The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially opened its portal for the 2025 General Recruitment Exercise. Interested and qualified citizens are invited to apply for various roles across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Here is a comprehensive guide on the requirements, application procedure, and essential dates for the 2025 GAF recruitment.
| Details | Information |
| Voucher price | GHC200. 00 |
| voucher purchase | Designated Post Offices across Ghana |
| start Date | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Close Date | Friday, October 31,2025 |
| Application Portal | http://apply.mil.gh |
General Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must meet the following baseline criteria:
Citizenship: Must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
Character: Must be of good character.
Age: Not less than 18 years and not more than 25 years for civilian applicants, and not more than 27 years for serving military personnel.
Health: Must be medically fit by Armed Forces standards.
Legal: Must not be bonded.
Academic: Must possess a minimum of Six (6) Passes at WASSCE/SSSCE (A1-C6/A-D), including English and Mathematics.
Height Standards
Specific height requirements must be met depending on the service and category:
| Category | Male | Female |
| Minimum weight | Minimum weight | |
| General recruitment | 1. 68m (5’6″) |
1. 57m (5’2″) |
| Army/Airforce | 1. 75m | 1. 70m |
| GDT/Airwomen | (5’9″) | (5’7″) |
Categories for Recruitment
The 2025 exercise is recruiting personnel across a wide array of branches and technical trades. While the general academic requirement is WASSCE/SSSCE, many technical and specialized categories require additional qualifications such as NVTI Certificates, Diplomas, or specialized courses.
Key Categories Include:
Army Candidates: Infantry/Military Police, Pay Corps, Engineer Corps.
Technical & Tradesmen/Tradeswomen: Administrative Branch, Technical Branch, Supply Branch (including Planners, Masons, Welders, Medical/Health Assistants, Drivers, Public Relations, Ordnance, and Education Corps).
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Acquire Voucher: Purchase the Electronic Voucher (GHC300.00) from any designated Post Office across the country, starting October 1, 2025.
Access Portal: Visit the official GAF recruitment portal at http://apply.mil.gh.
Complete Application: Use your purchased voucher to fill out and submit your application online. The portal is compatible with browsers such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Important Note
The Ghana Armed Forces has repeatedly warned the public that recruitment is NOT for sale. Applicants are advised to be transparent, follow the official process, and be wary of any individuals or syndicates attempting to engage in fraudulent recruitment schemes. The only way to apply is through the official online portal after purchasing a voucher from a Post Office.
The portal will close promptly on Friday, October 31, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to complete the process well before the deadline.
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