All you need to know about the latest Ghana Military Academy enlistment and application deadline

 

The Ghana Military Academy (GMA) has published the entry requirements for the 2023 enlistment.

Ghanaian nationals who are single, well-mannered, and in excellent health between the ages of 18 and 26 are eligible to apply. 

Additionally, candidates must possess a minimum of six credits from the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which includes Core Science, Core Mathematics, and Core English, or a minimum of six credits from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which includes English and Mathematics. 

As an alternative, candidates may possess a minimum of six Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) credits, which must include Core Science, Core Mathematics, and Core English. 

GCE 'O' and 'A' Level candidates need to have five credits total, with at least three subjects (including General Paper) at GCE 'A' Level and English Language and Mathematics at GCE 'O' Level. 

Lastly, candidates must hold at least a First Degree—nothing less than a Second Class Lower.

Interested parties must buy an Electronic Voucher from a specified post office in order to apply. GH¢350.00 is the cost of the voucher. Upon purchasing the voucher, applicants can access the recruitment portal and electronically submit their application.

Additional requirements apply to candidates for the Regular Career Office Course in the Army, Navy, and Air Force; these include the Tri Service Corps, Regular Career Officer Candidates in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, and Short Service Commission in the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

The submissions must be submitted by Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Summary of Entry Requirements;

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

1. Eligible applicants should:

a. Be Ghanaian citizen by birth

b. Be of good character. 

c. Not be married (Applicable to Regular Cadets Only).

d. Not be bonded

e. Not he less than 18 years and not more than 26 years by 30th March, 2024 (Applicable to Regular Cadets Only) 

f. Be medically fit by Ghana Armed Forces standards 

g. Must pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test.

h. Be of minimum height of 1.68m (5'6") for males and 1.60m (5"2") for females. For Military Police only, the minimum height for male applicants should be 1.75m (5'9") and 1.70m (5'7") for females.

i. Must have the following:

(1) BECE Six (6) Credits at BECE including English and Mathematics.

(2) WASSCE Six (6) Credits (not less than C6) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science. Or

(3) SSSCE. Six (6) Credits (not less than D) including Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science.

(4) GCE 'O' & 'A' Levels Five (5) Credits (not less than 6) including English Language and Mathematics at GCE 'O' Level and not less than D in three subjects and General Paper at GCE 'A' Level.

(5) Must have a minimum of First Degree not below Second Class Lower. (NB. Transcripts and Attestations will not be accepted).

How to apply;

- Acquire an Electronic Voucher at THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY GHANA CEDIS (GHC350.00) from the following designated post offices:

-Greater Acera Region. Burma Camp, Accra North, GPO, Cantonments, Dansoman, Legon. Madina, TUC, Kaneshic, Ministries. Mamprobi, New Achimota, Tema Community 1. Tema Community 11.

- Central Region. Cape Coast, Agona Swedri, Saltpond, Dunkwa-On- Offin, Winneba, Elmina, Apam.

- Upper West Region. Wa, Lawra, Tumu

- Upper East Region. Bawku, Navrongo, Bolgatanga.

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

- Eastern Region. Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Mpraeso, Suhum, Akim Oda, Aburi. Asamankese, Akropong-Akuapem, Somanya, Akosombo, Nsawam.

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

Western Region. Sekondi. Takoradi, Tarkwa, Enchi, Axım.

Western North Region. Enchi, Sefwi Wiawso

Bono Region. Ahenkro Sunyani, Berekum, Bechem, Atebubu, Dorman

Bono East Region. Techiman, Kintampo.

- Ahafo Region. Goaso, Duayaw Nkwanta.

- Northern Region. Tamale, Education Ridge, Yendi.

- North East Region. Nalerigu, Walewale.

- Oti Region. Damba, Jasikan, Kadjebi.

- Savanna Region. Bole, Damango.

- Log on to the recruitment portal @ http://apply.mil.gh with any of the following browsers: a. Mozilla Firefox b. Google Chrome.

- Read through the entry requirements thoroughly.

- Click on the Apply Now Tab to open the applicant authentication page.

- Enter your card Serial Number. PIN code and and select your preferred Arm of Service, type of commission and click "Submit".

- Enter your personal details and take note of the following from pages 1 to 3: Page 1. Select your desired vacancy and provide all other required data.

- Page 2. Upload a scanned copy of your passport-sized photograph of dimension (200 x 180 pixels), enter a valid e-mail address, personal mobile phone number in this format (2332444444444) and enter any other required data.

- Page 3. Enter the results of only the three required core subjects on your WASSCE/SSCE results slip, that is; CORE MATHEMATICS AND CORE ENGLISH Enter your WASSCE or SSSCE Index number. WASSCE or SSSCE results slip Serial Number and select a Tertiary Institution from the list of schools. Enter your graduating GPA/CWA and provide all other required data. Upload only scanned copies of the following: WASSCE or SSSCE Results Slip and First Degree/Certificate (Degree). NB: Each scanned document (Passport picture, WASSCE or SSSCE Results Slip. First Degree/Certificate) to be uploaded, should not exceed 1 (One) Megabyte and should be in JPEG picture format only."

- Click on the Preview button to see a summary page of all data provided. Read through this page carefully and click on the back button, if there are any modifications to be made.

- Click on the submit button and expect an instant e-mail and text message, which includes your unique system generated Identification Number.

- Print and keep a copy of the generated report as you will be required to present it, if you are shortlisted. However, if you lose your copy of the final report, go back to the recruitment portal, click on the Check Details Tab, enter your unique identification number sent to you by SMS/E-mail and order a re-print.

NB: YOU ARE TO KEEP THE USED ELECTRONIC VOUCHER, AS IT WILL BE INSPECTED AT EVERY STAGE OF THE SELECTION PROCESS

- Closing Date: Closing date for submission of all online applications is Sunday 19 November, 23.