The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially announced its entry requirements for the 2025 Recruitment Exercise. This oppTortunity is open to qualified Ghanaians who wish to serve in the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Below is a full breakdown of the eligibility criteria, special requirements for different corps, and the application process.
General Eligibility
Every applicant must:
- Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
- Be of good character.
- Be not less than 18 years and not more than 25 years for Non-Tradesmen, and not more than 27 years for Tradesmen by 30th December 2025.
- Be medically fit according to Armed Forces standards.
- Meet the minimum height requirement:
- 1.68m (5’6”) for males.
- 1.57m (5’2”) for females.
- For Military Police, males must be a minimum of 1.75m (5’9”) and females a minimum of 1.70m (5’7”).
- Have 6 credits at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
- At least a Grade C6 in English and Mathematics for Senior High School applicants.
- GES Intermediate or NVTI Certificate for Tradesmen applicants.
- HND/Diploma/Degree as applicable for specialist positions.
Special Requirements (Category A – Army Candidates)
1. Infantry/Armour/Artillery/Military Police
- Must satisfy the General Eligibility criteria.
- Military Police requires stricter height standards (1.75m for males, 1.70m for females).
2. Engineer Corps
Applicants must hold Technical, Vocational, Diploma, or Certificates in fields such as:
- Electrical Installation
- Plant Mechanic/Fitter
- Welding and Fabrication
- Surveying
- Draughtsmanship
- Construction
- Carpentry/Joinery
- Painting/Decorating
3. Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Corps (EME)
- Must have technical qualifications in Automobile, Electricals/Electronics, Fabrication, Refrigeration, Biomedical, Upholstery, and related areas.
4. Signals Corps
- RF Engineer, Power Systems, Telecommunication Technicians, IT Specialists, Network Engineers, etc.
5. Ordnance Corps
- Diploma or Technical Certificates in areas like Radio/TV Repair, Refrigeration, Computer Science, etc.
6. Supply & Transport Corps
- Professional qualifications in Driving, Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounts, etc.
7. Pay Corps
- Diploma or HND in Accounting/Finance/Business.
8. Public Relations Corps
- Degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, English, or Public Relations.
9. Clerks & Secretarial Duties
- WASSCE with Typing/Secretarial qualifications.
10. Education Corps
- Degree in Education-related fields such as English, Mathematics, ICT, French, etc.
11. Sportsmen/Women
- Must be between 18–25 years.
- Should have proven track record in disciplines like football, athletics, basketball, volleyball, handball, hockey, tennis, boxing, taekwondo, and judo.
Category B – Navy Candidates
Includes branches such as:
- Executive (WASSCE with Mathematics & English).
- Supply and Secretariat.
- Writer.
- Stores.
- Technical (Engineering, Artificer, Radio, Radar, Electrical, Ordnance, etc.).
- Band.
- Physical Training Instructors.
Category C – Air Force Candidates
Branches include:
- Administration
- Supply
- Fireman
- Technical (Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical)
- Nursing (General & Specialist Nurses)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Public Health Officers
- Radiographers
- Physiotherapists
- Optometrists
- Dieticians
- Medical Laboratory Assistants
- Health Assistants
- Environmental Health Officers
- And more
Category D – Medical Candidates (Army/Navy/Air Force)
Applicants must hold professional diplomas/degrees in fields such as:
- General Nursing
- Midwifery
- Psychiatry/Mental Health Nursing
- Public Health Nursing
- Medical Assistants
- Physician Assistants
- Pharmacists
- Radiographers
- Dieticians
- Environmental Health Officers
- Physiotherapists
- Medical Laboratory Scientists
- Technical Officers (Veterinary, Environmental Health, Radiation Protection, etc.)
Category E – Band Candidates (Army/Navy/Air Force)
- Must have 6 credits at WASSCE including English and Mathematics.
- Must not be older than 27 years for Regimental Band and 30 years for Dance Band.
Category F – IT Candidates (Army/Navy/Air Force)
Applicants must have BECE and certificates in fields such as:
- Website Design
- Software Development
- Networking
- Fibre Optics
- Hardware Engineering
- Cyber Security
- CCTV Installation
- Database Administration
- Computer Operator/Technician
How to Apply
- Purchase an Electronic Voucher
- Cost: GHS 200.00
- Available at designated Ghana Post offices nationwide.
- Portal Access
- Visit: http://apply.mil.gh
- Opens on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.
- Use Voucher Details
- Enter your serial number, pin code, and service preference (Army, Navy, Air Force).
- Fill Out Online Forms
- Upload a recent passport-sized photo (200×180 pixels, JPEG format).
- Provide all personal and educational details.
- Submit Application
- Print out a summary page and attach it to your educational certificates.
- Deadline
- Online application closes Friday, 31st October 2025.
Key Notes
- Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, feeding, and accommodation during the recruitment process.
- Any person found impersonating or presenting fake documents will be arrested and prosecuted.
- The GAF is an equal opportunity employer.
The Ghana Armed Forces 2025 recruitment is open to tradesmen and non-tradesmen across multiple branches (Army, Navy, Air Force). Interested applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria, specific corps requirements, and complete the online application process after purchasing an electronic voucher.
