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Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Recruitment 2025/2026 application form, requirements, qualifications, and guidelines for free here – https://cserpgh.com/GNFS Recruitment Form

About Ghana National Fire Service, GNFS

The primary aim of the Ghana National Fire Service at its established in 1963 by Act 219 was firefighting and extinguishment, and to render humanitarian services. Subsequently, in 1997 the Ghana National Fire Service Act (Act 537) was enacted to re-establish the Ghana National Fire Service with the objective of prevention and management of undesired fires and other related matters with an expanded mandate. The purpose of Act 537 was to expand the functions of the GNFS taking into cognizance modern trends in the Fire Services all over the world; from fire intervention to fire prevention and safety.

IMPORTANT: The Ghana National Fire Service recruitment for the 2025 will commence on Monday, November 17 to Friday, December 19, 2025. The mode of application will be announced in due course.

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cserpgh.com recruitment: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the 2025/2026 Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recruitment exercise.  INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the Job positions available at GNFS.

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  • Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment 2025 Entry Requirements
  • Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Application Form 2025?
  • Ghana National Fire Service Entry Requirements 2025
  • GNFS Enlistment 2025/2026
  • Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Closing Date/Deadline 2025.
  • Ghana National Fire Service E-Recruitment Portal 2025

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.

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 applicants must:

  • Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth
  • Be with no criminal record and of good character
  • Not have been dismissed by any public service or any other employment.
  • Be of a minimum age of 18 years and not more than 35 years for Officer Corps by 1st November, 2025.
  • Be of a minimum age of 18 years and not more than 32 years for Non-Tradesmen by 1st November, 2025.
  • Be of a minimum age of 18 years and not more than 35 years for Tradesmen/artisans by 1st November, 2025.
  • Be physically and medically fit by Fire Service standards.
  • Be of a minimum height of 1.73 meters (5ft 8inch) for Males and 1.63 meters (5ft 4inch) for Females.
  • Have five (5) credit (not less than Grade 6) at BECE
  • Be not bonded by any organization.
  • Have five (5) passess (Up to Grade C6 including English and Mathematics) at WASSCE/SSSCE or the requisite credit/passes in respective trade qualifications from GES Intermediate or Advance Level.
  • Must possess a first Degree from an accredited University not below second class lower division.
  • Must be of good character.
  • Must not be bonded by any organisation.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025 OFFICER CORPS

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (“a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, “e”, “f”, “f”, “g”, “h”, “i”, “j”, and “k”) in general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of first Degree (at least Second-Class Lower Division) from an Accredited University in the under-listed fields;

  1. Civil Engineering
  2. Mechanical Engineering
  3. Chemical Engineering
  4. Electrical Engineering
  5. Architectural Engineering
  6. Building Technology
  7. Forensic Science
  8. Physics
  9. Chemistry
  10. Bio-Chemistry
  11. Computer Science / ICT
  12. Transport and Logistics,
  13. Estate Management
  14. Marketing
  15. Accounting,
  16. Finance
  17. Human Resource Management
  18. Catering/Hospitality Management
  19. Public Relations
  20. Public Administration
  21. Disaster Management
  22. LLB/BL
  23. Medical and Allied Sciences
  24. French
  25. English
  26. Mathematics/Statistics

RE;IGIOUS AFFAIRS

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (“a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, “e”, “f”, “f”, “g”, “h”, “i”, “j”, and “k”) in general eligibility, applicants must be:

A. ORDAINED MINISTER OF 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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025 RECRUITS (NON-TRADESMEN)

A. GENERAL DUTIES

1. Firefighters and Rescue Crew; In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

  • Five (5) passess in SSCE/WASSCE including English Language and Mathematics
  • Four (4) credits in the Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Level Certificate, and a pass in English and Mathematics or ‘A’ Level or ‘O’ Level with credit in English.

B. ACCOUNTING OFFICERS

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

  • Six (6) passess including English and Mathematics at WASSCE with Accounting ir Business options
  • RSA Stage III in Accounting
  • Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option)
  • HND Accounting

C. MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following with at least one (1) year working experience in a recognized health facility.

1. General Nurses

  • 3 Year Diploma in Nursing (Registered General Nursing/Registered Mental Nursing/Registered Community Health Nursing/Emergency Nursing) and must have completed the mandatory rotation. Must have registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.

2. Midwives

  • Diploma in Midwifery (Registered Midwifery) and must have completed the mandatory rotation.

3. Pharmacy Technicians

  • HND / 3 year Diploma in Dispensing Technology must have completed the mandatory national service.

4. Technical Officers (Dental Surgery Assistant / Technology)

  • 3 year Diploma in Dental Surgery option and must have completed the mandatory national service
  • 3 year Diploma in Dental Technology option and must have completed the mandatory national service.

