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Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment Portal

prisons.gov.gh.services recruitment: Applications are invited from in suitably qualified Ghanaians for the 2025/2026 Ghana Prisons Service (GPS) recruitment exercise.  INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the Job positions available at the Ghana Prison Service.

IMPORTANT: The Ghana Prisons Service recruitment for the 2025 will commence on November 15 to December 15, 2025. The mode of application will be announced in due course.

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This Post contains the following values:-

  • Ghana Prison Service Recruitment 2025 Entry Requirements
  • Ghana Prisons Recruitment Application Form 2025?
  • Ghana Prisons Service Entry Requirements 2025
  • GPS Enlistment 2025/2026
  • Ghana Prisons Recruitment Closing Date/Deadline 2025.
  • Ghana Prisons Service E-Recruitment Portal 2025

See Also: Ghana Prisons Service Salary Structure & Rank.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Ghana Prison Service 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.

GHANA PRISONS SERVICE RECRUITMENT CRITERIA

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY – SENIOR OFFICERS CATEGORY

An applicant must:

  1. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
  2. Have completed his/her National Service.
  3. Be computer literate.
  4. Be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 35 years by 1st November 2025.
  5. Be physically and medically fit by the Prisons Service standard.
  6. Not bonded by any organisation.
  7. Not have been dismissed from any public service or any other employment
  8. Be of a minimum height of 1.68 m (5’6”) for males and 1.57m (5’2”) for females
  9. Have an active e-mail account and a mobile phone number.
  10. Be ready to undergo paramilitary training and other physical training.
  11. Medical professionals must have completed one (1) year post housemanship with a registered hospital or clinic.

 

CATEGORIES & THEIR REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following areas and a minimum of one (1) year post qualification work experience. Any additional qualification will be an added advantage.

(a) Humanities and Social Sciences

2. AGRICULTURE

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following areas and a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification work experience.

  • Animal Science
  • Crop Science
  • Soil Science
  • General Agric
  • Agric Mechanic
  • Agribuisness
  • Agriculture Biotechnology
  • Agriculture Engineering
  • Agriculture Economist

3. EDUCATION

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following areas and a minimum of one (1) year post-qualification work experience.

  • Basic Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Guidance and Counselling

4. LEGAL OFFICERS

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of LLB/BL, and must have been called to the Bar with at least one (1) year post-qualification work experience.

5. MEDICAL CATEGORY

A. MEDICAL DOCTORS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must at least possess Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), or Medical Doctor (MD) from an accredited university, and must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council.

B. DENTAL SURGEONS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must at least possess Bachelor of DENTAL Surgery (BDS) from an accredited university, and must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council.

C. OPHTHALMOLOGIST

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must at least possess MBBS/MD in Ophthalmology from an accredited university, and must be registered with the relevant professional regulatory body.

D. PHARMACISTS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must at least possess BSc. Pharmacy (B. Pharm/Pharm D.) from an accredited university, and must be a registered member of the Ghana Pharmacy Council.

F MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must at least possess B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited university, and must be a registered member of the Allied Health Professions Council with one. (1) year post qualification experience.

G. NURSING OFFICERS

  1. General Nurses
  2. Midwives
  3. Public Health Nurses
  4. Community Mental Health Nurses
  5. Ear, Nose and Throat Nurses
  6. Ophthalmic Nurses

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have at least a first degree from an accredited university in the relevant field with one (1) year post-qualification experience, and must be registered with a professional regulatory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professions Council etc.

H. OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  1. Dental Therapist
  2. Clinical Psychologist
  3. Radiography/Sonography
  4. Public Health
  5. Health Information Officer
  6. Health Promotion Officer
  7. Optometrist
  8. Nutritionist

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess at least a first degree from an accredited university in the relevant field with one (1) year post-qualification experience, and must be registered with a professional regulatory body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professions Council etc.

I. PROCUREMENT/SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have at least a first degree from accredited university and not below second class (lower division) in Procurement/Supply Chain Management with one (1) year post-qualification experience.

J. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have at least

a) A first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following: Communication Studies, Public Relations, or Journalism.

b) A first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any discipline plus a Diploma in Communication Studies/Public Relations/Journalism.

c) Previous work experience will be an added advantage.

