The Centralized E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) has been opened for the purpose of the 2025/2026 Nationwide recruitment into the Internal Security Services.
This Centralized recruitment process will take care of the online recruitment process for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service and Ghana Prisons Service).
In this article, we will cover how one can purchase forms or vouchers to apply successfully into any preferred security service.
HOW TO PURCHASE GHANA POLICE, IMMIGRATION, FIRE SERVICE AND PRISONS FORMS 2025
Application vouchers can be purchased via:
- USSD Code: *713*03# on Mobile Networks.
- Any GCB Bank branch nationwide.
4. Applicants must specify which Agency’s voucher they intend to buy at both voucher purchase channels above.
The list of recruiting Services via the C-SERP includes:
- Ghana Police Service.
- Ghana Prisons Service.
- Ghana National Fire Service.
- Ghana Immigration Service.
HOW TO APPLY WITH THE CENTRALIZED SERVICES E-RECRUITMENT (C-SERP) SHORT CODE
- The USSD Short Code is *713*03#.
- Dial USSD short code *713*03# from any mobile device on all networks.
- Select 1 (Purchase Voucher)
- Select from the list the Agency you wish to apply to.
- Select Payment Method/ Option.
- Wait for the prompt to enter your Mobile Money Pin or Account Details.
- Confirm Payment and receive your voucher details via SMS within the next 5 minutes.
- If you do not receive your voucher details by SMS after 5 minutes, go back to Step B above and select the “Retrieve Voucher” option.
- Your voucher details will be displayed directly on your mobile device screen.
HOW TO BUY FORMS OR PURCHASE A VOUCHER AT THE GCB BANK BRANCH
- Locate the designated teller for the sale of vouchers at any branch of the GCB Bank Nationwide.
- Provide all relevant details requested by the teller.
- Specify the Agency you intend to apply to.
- Make a cash payment.
- Collect your physical voucher slip.
- Exit the premises immediately after purchasing your voucher.
THE 2025/2026 RECRUITMENT THROUGH THE CENTRALIZED SERVICES E-RECRUITMENT PORTAL: HOW TO APPLY
- Purchase a Voucher through any of the voucher purchase channels highlighted below.
- Log on to the application portal via URL
https://cserpgh.com - Read through Instructions & Requirements.
- Click on Apply Now and Create an Account.
- On the account creation page, enter details of your application voucher and complete all required fields.
- Review the application and submit when satisfied with the review.
- The application is instantly vetted, and the status of the applicant is declared immediately.
- A summary report PDF is generated immediately after applying, serving as proof of application. This document is required for the physical screening phase of the recruitment process.
- The applicant is notified by SMS of his qualification immedi ately after applying.
- All further correspondence shall be sent via SMS/Email and also through the applicant’s application user account, which can be accessed by the applicant at any time to track the progress of his/her application.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
1. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT RECEIVE MY E-VOUCHER DETAILS VIA SMS AFTER MAKING PAYMENT?
Applicants are expected to receive their voucher serial number and
PIN code via SMS after completing payments via USSD channel on all local mobile networks. However, if you do not receive the SMS, do not panic. Follow the steps below to access your voucher details.
- Dial USSD Code *713*03#
- Select Option 2 (Retrieve Voucher)
- A list of all purchased vouchers associated with your contact number will be displayed on your screen.
2. HOW MANY AGENCIES ARE RECRUITING & WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS?
The list of recruiting Agencies include:
- Ghana Police Service
- Ghana National Fire Service
- Ghana Prisons Service
- Ghana Immigration Service
The categories of expected Applicants are as follows:
- Professionals (Medical, Architects, Finance, Law, etc.)
– Master’s & First-Degree Applicants. - General Duties (Senior Officers) – First Degree Applicants.
- General Duties (HND Applicants)
- General Duties (SSSCE/WASSCE) Applicants
- Trades Men (Technical/Vocational)
- Sportsmen/Women
3. CAN I APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE AGENCY?
YES! Note that the vacancy requirement for each agency differs and cuts across the various academic classifications.
Therefore, an applicant with both an HND and an Undergraduate Degree can apply to one agency’s HND vacancy and apply to another Agency’s Undergraduate Degree vacancy to better his/her chances of selection.
There could be several other reasons why an applicant could apply to multiple agencies; however, one core consideration for making this provision is just as stated above.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS OR WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY ON C-SERP?
All applicants are expected to provide basic biographic (bio), geographic (geo) and academic information as part of the application process. The following documents are to be uploaded directly onto the portal to support the application.
- Passport Picture (530 X 413 pixels) on a Red or White Background.
- Biometric Birth Certificate
- JHS Certificate
- SSCE/WASSCE/Technical/TVET certificate.
- Tertiary Certificate.
- Professional Certificate, where applicable.
- Affidavits in support of Change Name (Maiden Name) but not affidavits for a change in Age.
All uploads must be of a file size of 1.5 MB per upload and should be in
PNG or JPG file formats.
The following information should also be provided in addition to the basic bio & geo information. These are:
- Professional PINS for medical & architecture applicants.
- Ghana Card Number.
- Ghana Post GPS Address.
- Active Phone Number for OTP authentication and future correspondence.
- Active Email Address.
WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE 2025/2026 NATIONWIDE RECRUITMENT?
The start date for online application is Monday, 17th November, 2025 @ 12 O’clock Noon.
Friday, 19th December, 2025 will mark the close of Online Application.
