On November 15, 2025, the Ghana Prison Service will begin accepting applications for the 2025 recruitment. There are senior officer and Junior officers role available with different categories and requirements. The Ghana National Fire Service will also open similar positions in the middle of the month, check them out here.
General Eligibility – Ghana Prison Service Senior Officer Recruitment
An applicant must:
- Must be a Ghanaian citizen by birth with no criminal record.
- Have completed his/her National Service.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 35 years by 1st November, 2025.
- Must be physically and medically fit by the Prisons Service standard.
- Not bonded by any organisation.
- Not have been dismissed from any public service or any other employment.
- Must have a minimum height of 1.68metres (5ft 6inches) for Males and 1.57 metres (5ft 2inches) for Female.
- Should have an active e-mail account and a mobile phone number.
- Be ready to undergo paramilitary Training and other physical training.
- Medical professionals must have completed one (1) year post housemanship with a registered hospital or clinic.
Available Categories
1. General Duties
Prospect 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
Prospect must have at least a first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in the following areas with at least one (1) year post qualification work experience.
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
- General Agric
- Agric Mechanic
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture Biotechnology
- Agriculture Engineering
- Agriculture Economist
3. Education
You should have at least first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following areas with at least one (1) year post qualification work experience.
a. Basic Education
b. Early Childhood Education
c. Guidance and counselling
4. Legal Officers
You 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
Candidate must have 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
Applicants must at least possess Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from an accredited university and must be a registered member of the Medical and Dental Council.
c. Ophthalmologist
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
Possess BSc. Pharmacy (B. Pharm/Pharm D.) from an accredited university and must be registered with the Ghana Pharmacy Council.
e. Physician Assistants
Hold a B.Sc. Physician Assistant or B.Sc. Medical Assistant from an accredited university and must be a registered member of the Medical and Dental Council with one (1) year post qualification experience.
f. Medical Laboratory Technologist
Have 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
- General Nurses
- Midwives
- Public Health Nurses
- Community Mental Health Nurses
- Ear, Nose and Throat Nurses
- Ophthalmic Nurses
Applicants must have at least 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
- Dental Therapist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Radiography/Sonography
- Public Health
- Health Information Officer
- Health Promotion Officer
- Optometrist
- Nutritionist
You must possess at least 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..
6. Procurement/Supply Chain Management
Have at least first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in Procurement/Supply chain management with one/1 year post qualification experience
7. Public Affairs
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least:
- First degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in any of the following: Communication Studies, Public Relations or Journalism.
- 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.
- Previous work experience will be an added advantage
8. Statisticians
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have at least first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) in Statistics or Mathematics with one (1) year post qualification experience.
9. Technical Officers
Have at least first degree from an accredited university not below second class (lower division) or its equivalence in the following areas:
- BSc Land Economy
- Building Technology
- BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Technology
- BSc. Construction Technology and Management
- Civil Engineering
- BSc. Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- BSc. Geomatics Engineering (Land surveying)
NB: Previous work experience will be an added advantage.
10. 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
- Have at least a first degree in Islamic Studies with an excellent Knowledge in Arabic.
- 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.
11. Creative Arts & Culture
- Theatrical Music Composers
- Drama & Play Writers
- Any other relevant creative art and culture discipline
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a First Degree from an accredited university not 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, Ophthalmologist, Pharmacist with (Pharm D) and legal officers as indicated in serial 5 & 6 (a-d that will be placed on the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Prisons (DSP), all other graduates shall start from Assistant Superintendent of Prisons (ASP) after completion of training.
Basic Eligibility – Ghana Prison Service (GPS) Junior Officers Recruitment
An applicant must:
- Be a Ghanaian.
- Be of good character and without any criminal record.
- Be physically and medically fit by Prisons Service standards.
- Must be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 32 years by 1st November, 2025.
- Must be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 35 years by 1st November, 2025 (for artisans, tradesmen and professionals only).
- Minimum academic qualification of BECE with at least five/5 passes.
- Not have been dismissed from any public service or any other employment
- Be of minimum height of 1.68 m (56°) for males and 1.57m (5’2″) for females
- Be able to write and speak English fluently
- Have an active e-mail account and a mobile phone number
- Be ready to undergo basic Prisons training and other forms of training
- Not bonded by any organisation.
- 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 passes. Candidates with a pass in English or Mathematics will be an advantage.
Also, candidates with at least a Stenographer Certificate (COVET/VTI)/Stenographer 1 & I| Certificates can apply.
2. Medical
- General Nurses
- Nurses
- Intensive Care Nurses
- Orthopaedic Nurses
- Midwives
- Mental Health Nurses
- Public Health Nurses
- Ear, Nose and Throat Nurses
- Medical Laboratory Technicians/Assistants
- Disease Control Technical Officers
- Health Information Officers
- Health Administration Assistants
- Nutrition Technical Officers
- Opticians
- Dental Health Nurses
- Health Promotion Officers
- 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/1 year practical work experience.
- Nurse Assistant
Must possess certificate in Nurse Assistant clinical or Nurse Assistant Preventive from an accredited institution, be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, with one/1 year practical work experience.
3. Agriculture
a. General Agric
Possess at least an HND or Diploma or Certificate in General Agric from an accredited institution with one/1 year practical work experience
b. Veterinary/Animal Health
Have at least an HND or Diploma or Certificate in General Agric from an accredited institution with one/1 year practical work experience.
c. Tractor Operators/Mechanics
Applicant must possess at least one of the following certificates with one/1 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 COVET Certificate Il in Tractor Operating or Mechanic
- D. HorticulturistIn addition to the General Eligibility applicants must possess any of the following Certificates from an accredited institution with one/1 year practical work experience
- Higher National Diploma.
- Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture
- NVTI | & I| Certificate in Horticulture
4. General Tradesmen
- Electricians
- Masons/Stone Masons
- Plumbers
- Wood Construction Technology/Carpentry/Wood Carvers
- Welding & Fabrication (Gas and Arc)
- Painters and Sign Writers
- Steel Benders
- Blacksmiths/Metal Workers/Metal Sculptures
- Tilers
- Aluminium and Glass Fabrication
- Land Survey Technicians
- Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Technicians
- Draughtmen
- Ceramics
- Lift Technicians
- Plant Operators (Grader, Excavator, Bull Dozers, Back Hoe, Wheel Loader, Low Bed, Forklift, Lift, And Compactor Roller)
- Car Sprayers
- Vulcanizers
Screen Printers - Digital Fabricators
- Mixed Media Artists
- Jewellery Makers
- Kente Weaving
- Pop Ceiling Designers
- Glass Blowers
- Gypsum Board Installers
- Interior Decorators
- Concrete Sculptors
- Calligraphy and Lettering Technicians
- Mechanics-Automobile and Automotive
- Technicians/Auto Electricians
- Tailors, Textiles & Design and Embroidery Technicians
- Cobblers/Leather Work
In addition to the General Eligibility, all applicants must possess qualification as specified below from an accredited institution with one/1 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 COVET Certificate Il in the relevant field.
- City and Guilds (Intermediate) Certificate in the relevant field.
- NVTI& Il or Trade Test Certificate Il in the relevant field.
- Drivers and Motor Riders
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess
- Professional Driver’s Licence not less than Class B with one/1 year driving experience
- Professional Driver’s License A with one/1 year riding experience.
- Building Technology
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma or Diploma from an accredited institution with one/1 year work experience
- Furniture and Designing
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma or Diploma from an accredited institution with one/1 year work
5. Operations
Weapon Mechanics/Fitters
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess NVTI 1 &11 or Trade Test Certificate Il in Weapon Mechanic or Fitting with one/1 year practical work experience
NB: Having a license in Weapon Mechanic or Fitting would be an advantage.
6. Music (Dance Band & Regimental)
Applicants must possess at least Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate/COVET Certificate II/ NVT Grade | or Trade Test Certificate II/City and Guilds (Intermediate)/ or Proficiency in Basic Music (ABRSM) grade 4 and the following:
- Ability to sight-read musical notes.
- Ability to play Wood Wind or Brass Instruments and any other dance band Instrument.
7. Catering
In addition to the General Eligibility, all applicants must possess qualification as specified below with one/1 year practical work experience
- NVTI Grade I or Trade Test Certificate Il in Hospitality and Catering Management
- Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Certificate or COVET Certificate Il in Hospitality and Catering Management.
- City and Guilds (Intermediate) in the above.
8. Information Technology/Communication
In addition to the General Eligibility, all applicants in this category must possess qualification as specified below from an accredited institution with one/1 year work experience
a. Radio/Telephone/Telecom Technicians
Applicants must possess at least any of the following:
- NVTI 1&11/City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics
- NVTI 1&/City and Guilds Certificate in Telecommunication
b. Networking Technicians
Applicants must possess at least N+ Certificate from a recognised Institution including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008 and above
c. Database Administrators
Applicants must possess at least Certificate in My SOL, SOL and Oracle from a recognised Institution.
d. Web Designers
Applicants must possess at least Certificate in HTML, PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe and Photoshop from a recognised Institution.
e. Office & Industrial Machine Mechanics (Photocopier and Printer Repairers)
GES Intermediate Certificate/COVET Certificate II in Office Machines or Industrial Mechanics
City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics
f. Computer Hardware Technicians
Applicants must possess at least any of the following
- COVET Certificate It in Computer Hardware
- NVTI 1&11/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
- NVTI 1&/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
g. Satellite Dish Technicians
Applicants must possess at least any of the following
- COTVET Certificate Il in Computer Hardware
- NVTI 1811/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
- NVTI 1&/City and Guilds Certificate in Computer Hardware
9. Public Relations
Videographers/Photographers ii. Master Control Room (MCR) Technicians
- Graphic Designers
- Sound Technicians
- Video Editors
- Editors
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess at least Diploma or a certificate from UNIMAC or any accredited institution with one/1 year work experience.
10. Creative Art & Culture
- Theatrical Musicians
- Drama & Theatre Artistes
- Any other relevant creative art and culture discipline
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants must possess a Diploma or a certificate from UNIMAC or any accredited institution
11. Sports
The sporting disciplines are as follows
- Taekwondo
- Boxing
- Athletics
- Football
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Hockey
- Handball
- Table Tennis
1. Judo
k. Arm Wrestling
In addition to the General Eligibility, applicants in the above disciplines must be of a minimum age of 18 and not more than 25 years by 1st November, 2025
NOTE
For the Junior officer’s category, it must be noted that apart from applicants with Diploma/HND in Agriculture and Health related programmes as indicated in serial 2 & 3 that will be placed on the rank of Sergeant, all other applicants shall start from Second Class Officer Rank after completion of training.
• All applicants shortlisted under the underlisted categories will undergo practical/competency-based test to determine their suitability
- General Tradesmen
- Agriculture – Tractor
- Operators/Mechanics
- Operations
- Music (Dance band & Regimental)
- Catering
- Information Technology and Communication
- Public Relations
- Sports