{"id":10264,"date":"2013-03-18T11:14:08","date_gmt":"2013-03-18T11:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=10264"},"modified":"2016-11-15T12:31:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T12:31:31","slug":"ghana-armed-force-recruitment-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/ghana-armed-force-recruitment-2013.html","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Armed Force Recruitment 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Regular Commission (Army\/Navy\/Air Force Career Officers)<\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General Eligibility –\u00a0\u00a0 Eligible applicant should:<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be of good character.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be not less than 20 years and not more than 25 years by 30 May 2013 for Regular
\nCommission.<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces\u2019 standard.<\/p>\n

(5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be not bonded.<\/p>\n

(6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be not married.<\/p>\n

(7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5\u2019 6\u201d) for males and 1.57m (5\u2019 2\u201d) for females.<\/p>\n

(8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In addition to all above, candidate must have obtained credits in Core English, Core
\nMathematics and Core Science at SSSCE or equivalent examination.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Army \u2013 Regular Officer Candidates. Applicants must have a Degree or Diploma or
\nHND from a recognized university\/Polytechnic in any of the following:
\n(Note: Diploma in a single subject and\/or in Business Studies are not acceptable).<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arts.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Social Science.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pure Science\/Agriculture or Applied Science.<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Administration (HR\/Accts\/Banking & Fin\/Marketing).<\/p>\n

(5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Civil\/Mechanical\/Electrical\/Electronic\/Chemical\/Geological Engineering.<\/p>\n

(6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Architecture\/Building Technology.<\/p>\n

(7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Science\/Computer Engineering\/Computer Programming\/Networking\/System
\nAdministration.<\/p>\n

(8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Telecommunication Engineering.<\/p>\n

(9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Archival\/Information Studies.<\/p>\n

(10)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical\/Health & Recreational Education.<\/p>\n

(11)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Public Relations\/Journalism\/Communication Studies\/Cinematography.<\/p>\n

(12)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 English\/French\/Spanish\/Arabic.<\/p>\n

(13)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Music (Staff-reading, Conducting, Orchestrating, Wind Instruments).<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Arms\/Corps. Applicants are to indicate their preference from the following options:<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Teeth Arms.<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Infantry.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Armour.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Artillery.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signal Corps.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree\/HND from a recognized University\/Polytechnic in any of the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Telecommunication Engineering.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Science.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Information Technology.<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Security\/Forensics.<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physics.<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Microsoft Certified System Engineering.<\/p>\n

(g)\u00a0\u00a0 Microsoft Certified Database Administration.<\/p>\n

(h)\u00a0\u00a0 CISOO Certified Network Associate.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engineer Corps. A Degree\/HND from a recognized University\/Polytechnic in any of the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Civil Engineering.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Engineering.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Quantity Surveying.<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Architecture\/Building Technology.<\/p>\n

(4) Services.<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0 Supply and Transport (S&T).<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0 Ordnance.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (EME).<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0 Public Relations.<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0 Education.<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0 Pay.<\/p>\n

(g)\u00a0 Military Police.<\/p>\n

(h)\u00a0 Band.<\/p>\n

(i)\u00a0\u00a0 Physical Training and Sports.<\/p>\n

(j)\u00a0\u00a0 Information Technology\/Data Processing.<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0 Navy \u2013 Regular Officer Candidates.<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Executive Branch.<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree\/Diploma in Nautical Science from the Regional Maritime University.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0 A Degree\/Diploma in Mathematics, Pure Science, Geography, Statistics or
\nComputer Science from a recognized University.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree\/Diploma in Oceanography or Geomatic Engineering from a recognized
\nUniversity.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0 Technical Branch.<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree in Civil, Marine, Mechanical or Electrical\/Electronic Engineering from a
\nrecognized University.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0 A Degree in Naval Architecture.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0 Supply and Secretarial Branch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree or Diploma\/HND from a recognized
\nUniversity\/Polytechnic or equivalent professional institution in any of the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Administration (HR\/Accts\/Marketing\/Banking & Fin).<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Commerce.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Secretaryship.<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Economics.<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0\u00a0 Management Studies.<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0 Purchasing & Supply\/CIPS.<\/p>\n

(g)\u00a0\u00a0 Public Relations\/Journalism\/Communication Studies.<\/p>\n

(h)\u00a0\u00a0 Band.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Air Force \u2013 Regular Officer Candidates.<\/p>\n

(1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Air Branch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography,
\nStatistics, Computer Science, Aeronautical or Agricultural Engineering from a recognized University.<\/p>\n