5. Technical Officers (Radiology)

  • 3 year Diploma in Radiology Technology and must have completed the mandatory national service.

6. Technical officers (Nutrition)

  • 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Nutrition) of Food Health & Nutrition and must have completed the mandatory national service.

7. Technical Officers (Health Promotion)

  • 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Health Promotion) and must have completed the mandatory national service.

8. Technical Officers (Disease Control and Surveillance)

  • 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Disease Control) and must have completed the mandatory national service.

9. Technical Officers (Medical Laboratory)

  • 3 year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology and must have completed the mandatory national service.

10. Technical Officers (Physiotherapy)

  • 3 year Diploma in Physiotherapy and must have completed the mandatory national service.

11. Technical Officers (health Information Systems)

  • 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Informatics/Information systems) and must have completed the mandatory national service.

12. Technical Officers (Biostatistics)

  • 3 year Diploma in Health Statistics and must have completed the mandatory national service.

13. Psychiatry/Mental Nurses

  • 3 year Diploma in Mental Nursing (Registered Mental Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.

14. Technical Officers (Optical)

  • 3 year Diploma in Optical Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.

15. Nurse Assistants Clinical

  • Certificate in Nursing (Preventive Nurse Assistant Clinical) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Must be in good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.

16. Medical Laboratory Assistants

  • Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning plus one year mandatory national service

17. Biomedical Technician

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Biomedical and Electro Medical Engineering
  • CTVET/GES Radio, TV, and Electronics Part I.
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Electronics Engineering.

D. CATERING HOSPITALITY

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • HND / 3 year Diploma in Hotel Tourism and Hospitality Management plus one year mandatory national service.
  • GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.

E. RECORDS AND ARCHIVES

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • Diploma in Archival Studies
  • Diploma in Records Management from an accredited institution of higher learning.

F. SURVEYORS

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • GSSM Certificate in Surveying
  • GSSM Certificate in Mapping
  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Surveying
  • COTVET Certificate II in Surveying
  • Certificate in Surveying (GSSM)

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2025 RECRUITS (TRADESMEN)

1. TRADESMEN

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

A. ELECTRICIANS

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation
  • GES Certificate in Plant Electrical Works
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology Part I (GES)
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

B. PLANT MECHANICS/FITTERS

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting
  • GES Certificate in Plant Mechanic Fitting
  • COTVET Certificate II in Plant Mechanic Fitting
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

C. PAINTING/SIGN WRITING

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing
  • COTVET Certificate II in Painting/Sign Writing
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

D. PLUMBERS

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Plumbing.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Plumbing
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

E. MASONS

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Masonry.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Masonry
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Masonry
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

F. WOOD CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (CARPENTRY)

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology
  • City and Guilds Certificate in Wood Construction Technology
  • NVTI Candidates must have 6 passess in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.

G. TOPO/ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTSMAN

  • GES Intermediate Certificate in Architectural Drawing.
  • COTVET Certificate II in Architectural Drawing

H. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Engineering
  • City and Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Automobile Engineering
  • CTVET/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II, and Part III).
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering and Heavy Duty & Diesel Mechanics.

I. DRIVERS

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  • License class C, D, E, and F with a minimum 5 years of driving experience.

J. WELDING, STEEL BENDER AND FABRICATION TECHNICIANS

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering
  • CTVET/GES Advance Craft (Advanced Welding)
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.

K. OFFICE MACHINE TECHNICIAN

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Office Machine Mechanics
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Computer System.

L. AUTOMOBILE ELECTRICALS/ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Electricals and Electronics Engineering
  • City & Guilds Certificate in Auto Electricals/Electronics
  • CTVETS/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II, and Part III)
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering

M. UPHOLSTERY TECHNICIAN

  • CTVET/GES Advance Craft (General Tailoring Advanced)
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Upholstery Design and Construction

N. HOT AND COLD TECHNICIAN

  • CTVET/GES Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Condition Engineering
  • City & Guilds Certificate in HVAC
  • CTVETS/GES Refrigeration Part II
  • CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air Condition Technology

0. SIGNAL / SYSTEM OPERATOR / NETWORK TECHNICIANS

  • Diploma/Certificates Network Technician
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)/Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
  • Software Engineering
  • Network Engineering
  • Telecom Engineering
  • Servier Management
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Cyber Security.

