Ghana’s Ministry of the Interior has officially launched a new, centralised E-Recruitment Portal for the 2025 intake into the country’s internal security services. This includes the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and the Ghana Prisons Service.
This new recruitment method is designed to promote fairness, transparency, safety, and efficiency, eliminating overcrowding and reducing the influence of middlemen. If you are planning to apply, this guide will help you understand everything you need to know about the 2025 recruitment process.
✅ Portal Opens & Closing Dates
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Opening Date: Monday, 17th November 2025
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Closing Date: 15th December 2025
Applicants are urged to apply early to avoid system traffic or last-minute challenges.
🖥️ The New E-Recruitment Portal: What’s Changing?
The Interior Ministry has digitized the entire recruitment process. Here’s what’s new:
1️⃣ Centralized Online Application
All applications for the four major security services will now be done online, through one secure portal.
Applicants can:
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Buy a voucher digitally
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Submit their application
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Track progress online
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Receive screening schedules automatically
2️⃣ Two Ways to Buy the Recruitment Voucher
You can now purchase the recruitment voucher using:
✔ Mobile USSD
For areas with good network availability, the voucher can be purchased directly by phone without any physical interaction. The USSD code is *713*03#
✔ Physical Purchase
Those in remote communities or without stable internet can buy vouchers at:
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GCB Bank
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Ghana Post Offices
nationwide.
3️⃣ Automated Screening Schedule
The system assigns:
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Screening centre
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Date
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Time slot
This prevents overcrowding — a major issue in previous years.
📍 Strict Screening Rules You Must Obey
The ministry has emphasized strict compliance during screening.
⏰ Time Slot Discipline
If your screening is scheduled for:
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Morning (500 applicants) — arrive in the morning ONLY
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Afternoon (500 applicants) — arrive in the afternoon ONLY
❌ Arriving at the wrong time slot leads to automatic disqualification.
📌 Updated Eligibility Requirements (2025)
Age Limits
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Graduates/Professionals: Not more than 30 years
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Artisans (Electricians, Fitters, Carpenters, Painters, etc.):
Up to 35 years with NVTI or CTVET certificates
Certificates Accepted
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WASSCE
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Degree
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Diploma / HND
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NVTI / CTVET for technical trades
🚨 Important Warnings from the Interior Ministry
The Ministry of the Interior has issued strong warnings:
❌ No Protocol Recruitment
There is no special list, no protocol, and no guaranteed selection.
❌ Beware of Middlemen
Applicants must not pay anyone who promises recruitment slots.
All legitimate information will come from the portal only.
📝 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Success
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Apply as soon as the portal opens
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Prepare and scan all documents ahead of time
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Double-check your Ghana Card, certificates, and biodata
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Follow every instruction exactly as stated
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Do not show up at the wrong screening time
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Use a valid phone number and email for updates
🎯 Why This New System Matters
The new e-recruitment process is a major step forward for Ghana. It ensures:
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Transparency
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Equal opportunity
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A safer screening process
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Direct communication between applicants and the ministry
It removes bottlenecks and manipulation that previously affected the fairness of the process.
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