Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the public sector? The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) is now accepting applications for the 2024 recruitment cycle. This is your chance to join one of the most prestigious government agencies in Ghana. Here’s everything you need to know about the GIS recruitment process for 2024.
Available Categories
The GIS is recruiting for two main categories:
- General Duty Recruits
- Graduate General Duty
General Requirements
To be eligible for the Ghana Immigration Service, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationality: Must be a Ghanaian by birth.
- Character: Must be of good character and have no criminal record.
- Employment History: Must not have been dismissed from any public service or any other employment.
- Age: Must be between 18 and 28 years old.
- Height: Minimum height of 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) for males and 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) for females.
- Health: Must be physically and medically fit according to GIS standards.
- Education: Must have a minimum of five passes in SSCE/WASSCE, including Mathematics and English as of 01/12/2021.
- Training: Must be prepared to undergo basic Immigration training and other forms of training.
Graduate General Duty
In addition to the general requirements, specific requirements for graduate applicants include:
Degree Holders:
- Age: Must not be more than 35 years old.
- Education: Must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Second-Class Lower Division) from a recognized university as of 01/12/2021.
HND Holders:
- Age: Must not be more than 35 years old.
- Education: Must hold an HND in any field of study from a recognized Polytechnic or Tertiary Institution accredited by the Ghana Accreditation Board as of 01/12/2021.
Required Documents
Applicants who participated in the 2021 recruitment exercise and still wish to apply must submit the following details:
- Full Name
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Social Security Number/Tracking Number/PIN as of 2021
- Current Phone Number
- Active Email Address
- Highest Education Center
- Qualifications
How to Apply
Submit the required details via email to: recruitment@immigration.gov.gh
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, 13th August 2024. Ensure your information is accurate and certifications are valid. Physical submissions of application forms will not be accepted.
Enlistment Process
- Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted for the next phase of the exercise.
- Screening: Body selection and inspection of all original documents will be conducted.
- Medical Examination: Includes background checks and certificate vetting.
- Vetting: Continuous verification of documents throughout the process.
- Expenses: Applicants are responsible for their transportation, feeding, and accommodation during the recruitment exercise.
- Costs: Applicants will bear the cost of vetting and medical examination.
Important Notes
- The GIS is an equal opportunity employer. There are no middlemen in the recruitment process, and the advertised vacancies are not for sale.
- Any person found parading as an agent or middleman should be reported to the nearest police station.
- Applicants presenting false or fake documents will be prosecuted.
- Affidavits or documentation for changes in the date of birth will not be accepted.
Final Thoughts
This is a golden opportunity to join the Ghana Immigration Service and contribute to national security and development. Make sure you meet all the requirements and submit your application before the deadline. Good luck!
For more details and updates, visit the official Ghana Immigration Service website.
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