Overview
The Ghana Police Service recruits through its online recruitment portal, C-SERP. Entry is by category: general duty recruits, tradesmen, sportspeople and band members, graduates (general duty), medical professionals and religious affairs. Requirements differ by category. The figures below come from the portal's entry requirements page, which sets age cut-offs as of 1 November 2025, so they apply to that recruitment round.
Who can apply
All applicants must:
be Ghanaian by birth, of good character, with no criminal record, and never dismissed from public service or other employment;
be at least 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall for men and 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) for women;
be physically and medically fit by Police Service standards;
be ready to undergo basic police training;
have completed National Service, if applying as a graduate.
Category requirements are added to these:
| Category | Age limit (as of 1 November 2025) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| General duty | 18 to 30 | At least five passes in SSSCE/WASSCE including Mathematics and English |
| Tradesmen | 35 | Trade certificate specific to the sub-category |
| Band | 35 | Five passes in SSSCE/WASSCE and musical ability |
| Graduates, degree holders | 35 | Bachelor's degree, at least Second Class Lower Division |
| Graduates, HND or diploma holders | 32 | HND or diploma from a recognised institution |
Medical professionals and religious affairs applicants have their own age limits and qualifications on the portal.
How to apply
The portal lists five steps:
Read the requirements.
Buy a voucher at any GCB Bank branch or by USSD.
Create an account using the voucher serial number and PIN.
Complete the form with personal, location and academic details and upload the related documents.
Submit, then log in to track the application.
Preparation tips
Check your category's age limit and the height requirement before buying a voucher, and keep your academic documents ready to upload.
What is the minimum academic qualification for general duty recruitment?
At least five passes in SSSCE/WASSCE, including Mathematics and English.
How is the application submitted?
Online through the C-SERP portal, using a voucher bought from GCB Bank or by USSD.