The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially announced the commencement of enlistment for the 2025/2026 intake into the Ghana Military Academy. Interested applicants are urged to familiarise themselves with the detailed entry requirements and application procedures, as the recruitment drive covers a broad range of military and specialist roles across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Applicants must be Ghanaian citizens by birth, of good character, and medically fit according to Ghana Armed Forces standards. Regular cadet applicants must not be married, bonded, or under 18 or over 26 years of age by 31 March 2026. Prospective candidates must pass the pre-joining fitness test and meet minimum height requirements: 1.68m (5’6”) for males and 1.60m (5’2”) for females, with higher standards for Military Police candidates.

Educationally, applicants must have six credits at BECE, WASSCE, or SSSCE, including English, Mathematics, and Science, or a combination of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels meeting the stipulated minimum grades. Transcripts or attestations at the documentation stage will not be accepted.

The Army’s Regular Career Officer Course offers a range of positions, including Infantry, Armour, Artillery, Signal/Communications, Engineers, Supply and Transport, Ordnance, Physical Training, Education Corps, Records, Agricultural Extension, Band, Public Relations, Pay Corps, and Catering Officers.

Applicants for combat support and service support roles must hold at least a first degree, generally not below Second Class Lower, from an accredited institution. For technical and engineering roles, degrees in disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Instrumentation, Cyber Security, Logistics, and related fields are required. Specialist certifications in areas like drone piloting, network engineering, and ethical hacking are considered advantageous.

Short Service Commissions are available for candidates with master’s degrees and professional registration, particularly in engineering, signal and communication systems, supply, transport, ordnance, and other technical branches.

The Navy offers openings in Executive, Technical, Supply, Administration, Education, Records, Agricultural Extension, Band, Public Relations, Pay Corps, and Catering. Candidates must generally hold first degrees in relevant technical, scientific, or administrative fields, with preference given to those with professional certifications or postgraduate experience.

The Air Force seeks candidates for Operations, Engineering, Supply, Administration, Ordnance, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Education, Records, Agricultural Extension, Band, Public Relations, Pay Corps, Catering, and Physical Training roles.

Degrees must be at least Second Class Lower, with specific fields tailored to each branch, including physics, mathematics, aerospace, electrical/electronic, mechanical, and aviation-related disciplines. Professional licenses, such as Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), are advantageous where applicable.

The Ghana Military Academy also welcomes applications from professionals in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health Services, Clinical Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Biomedical Science, Audiology, Speech Therapy, and Environmental Health. Age limits range from 30 to 40 years, depending on the specialisation, and applicants must be registered with the relevant professional councils in good standing.

Religious officers, including Chaplains and Imams, must possess a first degree in Theology or Islamic Studies, relevant ordination or recognition, and pastoral experience, alongside fluency in English and at least one major Ghanaian language.

Interested candidates are required to acquire an electronic voucher costing GH₵250.00 from designated Post Offices across all regions. Application submission will follow the issuance of the voucher, and applicants are advised to adhere strictly to the stipulated requirements and deadlines.

The Ghana Armed Forces encourages qualified and motivated Ghanaians to seize this opportunity to serve the nation while pursuing personal and professional growth within a structured military career.

Closing date for submission of all online applications is Wednesday, 24 December 2025.

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