For applicants following the 2025/2026 Ghana Security Services recruitment, the Ministry of the Interior has released the official phase-two schedule for documentation and body inspection. While the Ghana Police Service has already concluded its initial selection window, other services are commencing their screening today.
Security Service Screening Schedule
The documentation and physical body inspection for the Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (CSERP) will run from January 12 to February 4, 2026. Each service has been assigned a specific window:
Ghana Police Service: January 12th – 15th (Completed).
Ghana Prisons Service: January 19th – 23rd (Commencing Today).
Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS): January 26th – 30th.
Ghana Immigration Service (GIS): February 2nd – 4th.
Critical Instructions for Shortlisted Candidates
Shortlisted applicants are expected to receive an SMS notification detailing their exact screening center and time. If you have not yet received a text message, it is essential to log into the CSERP Portal to check your status and print your screening schedule.
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Mandatory Documents to Carry:
Application Summary Report.
Biometric Birth Certificate and Ghana Card.
Senior High School (SHS) Certificates.
Two (2) recent passport-sized photographs.
Relevant tertiary or professional certificates (if applicable).
🛡️ Body Selection & Physical Requirements Checklist
📏 Height Standards (Minimum)
Prisons / Immigration / Fire:
Male: 1.68m | Female: 1.57m
Police Service:
Male: 1.73m | Female: 1.63m
⚠️ Automatic Disqualifiers (No Body Alterations)
✖No Visible Tattoos: Any tattoo visible in a short-sleeve uniform is a ground for rejection.
✖Multiple Piercings: Specifically for males; females are allowed only one per ear.
✖Physical Deformities: This includes bow legs, knock knees, flat feet, or surgical scars that impede movement.
✖Eyesight: You must pass a basic vision test (squinting or color blindness may lead to disqualification).
💡 Pro-Tip for Screening Day: Dress decently (Smart Casual). Avoid excessive jewelry or heavy makeup. For males, ensure your hair is neatly trimmed. Discipline starts with your appearance.
Data Source: Ghana Ministry of Interior Recruitment Standards 2026
Security Service Recruitment: Prisons Screening Begins as Police Phase Ends
The Ministry of the Interior has released the official phase-two schedule for the 2025/2026 Security Services recruitment. While the Ghana Police Service has finished its body selection, the Ghana Prisons Service screening starts today, January 19. Applicants must use the CSERP portal to track progress.
When is the Ghana Prisons Service recruitment screening?
The Ghana Prisons Service screening for documentation and body inspection starts today, January 19, 2026, and concludes on Friday, January 23, 2026.
What are the screening dates for Fire Service and Immigration?
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) screening is scheduled for January 26–30, while the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) screening takes place from February 2–4, 2026.
What should I do if I haven’t received a recruitment text?
Applicants are advised to check their application portal (CSERP) directly for current updates and to track their progress if an SMS notification has not yet arrived.
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