(2)\u00a0\u00a0 Supply Branch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Administration (Accts).<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Economics.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) \u2013 Final Part.<\/p>\n

(3)\u00a0\u00a0 Administration Branch.\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Administration. (HR\/Accts\/Banking & Finance)<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Arts or Social Science.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Public Relations\/Journalism\/Communication Studies.<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Law.<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0\u00a0 Physical\/Health and Recreational Education.<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0 Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) \u2013 Final Part.<\/p>\n

(4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Engineering Branch.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A Degree from a recognized University in the following:<\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0\u00a0 Aeronautical Engineering.<\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Engineering.<\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0\u00a0 Electronic Engineering.<\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0\u00a0 Mechanical Engineering.<\/p>\n

(e)\u00a0\u00a0 Agricultural Engineering.<\/p>\n

(f)\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Engineering.<\/p>\n

(g)\u00a0\u00a0 Aerospace Engineering.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rank on Commission.\u00a0\u00a0 \u2013 Army, Navy and Air Force Regular candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenant, Sub-Lieutenant and Flying Officer respectively on successfully completing of their training at the Ghana Military Academy.<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

How to apply :<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applicants should complete the Initial Data Form provided in their own handwriting and forward it together with photocopies of the supporting documents to the Director Manpower Planning, General Headquarters (Personnel Administration) Burma Camp, Accra.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applicants must clearly state in the space provided which Arms of Service, Type of Commission and the advertised Vacancy they are applying for eg. Army – Regular: Infantry, Navy – Regular: Executive, etc. Air Force, Regular: Supply Branch, etc.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Applicants are to obtain EMS prepaid envelopes specially designed for the Enlistment Exercise from designated post offices throughout the country at a fee for Twenty-five Ghana Cedis (GH\u00a225,00) from Ghana Post Ltd Services.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Initial Data Form with supporting documents such as photocopies of Birth\/Baptismal Certificates, Educational\/Professional certificates, 4 recent passport photographs and the small size EMS envelope bearing the applicant\u2019s address are to be sealed in the large size EMS prepaid envelope and submitted to the same post office for special delivery to the Ghana Armed Forces General Headquarters, Burma Camp, Accra.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 29 March 2013.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Designated Post Offices:<\/p>\n

a.\u00a0\u00a0 Greater Accra. Accra North, GPO, Cantonments, Dansoman, Legon, Madina, KIA Post
\noffice, TUC, Kaneshie, Ministries Post Office, Mamprobi, New Achimota, Tema C1 Main, Tema
\nC11.<\/p>\n

b.\u00a0\u00a0 Central Region. Cape Coast, Agona Swedru, Saltpond, Dunkwa-On Offin, Winneba,
\nElmina, Apam.<\/p>\n

c.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Northern Region. Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi, Walewale, Damongo<\/p>\n

d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Upper West Region. Wa Lawra, Tumu.<\/p>\n

e.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Upper East Region. Bawku, Navrongo, Bolgatanga.<\/p>\n

f.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ashanti Region. Kumasi Main, KNUST Post Office, Ashanti-Mampong, Bekwai-Ashanti,
\nKonongo, Obuasi, Offinso, Ejura, Juaso, Akrokerri, Ejisu, Agogo.<\/p>\n

g.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brong Ahafo Region.\u00a0\u00a0 Sunyani, Berekum, Techiman, Bechem, Kwame Danso, Kintampo,
\nDormaa Ahenkro, Duayaw Nkwanta.<\/p>\n

h.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Eastern Region. Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim, Oda, Abun,
\nAsamankese, Akropong-Akuapem, Somanya, Akosombo, Nsawam.<\/p>\n

i.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Western Region. Takoradi, Sekondi, Tarkwa, Enchi, Sefwi-Wiawso.<\/p>\n

j.\u00a0\u00a0 Volta Region. Ho, Keta, Hohoe, Kpando, Denu, Peki, Sogakope, Jasikan, Kadjebi.<\/p>\n

ADMINISTRATION<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transportation\/Feeding\/Accommodation. Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, feeding and accommodation throughout the Enlistment Exercise.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Only short-listed applicants will be invited for the screening and selection process.<\/p>\n

NB: All candidates are to follow Instructions given by the GHQ (Personnel Administration) only.
\nThe Ghana Armed Forces is an equal opportunity employer.\u00a0 There are no authorized middlemen and the advertised vacancies are not for sale.\u00a0 Any person found parading as an agent or middleman would be prosecuted and those who deal with such people do so at their own risk.\u00a0 Anybody who presents false documents would also be arrested and prosecuted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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