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GAF 2025 Recruitment; Army Recruitment Requirements

Infantry/Armour/Artillery/Military Police.

  • In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 Passes at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics

Pay Corps.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • Six Passes, including English and Mathematics at WASSCE with Accounting or Business options.
  • RSA Stage III in Accounting.
  • Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option).
  • HND Accounting.

ENGINEER CORPS.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have a Technical, Vocational, Diploma, or Certificate in any of the following:

Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Corps (EME).

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have a Technical, Vocational, Diploma, or Certificate in any of the following:

Electricians.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Electrical Works.
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering Technology Part I (GES).
  • NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

 Plant Mechanics/Fitters.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.
  •  GES Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.
  •  COTVET Certificate II in Plant Mechanic/Fitting.
  •   City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  •  NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

 Survey Assistants.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Surveying.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Surveying.
  • Certificate in Surveying (GSSM)
  •   Painting/Sign writing.
  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Painting/Sign Writing.
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing.
  • NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

  Plumbers & Masons.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Plumbing/Masonry.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Plumbing/Masonry.
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing/Masonry.
  • NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/Certificate I/ Certificate II.

 Wood Construction Technology (Carpentry).

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology.
  • GES or COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology.
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Carpentry/Joinery.
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

 Welder & Steel Bender.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  • GES Certificate in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
  • NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

 Topo/Architectural Draughtsman.

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Architectural Drawing.
  • COVET Certificate II in Architectural Drawing.
  • Plant Operators (Grader, Excavator, Dozer, Backhoe, Wheel Loader, Low Bed, and Compactor Roller).
  • GES Intermediate Certificate in any of the plants stated above.
  • COTVET Certificate II in any of the plants stated above.
  • NVTI. Candidates must have 6 passes in JHS and Proficiency II/ Certificate I/ Certificate II.

Automotive Technicians.

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
  • City and Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
  • CTVET/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II, and Part III).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering and Heavy Duty & Diesel Mechanics.

 Welding and Fabrication Technicians.

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering.
  • CTVET/GES Advance Craft (Advanced Welding).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.

  Office Machine Technician.

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Office Machine Mechanics.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Computer Systems.

Driver Recovery Technician.

  • (Must possess at least a valid Driving Licence Class B with any of the under-listed certificates).
  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Driver and Recovery Engineering.
  • City and Guilds Certificate and Diploma in Automobile Engineering.
  • CTVET/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II, and Part III).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering.

 Machining Technician/Weapon Technician.

  • CTVET/GES Mechanical Engineering Technician I.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Mechanical Engineering.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Electronics Engineering.

Automobile Electrical/Electronics Technician.

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
  • City & Guilds Certificate in Auto Electricals/Electronics.
  • CTVET/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II, and Part III).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering.
  • Biomedical Technician.
  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Biomedical and Electro Medical Engineering.
  • CTVET/GES Radio, TV, and Electronics Part I.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Electronics Engineering.

Upholstery Technician.

  • CTVET/GES Advance Craft (General Tailoring Advanced).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Upholstery Design and Construction.

Hot and Cold Technician.

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering.
  • City & Guilds Certificate/Diploma in HVAC.
  • CTVET/GES Refrigeration Mechanic Part II.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air Condition Technology.

 


Signal Corps.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

System Operators General.

  • SSCE/WASSCE passes in Mathematics and Science, or have a technical background.

  Network Technicians.

At least one of the Diplomas/Certificates below, in addition to SSCE/WASSCE:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)/Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE).
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
  • Software Engineering.
  • Network Engineering.
  • Telecom Engineering.
  • Server Management.
  • Ethical Hacking.
  • Cyber Security.

 Hardware Technicians.

  • At least one of the Diplomas/Certificates below, in addition to SSCE/WASSCE:
  • COMPTIA A+.
  • Networking Engineering.
  • COMPTIA N+.
  • Telecom Engineering.

Radio Technician.

At least one of the Diplomas/Certificates below, in addition to SSCE/WASSCE:

  • Telecom Technician (part II or part III).
  • Electronic/Electronic Technicians (Part II or Part III).
  • Radio Servicing Technician.
  • RF Engineer/ RF Technician.
  • Power System Technician.
  • Microwave Technician.

Telephone Technician.

At least one of the Diplomas/Certificates below, in addition to SSCE/WASSCE:

  • Telecom Technician (Part II or Part III).
  • Repairs/Maintenance of Equipment.
  • Electronic/Electronic Engineering.
  • Fibre Optic Technology.
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (VOIP).

Information Technology (IT).

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes at WASSCE, including English, Mathematics, and a Diploma or Certificate in any of the following:

Network Administration.

  • N+ Certificate from a recognised Institution, including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008 and above.

Database Administration.

  • Certification in MySQL, SQL, and Oracle from a recognised Institution.

Computer Programming.

  • Certification in VB, C++, and Java from a recognised Institution.

Web Designing.

  • Certification in HTML, PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe, and Photoshop from a recognised Institution

Supply and Transport Corps.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes at WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and any of the following:

Drivers.

  • Professional Driving Licence Class B. (Minimum Class B).

Supply Clerks/Storeman.

  • Certificate in computer software applications (Word, Excel, Access, CorelDRAW, etc.) from a recognised Institution.
  • Diploma/Certificate in Freight Forwarding/Air Travel and Tour from a recognised Institution.

Fireman/Woman.

  • Certificate in Fire Fighting from the National Fire Service, plus a professional Driving Licence class B.

Cooks.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have the following qualifications from a recognised Institution:

  • HND in Catering.
  • Diploma in Catering.
  • NVTI Cert I & II/Proficiency II.

Public Relations Corps.

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

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.

Photographers.

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

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.

Ordnance Corps.

Storeman/Woman.

  • In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes at WASSCE and a Diploma in Business Studies and an HND in Purchasing and Supply.

Ammunition Technicians.

  • In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes at WASSCE and must be a science student.

Tailors/Textiles & Cobblers/ Leather Works.

In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • GES Intermediate Certificate.
  • COVET Certificate II.
  • NVTI Grade I & II.

Clerk General Duties.

In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes at WASSCE, including Credit in English and Mathematics and any of the following:

  • RSA Stage III in secretarial duties and credit in typing.
  • Typist Grade I and II Certificate from the Government Secretarial School.
  • Stenographer Grade II Certificate.
  • DBS (Secretarial Option).
  • Certificate in computer software applications (Word, Excel, Access, CorelDRAW, etc) from a recognised Institution.

Education Corps.

In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have 6 passes 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).

Sportsmen.

In addition to General Eligibility, applicants must have the following:

  • Must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
  • Proven track record in recognised sports discipline.

Be proficient in any of the following fields:

  • Boxing
  • Football
  • Handball
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Table Tennis.
  • Volleyball
  • Athletics (Track & Field).
  • Badminton

Meet GAF’s physical standards.

Pass a full medical examination.

Exhibit discipline, good character and team spirit.

Pass sports-specific trials during recruitment.

Shortlisted players or professionals will undergo justification in their respective sports disciplines.

Applicants affiliated with clubs and actively participating in recognised Sports Association Leagues shall have an added advantage during the selection process.


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