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; NAVY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.

#01. Executive Branch.

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

• BSc Nautical Science.
• BSc Mathematics.
• BSc Physics.
• BSc Chemistry.
• BSc Statistics.
• BSc Computer Engineering.
• BSc Aerospace Engineering.
• BSc Computer Science.
• BSc Oceanography.
• BSc Geomatic Engineering.
• BSc Geodetic Engineering.
• BSc Degree in any science-related discipline (Candidates should have studied General Science at the Senior High School including Additional/Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).

#02. Technical Branch.

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

• BSc Marine Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Mechanical Engineering.
• BSc Marine Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• BSc/BTech Naval Architecture.

#03. Supply Branch.

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 Business Administration (Accounting/Marketing/Banking & Finance).
• BSc Business Administration.
• BSc/BTech Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
• BSc Port and Shipping Administration.
• BSc/BTech Logistics and Transport Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Logistics.
• BSc/BA Economics.
• BSc/BCom/BTech Commerce.
• BSc/BCom/BTech Accounting.
• BSc/BBA Finance.
• BSc/BA/BTech Purchasing and Supply.
• BSc/BA/BTech Hospitality Management.
• BSc/BA/BTech Fashion, Textile & Designing.

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

• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Level 5.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)-Final Part.

#04. Administration Branch.

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 Business Administration/BBA (Human Resource Option).
• BSc/BCom/BTech Commerce (Human Resource Option).
• BSc/BA Business Management/BBA (Human Resource Option).
• BSc/BA Public Administration.
• BSc Management Studies/BBA (Human Resource Option).
• BA Information Studies.
• BSc/BBA Secretaryship and Management Studies.

#05. 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.

NB: In addition to the above, certificates in any of the following professional courses 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.
• Database Management.
• Hardware Engineering.

#06. 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.
• BA in Library and Archival Studies.
• BA in Library and Archival Studies.

#07. 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:

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

#08. 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.

#09. Band.

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

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

#10. 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
• Multimedia Production.

Fine Arts.

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

Languages.

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

#11. 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:

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

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.

#12. 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.