HOW TO GET SHORTLISTED FOR GHANA ARMED FORCES E-RECRUITMENT 2016

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2016/17 GAF  RECRUITMENT EXERCISE

Before considering an opened application one must consider whether he/she is eligible for the advertised position or job. This is why it is very important for us to consider the General eligibility for Other Ranks Recruitment 2016/2017 of GAF before starting and submitting a successful application.

Hence let’s consider the following:

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

1.  Eligible applicant must:

a.  Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.

b.  Be of good character.

c.  Be not less than 18 years of age and

·         not more than 22 years for Non –Tradesmen and

·         not more than 24 years for Tradesmen by 30^th June 2016.

d.  Be medically fit by Armed Forces standards.

e.  Be not married.

f.  Be not bonded.

g.  Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5’6”) for males and 1.57m (5’2”) for females.  

·          Military Police only; be of a minimum height of 1.75m (5’9”) for males and 1.70m (5’7”) for females.

h.  Have six (6) Credits (not less than Grade 6) at BECE including English and Mathematics.

i.  Have six (6) credits (not less than Grade C6) in WASSCE, including Core

English and Core Mathematics or the requisite credits/passes in respective trade qualifications from GES at Intermediate or Advance Level

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Apart from the General Eligibility candidates or applicants should consider these special requirements :

Army Requirement | Air Force Requirement | Navy Requirement

HOW TO APPLY

 To join the Ghana Armed Forces as a RECRUIT, acquire a scratch card at

SEVENTY GHANA CEDIS (GH¢ 70.00) from the designated Post Offices below:

a. Greater Accra: 

·         Accra North , GPO, Cantonments, Mallam, Dansoman Main, Legon , Madina, TUC, Kaneshie, Ministries, Mamprobi, New Achimota,  Tema Comm. 1, Tema Comm. 11, Tema Comm 2, Tema Comm 7 Shopping Centre, Burma Camp, James Town, North Kaneshie, Teshie Nungua Estates, Sakumono, Spintex, Ada Foah, Labadi.

b.    Central Region: 

·         Cape Coast, Agona Swedru, Saltpond, , Winneba, Elmina, Mankessim, Adisadel College, Assin Fosu, Kasoa.

c.    Northern Region:

·         Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi, Walewale, Damongo,  Bole.

d.    Upper West Region: 

·         Wa, Lawra, Tumu.

e.   Upper East Region: 

·         Bawku, Navrongo, Bolgatanga.

f.   Ashanti Region: 

·         Kumasi Main, KNUST, Ashanti-Mampong, Bekwai-Ashanti, Suame,Konongo, Kejetia, Ejisu, Agona, New Tafo, Bekwai, Obuasi, Offinso, Ejura, Juaso, Akrokerri, Ejisu, Agogo.

g.    Brong Ahafo: 

·         Sunyani, Berekum, Techiman, Bechem, Kwame Danso, Kimtampo, Dormaa Ahenkro, Duayaw-Nkwanta.

h.  Eastern Region:

·         Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim, Oda, Kibi, Asamankese, Akropong-Akuapem,Somanya, Akosombo, Nsawam.

i.  Western Region:  

·         Takoradi , Sekondi, Tarkwa, Enchi, Sefwi-Wiawso, Axim.

j.  Volta Region:  

·         Ho, Keta, Hohoe, Kpando, Denu, Peki, Sogakope, Jasikan, Kadjebi, Kete – Krachi, Aflao.

ABOUT PIN CODE

Scratch gently to reveal the pin code.

·         The scratch card can be used for three times (3x) until a record is successfully submitted.

STARTING AN APPLICATION

·         Log on to the recruitment portal @ http://www.gafrecruitment.com with any of  the following browsers;

ü Mozilla Firefox.

ü Google Chrome.

APPLICANT NOTICE

i.  Read through the entry requirements thoroughly.

ii.  Ensure your mobile phone’s Cell Broadcast Message Service is turned “ON”.

This can be done by going through the following steps on your phone;

·         Messages

·         Message Settings

·         Find “Cell Broadcast / Broadcast Message / CB Activation / Advertisement” depending on your brand of mobile phone.

·         Set activation “ON”.

·         Set all channels to “receive”.

iii.  Click on the “Apply Now” Tab and select “Apply as a Recruit” to open the applicant authentication page.

iv.  Enter your card serial number,

·         Enter pin code and

·          select your preferred “Arm of Service”,

·         Select  Type    i.e. (Non- Tradesman or Tradesman or Medical) and

·         click submit.

Please take Note!!

ü  Non-Tradesmen are applicants with only WASSCE Certificates while

ü  Tradesmen and Medical applicants are Artisans and holders of Medical Certificates respectively.

ü  The age limit for Tradesmen and Medical applicants is 24 years and that of Non-Tradesmen is 22 years.

v. Enter your personal details and take note of the following from Pages 1 to 3:

 Page 1:  Select your desired vacancy and preferred regional screening centre for physical examination from the venues listed below:

a. Western Region   -  Sekondi , Gyandu Park

b.  Central Region  -  Cape Coast , Sports Stadium

c.  Greater Accra  -  Accra,  El-Wak Sports Stadium

d.   Eastern Region  -  Koforidua , Sports Stadium

e.   Volta Region  -  Ho , Sports Stadium

f.  Ashanti Region     -  Kumasi , Uddara Barracks

g. Brong Ahafo Region  -  Sunyani , Coronation Park

h.  Northern Region  -  Tamale, Sports Stadium

i.  Upper East Region  -  Bolga , Sports Stadium

j.  Upper West Region  -  Wa , Sports Stadium

Page 2:   Upload a scanned copy of your passport sized photograph of dimension       (200 x 180 pixels),

ü  Enter a valid e-mail address,

ü  Enter personal mobile phone number in the format (233244123456) and

ü  Enter any other required data.

Page 3:  Enter the results of only the TWO required core subjects on your WASSCE/SSCE Certificate, that is; CORE MATHEMATICS AND CORE ENGLISH.

ü  Enter your WASSCE Index number, WASSCE results slip serial number.

ü  Upload only scanned copies of the following; WASSCE or Trade Certificate. NB:  Each scanned document (Passport picture, WASSCE, Trade/Technical certificate,) to be uploaded, should not exceed 1(One) Megabyte and should be in JPEG picture format only.

vi. Click on the “Preview” button to see a summary page of all data provided.

ü  Read through this page carefully and click on the back button, if there are any modifications to be made.

vii. Click on the “Submit” button  

·         (Expect an instant e-mail and text message, which includes your unique system generated Identification Number).

viii.  Print and keep a copy of the generated report ( will be required to present it, when Shortlisted).

·         However, if you lose your copy of the report:

ü  Go back to the recruitment portal,

ü  Click on the “Check Details” Tab,

ü  Enter your unique identification number sent to you by SMS/E-Mail and

ü  Order a re-print.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The Closing date for submission of all online applications is 3rd April, 2016.

ADVICE FROM GAF ADMINISTRATION

i. Transportation/Feeding/Accommodation:

·         Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, feeding and accommodation throughout the recruitment exercise.

ii. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for physical and final screening.

Please take Note!!: 

·         All candidates are to follow Instructions given by the GHQ (Personnel Administration) only.

·         The Ghana Armed Forces is an equal opportunity employer.

·         There are no authorized middlemen and advertised vacancies are not for sale.

·         Any person found parading as agent or middle man would be prosecuted and those who deal with such people do so at their own risk.

·         Anybody who presents false documents would also be arrested and prosecuted.

RASH-Needs wishes all: “Happy Independence Day, Happy GAF Recruitment for All Applicants”