K. STATISTICIANS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have at least a first degree from accredited university and not below second class (lower division) in Staistics or Mathematics with one (1) year post-qualification experience.

L. TECHNICAL OFFICERS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must have at least a first degree from accredited university and not below second class (lower division) in the following areas:

  1. BSc. Land Economy
  2. BSc. Building Technology
  3. BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Technology
  4. BSc. Construction Technology and Management
  5. BSc. Civil Engineering
  6. BSc. Mechanical Engineering
  7. BSc. Electrical Engineering
  8. BSc. Geometrics Engineering (Land Surveying)

N/B: Previous work experience will be an added advantage.

M. RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must be:

A. ORDAINED MINISTER OR CHAPLAIN

Have at least a first degree in Theology. Be of good standing in a Christian denomination approved by any of the following bodies; the Ghana Catholic Secretariat, the Christian Council of Ghana, the Pentecostal Council of Ghana or other recognized Christian bodies.

B. IMAM

  1. Have at least a first degree in Islamic Studies with an excellent knowledge in Arabic.
  2. Be of good standing in a Muslim denomination approved by any of the following bodies, the office of the National/Regional Chief Imam, the office of the Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission or other similar nationally recognized Muslim bodies.

N. CREATIVE ARTS & CULTURE

  1. Theatrical Music Composers
  2. Drama & Play Writers
  3. Any other relevant creative art and culture discipline

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a first degree from an accredited university bot below second class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post-qualification experience.

NOTE:

For the Senior Officer’s category apart from Medical Doctors, Dental Surgeon, Opthalmologist, Pharmacist with (Pharm D) and legal officers as indicated above that will be placed on the rank of Deputy Superindentent of Prisons (DSP), all other graduates shall start from Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (AS) after completion of training.

 

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY- JUNIOR OFFICERS CATEGORY

An applicant must:

  1. Be a Ghanaian
  2. Be of good character and without any criminal record.
  3. Be physically and medically fit by Prisons Service standards.
  4. Be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 32 years by 1st November 2025.
  5. Be a minimum age of 18 and not more than 35 years by 1st November, 2025 (for artisans, tradesmen, and professionals only).
  6. Minimum academic qualification of BECE with at least five (5) passes.
  7. Not be dismissed from any public service or any other employment.
  8. Be of a minimum height of 1.68 m (5’6”) for males and 1.57m (5’2”) for females
  9. Be able to write and speak English fluently.
  10. Have an active e-mail account and a mobile phone number.
  11. Be ready to undergo Prisons training and other physical training.
  12. Be registered with the appropriate professional body and hold a valid PIN (for medical category).

CATEGORIES & THEIR REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess at least SSSCE/WASSCE with at least five (5) passess. Candidates with a pass in English or Mathematics will be an added advantage. Also candidates with at least a Stenographer Certificate (COTVET/NVTI)/Stenographer I & II Certificate can apply.

2. MEDICAL

  1. General Nurses
  2. Anaesthetic Nurses
  3. Intensive Care Nurses
  4. Orthopaedic Nurses
  5. Midwives
  6. Mental Health Nurses
  7. Public Health Nurses
  8. Ear, Nose and Throat Nurses
  9. medical Laboratory Technicians/Assistants
  10. Disease Control Technical Officers
  11. Health Information Officers
  12. Health Information Officers
  13. Health Administration Assistants
  14. Nutrition Technical Officers
  15. Opticians
  16. Dental health Nurses
  17. Health Promotion Officers
  18. Pharmacy Technicians

In addition to the general eligibility, all applicants must possess at least an HND or Diploma from an accredited institution in the relevant field, completed their mandatory rotation and be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, Allied Health Professions Council or Pharmacy Council, with one year practical work experience.

19. Nurse Assistant

Must possess a certificate in Nurse Assistant clinical or Nurse Assistant Preventive from an accredited institution, be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, with one year practical work experience.

3. AGRICULTURE

a) General Agric

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess at least and HND or Diploma or Certificate in General Agric from an accredited institution with one (1) year practical work experience.

b) Veterinary/Animal Health

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess at least and HND or Diploma or Certificate in General Agric from an accredited institution with one (1) year practical work experience.

c) Tractor Operators/Mechanics

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess at least one of the following certificates with one year practical work experience and should be able to repair tractors.

  • Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in either Tractor Operating or Mechanic
  • Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in Tractor Operating or Mechanic.

d) Horticulturist

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess any of the following certificates from an accredited institution with one year practical work experience.

  • Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture
  • NVTI I & II Certificate in Horticulture.

4. GENERAL TRADESMEN

  1. Electricians
  2. Masons/Stone Masons
  3. Plumbers
  4. Wood Construction Technology/Carpentry/Wood Carvers
  5. Welding & Fabrication (Gas and Arc)
  6. Painters and Sign Writers
  7. Steel Benders
  8. Blacksmiths/Metal Workers/Metal Sculptures
  9. Tilers
  10. Aluminium and Glass Fabrication
  11. Land Survey Technicians
  12. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technicians
  13. Draughtmen
  14. Ceramics
  15. Lift Technicians
  16. Plant Operators (Grade, Excavator, Bull Dozers, Back Hoe, Wheel Loader, Low Bed, Forklit, Lift, and Compactor Roller)
  17. Car Sprayers
  18. Vulcanizers
  19. Screen Printers
  20. Digital Fabricators
  21. Mixed Media Artists
  22. Jewellery Makers
  23. Kente Weaving
  24. pop Ceiling Designers
  25. Glass Blowers
  26. Gypsum Board Installers
  27. Interior Decorators
  28. Concrete Scuplturs
  29. Calligraphy And Lettering Technicians
  30. Mechanics-Automobile and Automotive Technicians/Auto Electricians
  31. Tailors, Textiles & Design and Embroidery Technicians
  32. Cobblers/Leather Work

In addition to the general eligibility, all applicants must possess qualification as specified below from an accredited institution with one year practical work experience.

  • Higher National Diploma in the relevant field
  • Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate in the relevant field
  • Ghana Education Service (GES) or COTVET Certificate II in the relevant field
  • City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in the relevant field
  • NVTI I & II or Trade Test Certificate II in the relevant field.

33. Drivers and Motor Riders

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess

  1. Professional Drivers’ Licence not less than Class B with one year driving experience.
  2. Professional Drivers’ Licence A with one year riding experience.

34. Building Technology

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma or Diploma from an accredited institution with one year work experience.

35. Furniture and Designing

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma or Diploma from an accredited institution with one year work experience.

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5. OPERATORS

Weapons Mechanics/Fitters

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess NVTI I & II or Trade Test Certificate II in Weapon Mechanic or Fitting with one year practical work experience.

NB: Having a license in Weapon Mechanic or Fitting would be an advantage.

6. MUSIC (DANCE BAND & REGIMENTAL)

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess at least Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate/COTVET Certificate II/NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II/City and Guilds (Intermediate or Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) grade 4 and the following:

  1. Ability to sight-read musical notes
  2. Ability to play Wood Wind or Brass instruments and any other dance band instrument.

7. CATERING

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess qualification as specified below with one year practical work experience.

  • NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
  • Ghana Education Service  (GES) Intermediate Certificate or COTVET Certificate II In Hospitality and Catering Management.
  • City and Guilds (Intermediate) in the above.

8. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must possess qualification as specified below from an accredited institution with one year work experience.

a. Radio/Telephone/Telecom Technicians

Applicants must possess at least any of the following

  1. NVTI I&II/City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics
  2. NVTI I &/City and Guilds Certificate in Telecommunication
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b. Networking Technicians

Applicants must possess at least N+ Certificate from a recognised institution including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008 and abover.

c. Database Administrators

Applicants must possess at least Certificate in MySOL, SOL, and Oracle from a recognized institution.

d. Web Designers

Applicants must possess at least Certificate in HTML, PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe, and Photoshop from a recognized institution.

e. Office & Industrial Machine Mechanics (Photocopies and Printer Repairers)

  1. GES Intermediate Certificate0COTVET Certificate II in Office Machines or Industrial Mechanics
  2. City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics

f. Computer Hardware Technicians

Applicants must possess at least any of the following:

  • COTVET Certificate II in Computer Hardware
  • NVTI I&II/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
  • NVTI I&/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware.

g. Satellite Dish Technicians

Applicants must possess at least any of the following:

  • COTVET Certificate II in Computer Hardware
  • NVTI I&II/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
  • NVTI I&/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware.

