Gov’t releases core requirements for Ghana 2025/26 centralised e-recruitment process for military and security forces

1 C-SERP

The Ministry of the Interior’s C-SERP 2025/26 recruitment exercise provides a centralised and transparent platform for individuals seeking to join Ghana‘s internal security agencies.

Through this portal, applicants can easily access all necessary information, submit required documents, and track their application status. This guide details the eligibility criteria, application process, timelines, and other key information to ensure a smooth and successful application for all qualified Ghanaians.

2 Ministry of the Interior (Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal 2025/26)

All applicants are expected to provide basic biographic (bio), geographic (geo) and academic information as part of the application process. The following documents are to be uploaded directly onto the portal to support the application:

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1. Passport Picture (530 X 413 pixels) on a Red or White Background.
2. Biometric Birth Certificate
3. JHS Certificate
4. SSCE/WASSCE/Technical/TVET certificate.
5. Tertiary Certificate
6. Professional Certificate, where applicable
7. Affidavits in support of Change Name (Maiden Name), but not affidavits for a change in Age

All uploads must be of a file size of 1.5 MB per upload and should be in PNG or JPG file formats. The following information should also be provided in addition to the basic bio & geo information:

1. Professional PINS for medical & architecture applicants
2. Ghana Card Number
3. Ghana Post GPS Address
4. Active Phone Number for OTP authentication and future correspondence
5. Active Email Address

3 How do I purchase a voucher via USSD code?

1. Dial USSD short code *713*03# from any mobile device on all networks
2. Select 1 (Purchase Voucher)
3. Select from the list the Agency you wish to apply to
4. Select Payment Method/Option
5. Wait for the prompt to enter your Mobile Money Pin or Account Details
6. Confirm Payment and receive your voucher details via SMS within the next 5 minutes
7. If you do not receive your voucher details by SMS after 5 minutes, go back to Step B above and select the “Retrieve Voucher” option
8. Your voucher details will be displayed directly on your mobile device screen.

Applicants are expected to receive their voucher serial number and PIN code via SMS after completing payments via USSD channel on all local mobile networks. However, if you do not receive the SMS, do not panic. Follow the steps below to access your voucher details:

1. Dial USSD Code *713*03#
2. Select Option 2 (Retrieve Voucher)
3. A list of all purchased vouchers associated with your contact number will be displayed on your screen

4 How do I purchase a voucher at the GCB Bank branch?

1. Locate the designated teller for the sale of vouchers at any branch of the GCB Bank Nationwide
2. Provide all relevant details requested by the teller
3. Specify the Agency you intend to apply to
4. Make a cash payment
5. Collect your physical voucher slip
6. Exit the premises immediately after purchasing your voucher

5 The list of recruiting Agencies includes:

1. Ghana Police Service
2. Ghana National Fire Service
3. Ghana Prisons Service
4. Ghana Immigration Service

1. The categories of expected Applicants are as follows:
2. Professionals (Medical, Architects, Finance, Law, etc.) – Master’s & First-Degree Applicants
3. General Duties (Senior Officers) – First Degree Applicants
4. General Duties (HND Applicants)
5. General Duties (SSSCE/WASSCE) Applicants
6. Trades Men (Technical/Vocational)
7. Sportsmen/Women

Notice – Recruitment into Internal Security Agencies 2025/26 Mode of Application

1. The Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) will be open from Noon on Monday, 17th November 2025
2. The portal is accessible via web address (URL) https://cserpgh.com
3. Application vouchers can be purchased via:
   a. USSD Code:*713*03# on Mobile Networks
   b. Any GCB Bank branch nationwide
4. Applicants must specify which Agency’s voucher they intend to buy at both voucher purchase channels above

6 Points to note

1. Applicants must read all instructions and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying
2. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further screening
3. There are no middlemen in the recruitment selection process. Be vigilant and do not fall prey to any scheme purporting to offer admission slots at a FEE. The CSERP process is free, fair and open to all qualified Ghanaians
4. Submitting false information or forged documents may lead to instant disqualification and render the applicant liable for prosecution

Note that the vacancy requirement for each agency differs and cuts across the various academic classifications. Therefore, an applicant with both an HND and an Undergraduate Degree can apply to one agency’s HND vacancy and apply to another Agency’s Undergraduate Degree vacancy to better his/her chances of selection. There could be several other reasons why an applicant could apply to multiple agencies; however, one core consideration for making this provision is just as stated above

7 How do I apply?

1. Purchase a Voucher through any of the voucher purchase channels highlighted above
2. Log on to the application portal via URL https://cserpgh.com
3. Read through Instructions & Requirements
4. Click on Apply Now and Create an Account
5. On the account creation page, enter details of your application voucher and complete all required fields
6. Review the application and submit when satisfied with the review
7. The application is instantly vetted, and the status of the applicant is declared immediately
8. A summary report PDF is generated immediately after applying, serving as proof of application. This document is required for the physical screening phase of the recruitment process
9. The applicant is notified by SMS of his qualification immediately after applying
10. All further correspondence shall be sent via SMS/Email and also through the applicant’s application user account, which can be accessed by the applicant at any time to track the progress of his/her application

8 What is cserp & why cserp?

C-SERP, an abbreviation for the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal, is an initiative implemented to ensure harmonisation and standardisation of the conduct of recruitment across the various Agencies, data sharing and enhancing the Ministry’s oversight responsibility in terms of the recruitment of potential personnel. Additionally, it is a policy which aligns with the President’s objective to ensure fair allocation of job vacancies across all regions from a centralised point.

9 Timelines for application

Monday, 17th November, 2025 – Start of Voucher Sale

Monday, 17th November, 2025 @ 12 O’clock Noon – Start of Online Application

Friday, 19th December, 2025 – Close of Online Application