🇬🇭 Ghana Armed Forces 2025 Recruitment — Full Guide, Categories, and Application Process

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened its 2025 enlistment and recruitment exercise across all 16 regional capitals, offering qualified Ghanaians equal opportunity to pursue a career in the military.

According to a press statement from the GAF, the new recruitment model aims to promote fairness, accessibility, and transparency, allowing applicants from every region to take part without bias or restriction.

🪖 Overview of the 2025 GAF Recruitment

The Ghana Armed Forces confirmed that the recruitment process is now live and open to the public. This year’s exercise will follow a regional-based structure, where applicants can conveniently apply and participate in selection activities within their own regions.

12newsghwill continue to guide applicants through each stage of the process, ensuring they understand the requirements and avoid disqualification.

⚔️ Breakdown of Recruitment Categories

Applicants can apply under the following categories based on their qualifications and area of interest:

Category A – Army Candidates

• Infantry / Armour / Artillery / Military Police

• Signal Corps

• Engineer Corps

• Supply and Transport Corps

• Pay Corps

• Information Technology

• Education Corps

• Public Relations

• Physical Training and Sports

• Records

• Catering School

Category B – Navy Candidates

• Executive Branch

• Technical Branch

• Supply and Secretariat Branch

Category C – Air Force Candidates

• Air Branch

• Supply Branch

• Administrative Branch

• Engineering Branch

Category D – Medical Candidates

• Medical personnel for Army, Navy, and Air Force

Category E – Band Candidates

• Band members for Army, Navy, and Air Force

Category F – Tri-Service (General Duties)

• General Duties across all three services

Each category comes with specific eligibility requirements, so applicants are encouraged to visit the official platforms or follow 12newsgh updates for detailed breakdowns.

📝 How to Apply for the Ghana Armed Forces 2025 Recruitment

All interested candidates must purchase an Electronic Voucher (E-Voucher) for GHS 200.00 from any of the designated Ghana Post offices across the country.

📍 Designated Post Office Locations

Greater Accra Region: Burma Camp, Accra North, GPO, Cantonments, Dansoman, Legon, Madina, TUC, Kaneshie, Ministries, Mamprobi, New Achimota, Tema Community 1 & 11

Ashanti Region: Kumasi Main, KNUST, Mampong, Bekwai, Konongo, Obuasi, Offinso, Ejura, Juaso, Akrokerri, Ejisu, Agogo

Central Region: Cape Coast, Agona Swedru, Saltpond, Dunkwa-on-Offin, Winneba, Elmina, Apam

Eastern Region: Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim Oda, Aburi, Asamankese, Akropong, Somanya, Akosombo, Nsawam

Upper West Region: Wa, Lawra, Tumu

Upper East Region: Bawku, Navrongo, Bolgatanga

Volta Region: Ho, Anloga, Keta, Hohoe, Kpando, Denu, Peki, Sogakope

Western Region: Sekondi, Takoradi, Tarkwa, Axim

Western North Region: Enchi, Sefwi Wiawso

Bono Region: Sunyani, Berekum, Bechem, Atebubu, Dormaa Ahenkro

Bono East Region: Techiman, Kintampo

Ahafo Region: Goaso, Duayaw Nkwanta

Northern Region: Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi, Nalerigu, Walewale

North East Region: Nalerigu, Walewale

Oti Region: Dambai, Jasikan, Kadjebi

Savanna Region: Bole, Damango

⚠️ Important Notice on Fraudulent Recruitment Activities

The Ghana Armed Forces has strongly warned the public against fake recruitment messages circulating on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram.

Officials clarified that:

“No officer or member of the High Command issues direct invitations or shortcuts to applicants. All official information is published only through approved state media and verified websites.”

Candidates should rely solely on official communications published in state-owned newspapers such as the Daily Graphic and Ghanaian Times, or visit official GAF channels.

The public is also urged to help protect the integrity of the recruitment exercise by reporting suspicious activities or individuals attempting to defraud applicants.

🎯 Conclusion

The Ghana Armed Forces 2025 recruitment remains one of the most competitive and respected opportunities for young Ghanaians wishing to serve their nation.

Applicants are reminded to:

• Purchase vouchers only from designated Post Offices,

• Follow official GAF updates, and

• Avoid paying money to any unauthorized persons.

With transparency and equal opportunity at its core, the Ghana Armed Forces continues to uphold its vision of building a disciplined, professional, and dedicated force for national defense.