9. PUBLIC RELATIONS

  1. Videographers/Photographers
  2. Master Control Room (MCR) Technicians
  3. Graphic Designers
  4. Sound Technicians
  5. Video Editors
  6. Editors

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess at least a Diploma or certificate from UNIMAC or any accredited institution with one year work experience.

10. CREATIVE ART & CULTURE

  1. Theatrical Musicians
  2. Drama & Theatre Artistes
  3. Any other relevant creative art and culture discipline

In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a Diploma or certificate from UNIMAC or any accredited institution.

11. SPORTS

The sporting disciplines are as follows:

  1. Taekwondo
  2. Boxing
  3. Athletics
  4. Football
  5. Basketball
  6. Volleyball
  7. Hockey
  8. Handball
  9. Table Tennis
  10. Judo
  11. Arm Wrestling

In addition to the general eligibility, applicants in the above disciplines must be a minimum age of 18 and not more than 25 years by 1st November, 2025.

NOTE:

  1. For the Junior Officer’s category, it must be noted that apart from applicants with Diplome/HND in Agriculture and Health related programmes, as indicated above that will be placed on the rank of Sergeant, all other applicants shall start from Second Class Officer Rank after completion of training.
  2. All applicants shortlisted under the underlisted categories will undergo practical/competency-based test to determine their suitability.
    1. General tradesmen
    2. Agriculture – Tractor operators/Mechanics
    3. Operations
    4. Music (Dance band & Regimental)
    5. Catering
    6. Information Technology and Communication
    7. Public Relations
    8. Sports

How to Apply for Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment

All recruitment and enlistment applications must be done online only. The application process is as follows:

  1. Purchase an e-voucher at the cost of a hundred Ghana Cedis (GH100.00) only through the following medium:
    • At any GCB Bank Limited branch across the country or using the shortcode (USSD) *422*471# on your mobile
    • At any Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) branch across the country, the shortcode (USSD) *924*200# is on your mobile phone.
  2. Use your Serial Number (SN) and Pin Code [PIN] to access the application form online at the website address: https://www.applyghprisons.com
  1. All applicants must have a passport-size picture of dimensions 200×200 pixels of JPEG / JPG/ PNG with a size not exceeding 2.0M8 ready to be uploaded.
  1. Carefully read ALL INSTRUCTIONS before you apply.
  2. The online application form is accessible only by the SN and PIN.
  3. Keep your UNIQUE NUMBER on the summary report for all the stages of the recruitment and selection process.
  4. All correspondence with applicants will be done through e-mail, text messages and the e-recruitment portal only.

Only Shortlisted Applicants will be invited for further stages of the recruitment and the enlistment exercise.

RECRUITMENT AND ENLISTMENT PROCESS

  1. Applicants who meet the initial requirements wit be short-listed and invited to centers they selected during the online application.
  2. Short-listed applicants wilt be limited for the following:
    • Physical and Body screening
    • Inspection and verification of all necessary documents
    • Aptitude Test
  3. Artisans, sportsmen/women, and bandsmen who are successful in item 2 above will go through a competency-based assessment in Accra.
  4. Applicants who are short-listed after items 2 and 3 above w II undergo a medical examination at a medical facility selected by the Service.
  5. Results submitted during the application process shall be verified at WAEC and other appropriate examination bodies hence
  6. Applicants who present false documents would be arrested arid prosecuted.
  7. Applicants who are successful in item 4 above will go through a thorough criminal background check.
  8. Applicants who are cleared of criminal records will be invited to commence training.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  1. Sales of e-voucher commence on November 15 to December 15, 2025.
  2. Online registration starts on 15th November 2025 and ends on 15th December 2025.
  3. The Ghana Prisons Service wishes to inform the general public against dealing with middlemen.
  4. Do not pay money to anyone except for the purchase of an e-voucher at the designated banks.

For further information, please log onto the Ghana Prisons Service e-recruitment portal: Website: https://www.applyghprisons.com

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