Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Requirements 2025/2026

Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Entry Requirements For Various Categories 2025/2026

 Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Entry Requirements

joingnfs.com recruitment 2025/2026: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the 2025/2026 Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recruitment exercise.

There are various Categories available for application by Interested Ghanaians. To view the application requirements for each category for the 2022/2023 Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment, Click on the link representing the category of choice.

IMPORTANT: Please as of the time of publication, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) 2025/2026 recruitment is yet to commence. This post is to guide interested applicants on the requirements and application process for the Ghana National Fire Service. Once the recruitment process commences, this post will be updated.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The GNFS is an equal opportunity offering agency and does not engage any middlemen in any operations. Applicants are entreated to rely on info posted on the portal only and from the official mass messaging PLATFORMS.

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GHANA NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE RECRUITMENT – GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

The Ghana National Fire Service has opened enlistment/recruitment opportunities for eligible Ghanaian Citizens interested in Saving Lives and Property from the ravages of disaster.

Read through the Requirements Thoroughly Before Starting the Application Process.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicant must:

a. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
b. Be with no criminal record and of good character.
c. Be physically and medically fit by Ghana National Fire Service standards.
d. Be of a minimum height of 1.73 metres (5ft 8 Inches) for males and 1.63 metres (5ft 4 Inches) for females.
e. Be within the age ranges stated below for the various category of applicants.

(1) Officer Corps  – Be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age by 21st September 2021.

(2) Recruits/Tradesmen

      • (a) Be not less than 18 years and not more than 30 years of age for General Duties and Tradesmen applicants and not more than by 21st September 2021.
      • (b) Be not more than 35 years of age for Drivers/Mechanics with a minimum Driver’s License of Class “D”.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER CORPS 2021

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of 1st Degree from an Accredited University in addition to at least two (2) years post working experience in the under-listed fields;

a. Engineers: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Technology from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.

b. Forensic Scientist: Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Computer Science from an Accredited Tertiary Institution. b. Be with no criminal record and of good character.

c. Transport and Workshop Officers: Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

d. Estate Officers: Development Planning, Planning or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

e. Marketing Officers: Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

f. Accounts Officers: Procurement, Accounting, Business Management, Administration or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

g. Human Resource Officers: Human Resource Administration/Management, Consultancy

h. Caterers/Hospitality: Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

3. REGISTERED GENERAL NURSES (RGN)

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4. COUNSELLORS

Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Counseling from an Accredited Tertiary Institution Nursing from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.

5. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS

Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Communication Studies, Publishing Studies, Public Relations or Journalism from an Accredited Institution.

6. LAWYERS

Applicants must have the following:

a. LLB/BL qualification from an Accredited Institution.
b. Not More than 35 years of age.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2021 RECRUITS

GENERAL DUTIES

FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE CREW

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. Four (4) credits in the Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Level Certificate, including English or Mathematics or ‘A’ Level / ‘O’ Level with credit in English.
      a. Four (4) Passes in SSCE/WASSCE, a pass in English Language or Mathematics may be an added advantage but not a requirement.

TRADESMEN

DRIVERS AND DRIVER MECHANICS

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. A Professional Certificate in Software Development, Website Development & Maintenance, Database Administration from an Accredited Institution.
      a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level

IT TECHNICIANS

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. Minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
      b. Driver License D (minimum).
      a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level, NVTI Grades I & II Automobile Certificate, City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or J.S.S Certificate with 10 years driving experience

PAINTING AND WRITING

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following;

    • c. NVTI Certificate II in Painting and Decoration.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate Painting and Decorative Craft.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in creative Arts Designs.

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE (RGN)

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a Certificate in Nursing from an Accredited Institution

    • c. NVTI Certificate II in Painting and Decoration.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate Painting and Decorative Craft.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in creative Arts Designs.

BANDSMEN

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in General eligibility, applicants must have SSCE/WASSCE certificate including the following

a. Regimental Band

    • iii. Percussion: Should be good at every aspect of Percussion.
      ii. Should be able to read staff notations
      i. Should be able to play more than one (1) Instruments including Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Alto and Tenor Sax.

b. Dance Band

    • iii. Bass and Lead Guitarist should be conversant with all types of songs.
      ii. Vocalist must be able to sing all types of songs and back the songs as well
      i. Keyboardist should be conversant with all types of songs.

ELECTRONICS/AUTO ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICALENGINEERING

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics, Auto Electrician and Electrical Engineering
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate.
      a. COTVET Certificate II.

ELECTRICIANS

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. City & Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation Work
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Electrical Engineering Technology.

CATERERS/HOSPITALITY

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. GES intermediate Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.

SPORTSMEN/WOMEN

In addition to satisfying “i”, “ii ” “iii “iv “v” applicants must have at least a BECE certificate and proven skills in at least two sports disciplines at the district or regional level.

How To Apply For Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment

If you meet the requirements for any of the above categories, you should proceed to Apply for the Position.

GNFS Recruitment E-Vouchers

Sale of e-Voucher at all Branches of the GCB Bank commences on THE DATE SCHEDULED BELOW

  • Sale of E-voucher starts on Wednesday, 25th August 2021 ends on Friday, 17th September 2021
  • Online application starts on Monday, 30th August 2021 ends on Wednesday, 22nd September, 2021

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