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Ghana Armed Force (GAF) Recruitment 2023/2024, GAF 2023 recruitment application form, requirements, qualifications and guidelines, and Closing date – gaf.gov.gh

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The Management of the Ghana Armed Force (GAF) has commenced a recruitment exercise for 2023/2024. All qualified applicant is advised to apply now before the closing date.

Ghana Armed Force Recruitment 2023/2024 which scheduled to close soon 2023. Therefore all qualified applicant is advised to apply now.

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Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) Recruitment 2023/2024 Entry Requirements

Regular Career Course candidate’s Requirements

1. Eligible applicants should be
2. Be a Ghanaian
3. Be a good character
4. Not be married
5. Not be bonded
6. Not be less than 18years and not more than 26years by January 2023
7. Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces Standards
8. Must pass the pre – joining fitness test
9. Be minimum height of 168cm(“5.6cm”) for males and 1.60m(5.4cm) for females for military police only: the minimum height for male applicants should be (1.753)(5.9) and 1.70(5.7) for females
10. Must have the following
11. BECE: six(6) credits at BECE including English and mathematics
12. WASSCE: six(6) credits not less than C6 including Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
13. SSSCE: six (6) credits ( not less than D) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
14. GCE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels: Five (5) Credits (not less than 6) including English and Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level and not less than D in three subjects and General Paper at GCE ‘A’ Level.

Ghana Army Recruitment 2023/2024 Requirements

1. Infantry/Armour/Artillery: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University.
2. Signal Corps: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: (1) Telecommunication Engineering (2) Computer Science, (3) Computer/Software Engineering, (4) Instrumentation/Systems/Network Engineering. (5) Physics/Mathematics
3. Engineer Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following; (1) Civil Engineering. (2) Electrical/Renewable Energy Engineering. (3) Mechanical/ Agricultural Engineering. (4) Building Technology /Construction, Management. (5) Geomatic/Geodetic Engineering. (6) Structural Engineering (7) Real Estates. (8) Project Management
4. Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Corps In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must a First Degree from a recognized University/ Institution in any of the following: (1) Agricultural Engineering. (2) Material Engineering (3) BTech (Automobile) (4) Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering
5. Military Police: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: (1) Forensic Science. (2) Sociology/Psychology. (3) English Language or French. (4) Political Science. (5) Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics.
6. Ordnance Corps: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following; (1) Chemistry/Biochemistry. (2) Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management. (3) Warehouse Management. (4) Graphic Design/Publishing Studies (5) Industrial Art. (6) Fashion Design/Textiles. (7) Ammunition Technology/Explosive Ordnance Disposal Level 3 (8) BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics.\
7. Supply and Transport Corps: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree of equivalent  from a recognized University/institution in any of the following: Logistics/Procurement Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Purchasing and supply
8. Pay Corps: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree of equivalent  from a recognized University/institution in any of the following: (1) Accounting.(2) Finance.(3) Economics.(4) Commerce. Alternatively, applicants with CA (Ghana), CIMA, ACCA, CPA, ICSA are eligible.
9. Information Technology: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree or Equivalent from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: (1) Computer Science (2) Computer Engineering. (3) Information Technology. (4) Network/Software Engineering. (5) Cyber/Forensic Security. (6) Network Security. (7) Information Technology Systems Auditing (j)
10. Education Corps. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in in any of the following languages: (1) Education. (2) Language Translation/Interpretation in Arabic, Russian, Chinese. (3) German and Portuguese as third language may be preferable.
11. Public Relations: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have First Degree in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution; (1) Communication Studies or Fine Arts (NAFTI). (2) Public Relations, (3) Journalism.
12. Physical Training and Sports: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants have a First Degree in Physical Education from a recognized University/
13. Band: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree in Music from a recognized University/Institution.
14. Records: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in the following: (1) Actuarial Science, (2) Administration (Human Resource). (3) Statistics. (4) Management Information Studies. (5) Archival Studies.
15. Catering School. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in Home Economics.

