY/NAVY/AIRFORCE). In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

  1. First Degree in Islamic Theology or Religion from a recognised University? Theological Seminary/College.
  2. He must be an Alim Phedeen (Islamic Theologian).
  3. Fluent in spoken Arabic and English languages.
  4. Ability to read and write good Arabic and English languages.
  5. He must have practiced as an Imam for four (4) years, recognized by an Islamic Religious Institution/Body in Ghana.
  6. Must be recommended for commission into the Ghana Armed Forces by the Head of a recognized Islamic body in Ghana.
  7. Must not be more than 35years of age by Thursday 02 May 2020.

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