The Ghana Armed Forces is currently conducting a recruitment exercise for the 2025 intake, and the entry requirements have been made public. The recruitment process is open to both male and female candidates who meet the specified criteria.
General Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the recruitment exercise, applicants must meet the following general criteria:
- Be between 18 and 25 years of age
- Possess a minimum of six credits at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), including English and Mathematics, with grades not lower than C6
- Be physically fit and meet the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) physical standards
- Possess good character and team spirit
- Pass sports-specific trials during the recruitment process
Category-Specific Requirements
The Ghana Armed Forces is recruiting personnel into various categories, each with its own set of specific requirements. These categories include:
- Sportsmen: Applicants must be proficient in one of the following sports: Boxing, Handball, Basketball, Hockey, Football, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Athletics (Track and Field), or Badminton.
- Navy Candidates: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and meet the specific requirements for the Navy Branch, Supply and Secretariat Branch, or Technical Branch.
- Air Force Candidates: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and meet the specific requirements for the Air Traffic Control Operations Clerks, General Duties Clerk, or StoreMan/Supplier.
- Medical Candidates: Applicants must have a recognized qualification in a medical-related field, such as Nursing, Midwifery, or Pharmacy Technology, and meet the specific requirements for the Medical Branch.
Specific Requirements for Each Category
The specific requirements for each category are as follows:
- Navy Branch: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in one of the following areas: Boatswain, Radar Plotters, or Wireless Telegraphist.
-Supply and Secretariat Branch: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in one of the following areas: Writer (General Duties), Storekeeping/Purchasing & Supply, or Catering Management.
-Technical Branch: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in one of the following areas: Engineering Artificers and Mechanics, Electrical and Weapon Artificers and Mechanics, or Mechanical Engineering Craft and Advance Practice.
-Air Traffic Control Operations Clerks: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in Air Traffic Control.
-General Duties Clerk: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in General Duties.
-StoreMan/Supplier: Applicants must have six credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a certificate in Storekeeping/Purchasing & Supply.
-Medical Branch: Applicants must have a recognized qualification in a medical-related field, such as Nursing, Midwifery, or Pharmacy Technology, and meet the specific requirements for the Medical Branch.
Conclusion
The Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise for 2025 is open to candidates who meet the specified entry requirements. Applicants are advised to carefully review the requirements for their desired category and ensure they meet the necessary criteria before applying. The recruitment process is competitive, and only candidates who meet the requirements will be considered.
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