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Ghana Navy Recruitment 2023/2024 Requirements

1. Executive Branch: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: (1) Nautical Science. (2) Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Statistics, Geology. (3) Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Agricultural Engineering. (4) Oceanography or Geomatic Engineering/Hydrography. (5) Aerospace Engineering.
2. Technical Branch: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: Marine/Mechanical/Electrical/Communication/Agricultural Engineering. Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering. BTech (Automobile).
3. Supply and Secretariat Branch: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: Administration (Human Resource/According/Marketing/Banking & Finance), logistics and Supply Chain Management Ports and Shipping Administration. Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Economics/Logistics/Commerce. Public/Business Administration/ Management Studies Purchasing and Supply. Port and Shipment Administration. Preference will be given to applicants with additional certificates in the following: (a) Institute pf Chartered Secretaries and Administration (ICSA) Final-Part. (b) Chartered Accounting of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Level 5 (c) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Final Part.

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Ghana Airforce Recruitment 2023/2024 Requirements

1. Air Branch: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:
2. Pilot: Physis, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science and Commercial/Airline Transport Pilot License or any other Pilot certificate from a recognized University/ Institution
3. Air Traffic Control Operations, Aerodrome/ Approach Control License, Physics, Mathematics/Chemistry/Geography/Statistics and Computer Science,
4. Supply Branch: In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following: (1) Administration (Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Procurement). (2) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Final Part (3) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CILT) – Final Part, ((4) Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management. (5) Commerce/Economics.
5. Administration Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following: (1) Administration (Human Resource/Accounting). (2) Arts or Social Science (3) Management Studies. (4) Institute-of Chartered Secretaries and Administration Final Part.
6. Engineering Branch.
7. Mechanical In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following: (a) Aerospace Engineering. (b) Aeronautical Engineering. (c) Mechanical Engineering. (d) Agricultural Engineering.
8. Avionics. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a First Degree from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following: (a) Electrical/Electronic Engineering. (b) Computer Engineering

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Short Service Commission (Army/Navy/Air Force) Requirements

General Entry Requirements

1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
2. Be of good character.
3. Not be bonded.
4. Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces standards,
5. Must pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test.
6. Be of minimum height of 1,68m (5’6*) for males and 1.60m (5’4*) for females,
7. Must have the following : BECE …….Six (6) credits at BECE including English and Mathematics. WASSCE …….six(6) Credits (not less than C6) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Science OR SSSCE ………Six (6) Credits (not less than D) including Core English, Core Man, and Science. GCE ‘O’ & A Levels …..Five (5) Credits (not less than 60 including) English and Mathematics ,GCE ‘O ‘ Level and not less than D in three subjects

How to Apply Ghana Armed Force Recruitment 2023/2024

Army Candidates.

a. Infantry/Armour/Artillery/Military Police.            In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 Credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.

b. Pay Corps. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(1)        Six Credits (not less than Grade C6 including English and Mathematics) at WASSCE with Accounting or Business options.

(2)        RSA Stage III in Accounting.

(3)        Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option).

c. Engineer Corps. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(1)        Electricians.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in Electrical Works.

(c)        City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering.

(d)       Electrical Engineering Technology Part I (GES).

(2)        Plant Mechanics/Fitters. 

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.

(b)        GES Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.

(c)        COTVET Certificate II in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.

(d)        City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.

(3)        Survey Assistants. 

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Surveying.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in Surveying.

(c)        Certificate in Surveying (GSSM)

(4)        Painting/Sign writing.  

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in Painting/Sign Writing.

(c)        City and Guilds Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing.

(5)        Plumbers & Masons.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Plumbing/Masonry.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in Plumbing/Masonry.

(c)        City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing/Masonry.

(6)        Carpentry.    

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology.

(b)        GES or COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology.

(c)        City and Guilds Certificate in Carpentry/Joinery.

(7)        Welder & Steel Bender.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.

(b)        GES Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.

(c)        COTVET Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.

(8)        Topo/Architectural Draughtsman.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Architectural Drawing.

(b)        COVET Certificate II in Architectural Drawing.

(9)        Plant Operators (Grader, Excavator, Dozer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Low Bed and Compactor Roller).

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in any of the plants stated above.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in any of the plants stated above.

d. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps (EME). In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(1)        Vehicle Mechanics. (Must possess at least a valid Driving Licence Class B with any of the under listed certificates).

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering.

(b)        GES or COTVET Certificate II in Vehicle Technology.

(c)        City and Guilds Intermediate (Internal combustion Engines and Motor Vehicles).

(d)       City and Guilds Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering.

(e)        Diploma in Automobile Engineering (GES).

(f)        Certificate in Automobile Engineering (GES).

 (2)        Electronics/Auto Electrician.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Electronics/Auto Electrician.

