Ghana Armed Forces is unarguably one of the several state employers that receives innumerable applications from citizens for recruitment sake. As a result of this laborious and stringent process, any flawed application shall not be attended to.
Hence the need to know how, where, and when to apply for recruitment at The Ghana Armed Forces. This article seeks to carefully and extensively elaborate a step-by-step guideline on how to apply to the Armed Forces.
Must an applicant buy an electronic voucher?
It must be noted that before an individual can apply to The Ghana Armed Forces for recruitment, this individual must first be a holder of the Armed Forces’ electronic voucher which can be purchased at various post offices across the country.
This electronic voucher, you must understand is not for free and hence any aspiring applicant must bear in mind that he or she shall buy the voucher with money. These are the various selling points of the military e-vouchers;
- Greater Accra Region
Burma Camp, Accra North, GPO, Cantonments, Dansoman, Legon, Madina, TUC, Kaneshie, Ministries, Mamprobi, New Achimota, Tema Community 1,Tema Community 11.
- Eastern Region
Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim Oda, Aburi, Asamankese, Akropong-Akuapem, Somanya, Akosombo, Nsawam.
- Volta Region
Ho, Anloga, Keta, Hohoe, Kpando, Denu, Peki, Sogakope.
- Ashanti Region
Kumasi Main, KNUST, Ashanti-Mampong, Bekwai-Ashanti, Konongo, Obuasi, Offinso, Ejura, Juaso, Akrokerri, Ejisu, Agogo.
- Upper East Region
Bawku, Navrongo, Region
Cape Coast, Agona Swedru, Saltpond, Dunkwa-On-Offin, Winneba, Elmina, Apam.
- Bono Region
Sunyani, Berekum, Bechem, Atebubu, Dormaa Ahenkro.
- Northern Region
Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi.
- Oti Region
Damba, Jasikan, Kadjebi.
- Savannah Region
Bole, Damango.
How do you apply on the Online Recruitment Portal?
At the application site, which is opened using a browser either on a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or desktop computer, the individual is advised to read adequately the requirements and guidelines for applicants and should also ensure that he or she meets all requirements and possesses all the documents expected by The Ghana Armed Forces.
Step 1
The applicant can now click on the “Apply Now” tab which when pressed shall quickly take him or her to the applicant authentication page of the Armed Forces.
Step 2
You can now proceed to enter the serial number, and secret pin and also select the preferred arm of service type of commission, and then click submit.
Step 3
Now, the applicant must fill in his or her personal information on the following pages from pages 1 to 3.
On page 1, the applicant shall be required to select the desired vacancy and provide all other required data.
On page 2, the applicant shall be asked to upload a scanned copy of his or her passport-sized photograph of dimension ( 200 x 180 pixels ), enter a valid e-mail address, and personal mobile phone number in the format ( 233244123456 ) and enter any other required data.
On page 3, the applicant shall be expected to enter the results of only the three required core subjects on your WASSCE/SSCE results slip, that is; core mathematics, and core English. Enter his or her WASSCE or SSSCE index number, WASSCE or SSSCE results slip Serial Number, and select a Tertiary Institution from the list of schools.
You would also be required to upload only scanned copies of the following; WASSCE or SSSCE Results Slip and First Degree/Certificate (Degree) which must not exceed 1 megabyte and its format of submission should be JPEG picture form
Step 4
Applicant must now click on the preview to see a summary of all information he or she has entered. After proofreading carefully, the applicant can now click on submit and should be expectant of an instant message from The Ghana Armed Forces which includes his or her unique system-generated identification number.
You must take note that, you are expected to print and keep a copy of the generated report as they will be required to present it when they are shortlisted. The used electronic voucher must however be kept as it will be inspected at every stage of the selection process
How many times do you use the e-voucher?
You must keep in mind that, the acquired e-voucher can be used three times only until a substantial record is gainfully submitted. After the acquisition of the electronic voucher, the applicant must log onto the Armed Forces application portal.