The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is set to open its recruitment portal for the 2026/2027 Military Enlistment Exercise on Friday, September 4, 2026, giving eligible Ghanaians an opportunity to apply to join the Armed Forces.

The recruitment exercise will cover various categories of applicants, including prospective regular cadets and candidates seeking admission through the Regular Career Officer Course.

The announcement follows the government’s broader commitment to annual recruitment into the country’s security services.

E-Voucher sales to begin September 3

According to the recruitment notice, applicants will first be required to obtain an electronic voucher to access the application process.

The sale of recruitment E-vouchers will begin on Thursday, September 3, 2026, and end on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The vouchers will be available at designated Ghana Post offices at a cost of GHC200, after which eligible applicants can proceed with their online applications when the recruitment portal opens.

Applicants are advised to carefully follow the official recruitment instructions and provide accurate information throughout the application process.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants should:

• Be a Ghanaian citizen.
• Be of good character.
• Not be married (Applicable to Regular Cadets Only).
• Not be bonded.
• Be 18 years and not more than 26 years by Thursday, 18 February 2027 (Applicable to Regular Cadets Only).
• Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces Standards.
• Must pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test.
• Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5’6″) for males and 1.60m (5’2″) 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. and

Must have the following:

• Six (6) Credits (Grade 16) at BECE including English, Mathematics and Science.
• Six (6) Credits (Grade A1 to C6) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science. Or
• Six (6) Credits (Grade A to D) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science. Or
• GCE ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels. Five (5) Credits (Grade 1-6) including English Language and Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level and Grade A-D in three subjects at GCE ‘A’ Level.

(NB. Transcripts and Attestations at the stage of Documentation will not be accepted).

• Proficiency in any of these languages (French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, German and Swahili) is highly desirable and an added advantage.

REGULAR CAREER OFFICER COURSE CANDIDATES; ARMY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

#01. Infantry/Armour/Artillery/Army Special Operations Brigade.

• In addition to the general eligibility criteria above, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution.

#02. Signal/Communication and Information Systems (Combat Support).

• In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following:
  • BSc Telecom Engineering.
  • BSc Computer Science.
  • BSc/BTECH Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • BSc/BTECH Radio and Satellite Communication Engineering.
  • BSc/BTECH Systems Engineering.
  • BSc Physics.
  • BSc Mathematics.
  • BSc Network Engineering.
  • BSc Information Communication Technology.
  • BSc Robotic Engineering.
  • BSc Cyber Security.

NB: In addition to the above, certificates in any of the following professional courses will be an added advantage:

• Drone Piloting/Data Analysis.
• Geographical Information.
• Radio Transmission/RF Engineering.
• CCNA/CCNP.
• Cyber Security
• Networking Engineering.
• Fibre Optics Engineering.
• Cryptography

#03. Information Technology Officers.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following:

• BSc Computer Science.
• BSc Computer Engineering.
• BSc Digital Forensics.
• BSc Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• BSc Systems Engineering.
• BSc Network Engineering.
• BSc Information Technology.
• BSc Information Communication Technology.
• BSc Information Systems.
• BSc Software Engineering.
• BSc Robotic Engineering.
• BSc Cyber Security.
• BSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• BSc Cloud Computing.

In addition to the above, the following certificates in any of the following professional courses below will be an added advantage:

• Data Analysis.
• Digital Forensics.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Mobile Application Development.
• Web Programming.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
• Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
• Consumer Communication & Network Conference (CCNC)
• Server Management.
• Ethical Hacking.
• Cyber Security.
• COMPTIA A+.
• Networking Engineering.
• COMPTIA N.
• Cloud Computing.
• COMPTIA N.
• Database Management.
• Hardware Engineering.

#04. Engineers (Combat Support).

In addition to general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following:

• BSc/BTech Civil Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Mechanical Engineering (Building Services).
• BSc/BTech Electrical Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Building Technology/Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics/ Construction Technology Management.
• BSc Geodetic/Geomatic Engineering.
• BSc Agricultural Engineering.
• BSc Materials Engineering.
• BSc Land Economy.

