2025/26 Security Services Recruitment | Core Requirements & Documents Required For Application

The 2025/26 Security Services Recruitment through the Centralized Services e-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) is now open for all eligible Ghanaians. This blog highlights the core requirements and documents you need to prepare before applying. Ensuring your documents and details are complete will save time and increase your chances of a successful application.

Core Requirements for Applicants

To be eligible for the 2025/26 recruitment, all applicants must meet the following basic requirements:

• Must meet the academic or professional criteria for the category applied for
• Must provide accurate personal and contact information
• Must have a valid Ghana Card and Ghana Post GPS address
• Must be prepared to submit all required documents in the correct format and size

Documents Required for Upload

Applicants must upload the following documents in PNG or JPG format, with each file not exceeding 1.5 MB:

1. Passport-sized photograph (530 × 413px, red or white background)
2. Biometric Birth Certificate
3. JHS Certificate
4. SSCE/WASSCE/Technical/TVET Certificate
5. Tertiary Certificate (if applicable)
6. Professional Certificates (for doctors, architects, accountants, lawyers, etc.)
7. Affidavit supporting change of name (if applicable; not for age changes)

Additional Information Required

• Professional registration PINs (medical, architecture, etc.)
• Active phone number (for OTP & communication)
• Active email address

Note: Ensure all documents are genuine. Submission of false information may result in instant disqualification and prosecution.

Categories of Applicants

The recruitment process accommodates a wide range of academic and professional levels:

1. Professionals – Master’s or First Degree holders (medical, law, architecture, accounting, etc.)
2. General Duties – Senior Officers – First Degree holders
3. General Duties – HND Applicants
4. General Duties – SSCE/WASSCE Applicants
5. Tradesmen/Tradeswomen – Technical and vocational applicants
6. Sportsmen and Sportswomen

Applicants can apply to multiple agencies if they meet the criteria for each.

Participating Agencies

• Ghana Police Service
• Ghana National Fire Service
• Ghana Prisons Service
• Ghana Immigration Service

How to Apply

1. Purchase a C-SERP voucher via USSD (71303#) or GCB Bank branches
2. Visit the portal: cserpgh.com
3. Read all instructions and eligibility requirements
4. Click Apply Now and create an account
5. Enter voucher details and upload required documents
6. Review and submit your application
7. Download the automatically generated PDF summary (required for physical screening)
8. Track your application via SMS, email, or dashboard

Application Timeline

• Start of Voucher Sales: Monday, 17th November 2025
• Start of Online Applications: Monday, 17th November 2025 at 12:00 noon
• Deadline: Friday, 19th December 2025

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Beware of middlemen or fraudulent agents; the process is fully digital
• Ensure all documents are valid and correctly uploaded

Conclusion

The core requirements and documents are the most crucial part of the 2025/26 Security Services Recruitment. Applicants who carefully prepare and upload the correct files will have their applications instantly vetted and be considered for selection.

By following these guidelines, you ensure a smooth, transparent, and fair application process for Ghana’s internal security agencies.

Source: GESHub.org