P. HARDWARE TECHNICIANS

  • COMPTIA A+
  • COMPTIA N
  • NETWORK ENGINEERING
  • TELECOM ENGINEERING

Q. RADIO TECHNICIAN

  • Telecom Technician (Part II or Part III)
  • Electronic/Electronic Technicians (Part II or Part III)
  • Radio Servicing Technician
  • RF Engineer/RF Technician
  • Power System Technician
  • Microwave Technician

R. TELEPHONE TECHNICIAN

  • Telecom Technician (Part II or Part III)
  • Repairs/Maintenance of Equipment
  • Electronic/Electronic Engineering
  • Fibre Optic Technology
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (VOIP)

S. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) / NETWORK ADMINISTRATION

  • Certificate from a recognized institution including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008, and above.

T. DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

  • Certification in MySQL, SQL, and Oracle from a recognized institution.

U. COMPUTER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

  • Certification in VB
  • C++ and Java from a recognized institution
  • Certification in HTML
  • PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe and Photoshop from a recognised institution.

V. TAILORS/SEAMSTRESS / TEXTILES

  • Six passess in BECE and NVTI passess in proficiency I & II
  • GES Intermediate Certificate
  • COVET Certificate II
  • NVTI Grade I & II Proficiency

W. EDUCATION CORPS

  • Diploma in Education (French)
  • Diploma in Education (English)

2. SPORTSMEN

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:

  1. Proven track record in recognised sports discipline
  2. Be proficient in any:
    1. Boxing
    2. Football
    3. Handball
    4. Basketball
    5. Hockey
    6. Table Tennis
    7. Lawn Tennis
    8. Volleyball
    9. Athletics (Track & Field)
    10. Badminton
    11. Wrestling
    12. Martial Arts
    13. Bowling
  3. Meet GNFS physical standards
  4. Pass full medical examination
  5. Exhibit discipline, good character and team spirit
  6. Pass sports specific trials during recruitment
  7. Shortlisted players or professionals will undergo justification in their respective sports disciplines
  8. Applicants affiliated with clubs and actively participated in recognized Sports Association Leagues shall have an added advantage during the selection process.

3. BANDSMEN

In addition to satisfying requirements 1 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have Diploma / Certificate in Music and Satisfy the following:

1. Regimental Band

  • Should be able to play more than one (1) instrument including Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Alto and Tenor Sax.
  • Should be able to read the staff notations
  • Should be good at a very aspect of Percussion

2. Dance Band

  • Diploma / Certificate in Music
  • Should be conversant with all types of songs as Keyboardist
  • Must be able to sing all types of songs and back the songs as well as Vocalist
  • Should be conversant with all types of songs as Bass and Lead Guitarist.

GHANA NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE RECRUITMENT – HOW TO APPLY

Carefully read through the entry and recruitment instructions on this page before proceeding to apply for GNFS enlistment. Make your decisions and take note of all required data in the subsequent steps.

NB: Make sure to buy your e-voucher from any of the GCB Bank branches across the country. You will need the serial number and the PIN from the e-voucher before starting the registration process.

  1. Visit the Ghana National Fire Service, GNFS Recruitment Portal via https://gnfs.cserpgh.com/
  2. Click on the Apply Now tab and enter the e-voucher serial and pin code details. Select your highest educational level.
  3. Select your preferred branch enter your Bio and Educational data and upload a passport-sized picture of dimension (200×180) pixels before submitting.
  4. Print out a copy of the application summary report, which contains details of your Applicant Identification (ID Number) and other relevant data.
  5. Once the application is successfully submitted you can come back before the closing date to print your summary report with help of the card purchased.
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IMPORTANT: Supply only genuine data about yourself (Bio & Educational). Any form of false data submitted would not be treated lightly by GNFS command, and defaulters would be apprehended and prosecuted.

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 November 17, 2025 and ends on December 19, 2025
  • Online application starts on November 17, 2025 ends on December 19, 2025

For further information, please log onto the National Fire Service Website https://gnfs.cserpgh.com/

How to Purchase Fire Service Recruitment Voucher via Mobile Money

You can simply buy the Ghana National Fire Service recruitment voucher by dialing USSD Code *713*03#

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Then follow the prompt displayed on your mobile phone

Allow payment via mobile money on all mobile networks

Apply with Serial Number & Pincode on the National Fire Service recruitment portal: https://gnfs.cserpgh.com/

GNFS Recruitment – Screening and Examination

All Applicants are to note that the Screening Centre for each of the 16 Regions are the various GNFS Headquarter’s in same regions and the Tema Headquarters as second screening centre for Accra Candidates.

GNFS Recruitment – Medical Examination

Applicants who are successful in the Screening Examination will be invited in batches, for Medical Examination.

GNFS Recruitment Training

Only applicants who are successful in the Screening Examination will be invited for training.

GNFS Recruitment Feeding, Transportation, and Accommodation.

Applicants will be responsible for their feeding, Transportation, and Accommodation throughout the recruitment
exercise.

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