#05. Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (Combat Service Support).

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/ Institution in any of the following:

• Electrical/Electronic Engineers
• BSc/BTech Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• BSc Instrumentation Engineering.
• BSc Biomedical Engineering.

#06. Mechanical Engineers.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/institution in any of the following:

• BSc/BTech Mechanical Engineering.
• BSc Materials Engineering.
• BSc Agricultural Engineering.
• BSc Metallurgical Engineering.
• BSc Industrial Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Automobile Engineering.

#07. Supply and Transport (Combat Service Support).

In addition to the eligibility criteria, prospective applicants should hold any of the following educational qualifications:

• BSc/BA/BTech Logistics.
• BSc/BTech Supply Chain Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Purchasing and Supply.
• BSc/BTech Ports and Shipping Administration.
• BSc/BA/Tech Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• BSc/BA/Tech Food Science and Technology.
• BSc Logistics and Transportation Management.
• BSc Food Science and Nutrition.
• BSc Fire and Disaster Management.

#08. Ordnance (Combat Service Support).

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in:

• BSc/BTech Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• BSc Publishing Studies/Communication Design.
• BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry/Physics and Chemical Engineering.
• BSc/BA/BTech Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Fashion Design/Textiles.
• BSc Estate/Facility Management.
• BSc Management Studies.
• BSc Commerce.
• BSc Chemistry.
• BSc Biochemistry.
• BSc Physics.
• BSc Industrial Chemistry.
• BSc Chemical Engineering.
• BSc Mathematics.
• BSc/BA/BTech Marketing

#09. Explosive Ordnance Unit.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in:

• BSc Chemistry.
• BSc Biochemistry.
• BSc Physics.
• BSc Industrial Chemistry.
• BSc Chemical Engineering.

NB: In addition to the above, certificates in any of the following professional courses will be an added advantage:

• Certification in Ammunition Technology.
• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 certification.
• Experience in explosives safety, ammunition management, laboratory work, and engineering.
• Relevant professional training in occupational safety or hazardous materials management.

#10. Physical Training/Sports Officers.

• In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a BSc/BA/BEd in Physical Education not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution.

#11. Education Corps.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in the following:

• BA/BEd in either French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or German for Interpretation/Translation.
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree in any discipline.

#12. Records.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in the following:

• BA in Library and Archival Studies.
• BSc Information Technology (System Administration).
• BSc Statistics.
• BA Information Studies.
• BA in Library and Archival Studies.

#13. Agricultural Extension Officers.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in the following:

• BSc Agriculture.
• BSc Agricultural Extension.
• BSc Agricultural Education.
• BSc Agricultural Economics/Agronomy.
• Bachelor of Horticulture.
• Bachelor of Animal Science.
• Bachelor of Soil Science.
• Bachelor of Crop Science.

#14. Band.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have the following:

• Appreciable knowledge in composition/orchestration/ conducting.
• BA/BEd in Music.
• Ability to play at least one musical instrument.
• Ability to translate and transcribe music.

#15. Public Relations.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following:

Communication Studies.

• Public Relations.
• Journalism.

Fine Arts.

• Multimedia Production.
• Communication Design.
• Production Designs.
• Motion Picture Photography.
• Editing
• Digital Communication.

Languages.

• French
• Spanish
• Chinese
• Arabic
• Germany
• Swahili

#16. Pay Corps.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in the following:

• Administration (Banking and Finance/Accounting Options).
• Accounting
• Finance
• Accounting with Computing/ICT.
• Computerized Accounting.

NB: In addition to the above, certificates in any of the following professional courses will be an added advantage:

• A fully qualified member of ACCA, ICA OR CIMA.
• Applicants with qualifications in ICT.

#17. Catering Officers.

In addition to the general eligibility criteria, applicants must have a First Degree not below Second Class Lower from an accredited University/Institution in any of the following:

• BEd Home Economics.
• BSc/BA/Tech Hospitality Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Hospitality and Tourism Management.