2024 Ghana Civil Service Online Graduate Entrance Exam Update

Graduates who applied for the 2024 Ghana Civil Service (GSS) Recruitment are to note that the GSS conducts an online entrance exam for shortlisted applicants.

The first entrance examination is conducted before the end of June while the second exam is often administered in August, between August 15 and 30. Applicants who applied are to take note and prepare for it.

Those who qualify to take the second phase examination are only those who obtained at least 50% in the first online exam.

The Office of the Head of the Civil Service (OHCS) notifies all candidates who were successful (had 50% and above) in the first phase of the online graduate entrance examination for the years.

The exam is administered between 10 am and 12 noon, and the applicant must be online at the time indicated for his or her exam. Poor internet connectivity always affects results; hence, ensure that you have good internet and a fully charged laptop. Do not take the test with a phone or a desktop. Where you intend to use a desktop, ensure that you have a standby automatic change over the power plant since the examination is timed.

You will be timed out once the allotted time is exhausted by the (OHCS).  Graduate applicants who were successful will receive an SMS notification bearing further details on the examination.

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2024 Ghana Civil Service Online Graduate Entrance Exam Full Details

1.0       INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES BEFORE THE EXAMINATION

• Examination Requirement

Candidates are required to use the following to access the Online Examination;

1. A desktop / laptop computer with an Internet Browser
2. Stable Internet access for the duration of the examination.

• Examination Structure

This paper test your Analytical Writing Skills. There are Six (6) Questions in all. Candidates are required to ANSWER ONLY THREE (3) questions. QUESTIONS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) ARE COMPULSORY, and any other question. Your answer for each question should NOT EXCEED Five Hundred (500) words.

Participation in the online examination is a one-time event.

READ: Civil Service Recruitment 2024 |www.ohcs.gov.gh| Update

• Timing

The time allotted to the examinations is Two (2) Hours. Candidates are to note that, after the Two (2) Hours, the examination will automatically end and your scripts submitted.

2.0       INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES DURING THE EXAMINATION

1. Read all instructions carefully
2. Do Not “CLOSE” or Use the “BACK” Button on your Internet Browser once the examination has commenced. This will result in the loss of examination data, which has not yet been submitted. Instead, use the “PREVIOUS” and “NEXT” button to move between questions.

• Review your scripts Before Submitting.

1. At the end of the Examination, once you click “Submit Answers,” you will not be able to go back to make any changes.
2. Do not solicit external assistance during the examination. If reported and this is proven your result will be cancelled.
3. The OHCS reserves the right to subject your scripts to plagiarism test

3.0       INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES AFTER THE EXAMINATION

1. The OHCS reserves the right to subject candidates’ scripts to a plagiarism test.
2. Candidates are bound to accept the result of the examination as published by OHCS
3. The publication of the examination results will be communicated to candidates at a date to be determined by the OHCS.
4. Successful candidates will be notified via SMS on the next processes after the examination
5. The OHCS reserves the right to use the result of the examination for decision-making.

NOTE:

• Kindly read the terms and conditions for the examination and “Tick” check box at the button of the page to accept terms and conditions.

Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

The Ghana Education News Editorial Staff is comprised of seasoned education consultants, policy analysts, and verified journalists dedicated to providing accurate, timely, and credible updates on the Ghanaian GES curriculum, WAEC updates, and academic leadership.