(b)        GES or COTVET Certificate II in Electronics/Auto Electrician.

(c)        City and Guilds in Electronics/Auto Electrician.

(d)       Diploma in Automobile Electrical Engineering (GES).

(e)        Certificate in Automobile Electrical Engineering (GES).

(3)        Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.

(b)        COTVET Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technology.

(c)        City and Guilds in Refrigeration Technology.

(d)       Diploma in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering (GES).

(e)        Certificate in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineering (GES).

(4)        Metal Smith& Weapon Fitters.

(a)        Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (GES Intermediate Certificate II/COTVET Certificate II).

(b)        City and Guilds Certificate in Electric and Gas Welding.

(5)        Driver Recovery Mechanics.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate/COTVET Certificate II in Mechanical Engineering.

(b)        Diploma/Certificate in Driver Recovery Engineering (GES).

(6)        Carpenter/Sprayer.

(a)        GES Intermediate Certificate/COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology and Creative Art Technology.

(b)        Diploma/Certificate in Auto Body Spraying and Painting Engineering.

(c)        City and Guilds Certificate in Carpentry and Painting.

e.Signals Corps.

(1)        Operation Group.        In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.  Possession of a valid driving licence is an advantage.

(2)        Radio Technician.        In addition to the General Eligibility applicant must have Mathematics, Physics, Elective Mathematics and any of the following:

(a)        City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics.

(b)        City and Guilds Certificate in Telecommunications.

(3)        Line Technician.        In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:

(a)        Certificate in Fibre Optics Technology.

(b)        Certificate in RF Engineering.

(c)        Certificate in Satellite Communications.

f. Directorate of Information Technology(DIT). In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:

(1)        Network Administration.     N+ Certificate from a recognised Institution including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008 and above.

(2)        Database Administration.     Certification in My SQL, SQL, and Oracle from a recognised Institution.

(3)        Computer Programming.     Certification in VB, C++ and Java from a recognised Institution.

(4)        Web Designing.         Certification in HTML, PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe and Photoshop from a recognised Institution.

g. Supply and Transport Corps. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following:

(1)        Drivers. Professional Driving Licence Class B.

(2)        Supply Clerks/Storeman. Certificate in computer software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Corel Drawing etc) from a recognised Institution.

(3)        Movement.     Diploma/Certificate in Freight Forwarding/Air Travel and Tour from a recognised Institution.

(4)        Fireman/Woman.      Certificate in Fire Fighting from National Fire Service plus professional Driving Licence class B.

(5)        Cooks.            In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have the following qualification from a recognised Institution.

(a)        HND in Catering.

(b)        Diploma in Catering.

(c)        NVTI Grade I & II.

h. Public Relations Corps. In addition to the General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(1)        Information Assistants.         Diploma/Certificate (not less than one year continuous study) from a recognised/accredited institution in Journalism, Public Relations, English Language /Literature, Broadcasting, Communication Studies or Photo journalism.

(2)        Photographers.  Diploma/Certificate (not less than one year continuous study) from a recognised/accredited institution in general photography.

(3)        Cinematographer.      Diploma/Certificate (not less than one year continuous study) from a recognised/accredited institution in Fine Art, Film Editing, Camera Work, Lighting, Film Directing, Sound, Graphic Design or Animation.

i. Ordnance Corps.

(1)        Storeman/Woman. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE and Diploma in Business Studies and HND in Purchasing and Supply.

(2)        Ammunition Technicians.  In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including science subjects.

(3)        Tailors.           In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a) GES Intermediate Certificate.

(b) COVET Certificate II.

j. Clerk General Duties. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including Credit in English and Mathematics and any of the following.

(1)        RSA Stage III in secretarial duties and credit in typing.

(2)        Typist Grade I and II Certificate from Government Secretarial School.

(3)        Stenographer Grade II Certificate.

(4)        DBS (Secretarial Option).

(5)        Certificate in computer software applications (Word, Excel, Access, Corel Drawing etc) from a recognised Institution.

k. Education Corps. In addition to General Eligibility applicants must have 6 credits (not less than Grade C6) at WASSCE including English and Mathematics and any of the following.

 

• • Teachers Post-Secondary Certificate A.

 

• • Teachers Post-Secondary Certificate A (French).

 

• • Diploma in Education.

 

• • Diploma in Education (French)

 

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