The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has officially completed the selection of 2,000 recruits, marking the first of four planned intake batches for the 2026 recruitment exercise.
According to a press release signed by Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director-General of Public Relations, all successful candidates are required to report to their respective regional selection centres on Wednesday, 18 March at exactly 9:00 a.m. At the centres, recruits will receive their official appointment letters and prospectuses to begin the next stage of the enlistment process.
Special Considerations in the First Batch
This initial group reflects both merit and special considerations. Notably:
- 18 individuals who sustained injuries during the El-Wak Stadium stampede have been included.
- Five additional recruits were sponsored by families of victims who lost their lives in the tragic incident.
Opportunity for Previously Disqualified Applicants
The GAF has also extended an opportunity to candidates who were previously disqualified due to minor medical conditions. Such applicants are encouraged to seek appropriate medical treatment, after which they will be invited for a free medical review, giving them another chance to qualify for enlistment.
Future Recruitment Opportunities
The Armed Forces emphasized that a large number of highly qualified candidates emerged from the aptitude test. While not all could be accommodated in the first intake, many remain in a selection pool and may be considered in subsequent recruitment batches beyond 2026.
Regional Support and Decentralized Process
The GAF expressed appreciation to all 16 Regional Administrations for their support in organizing the nationwide recruitment exercise. The decentralized approach was designed to make the process more accessible to applicants across the country, in line with government policy.
Consideration for Sikaman Volunteers
In addition, the Armed Forces confirmed that a request to recruit individuals from Sikaman—who played a key role during last year’s helicopter crash rescue operation—is currently under review. These individuals may be considered for inclusion in the second batch of training.
