The Ghana Police Service has announced that the medical examination phase of its recruitment exercise, initially advertised in August, is set to begin on November 7 and will run through November 8, 2024.
Successful candidates who have received SMS notifications are invited to undergo the medical assessments at designated locations in Accra.
According to a press statement from Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, the medical examinations will take place at the following sites:
- Police Church premises, near 37 Military Hospital
- Police Church premises, Odorkor
- Police Interdenominational Church premises, Police Depot, Tesano
- Formed Police Unit (FPU) Headquarters, Police Depot, Tesano
- Detective Training School, Police Depot, Tesano
- Police Academy, Police Depot, Tesano
Candidates are reminded that the fee for the medical examination is set at GH¢ 980.00, which is the only payment required during this recruitment process.
The Police Service has issued a strong warning to successful candidates and the general public to be vigilant against fraud. It cautions that any individual demanding additional payments beyond the specified medical examination fee should be reported as a fraudster.
“We, therefore, wish to caution the successful candidates in particular and the public in general, that anyone who demands any other payment from any person should be considered a fraudster and must be reported to the Police. We also wish to caution the unsuccessful candidates against making payment to any person demanding money under the pretext of assisting them to be recruited. Meanwhile, unsuccessful candidates have been notified accordingly and we wish them better luck next time,” the statement issued by
Grace Ansah-Akrofi Assistant Commissioner of Police Director, Public Affairs read.
Medical exams help assess candidates’ physical and psychological fitness and identify any health issues that may impair their ability to serve.
On August 7, the Police commenced recruitment for qualified Ghanaians to submit their applications for the available categories of General Duty Recruits and Graduate General Duties. Candidates had to meet the following general requirements: be a Ghanaian citizen, possess good character and have no criminal record. The deadline for submission of applications was August 13. Shortlisted candidates were invited to participate in a nationwide examination on October 12.
