The Ghana Armed Forces has outlined specific qualifications required to join various branches within the Army. Here’s a breakdown of the Army branches and the corresponding educational qualifications:
1. Infantry, Armor, Artillery
- Requirement: A minimum of a First Degree with Second Class Lower honors from an accredited university.
2. Signal Corps
- Requirement: 1st Degree with Second Class Lower honors in any of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Computer/Software Engineering
- Instrumentation/Systems/Network Engineering
- Cyber/Forensic Security
- Information Technology Systems Auditing
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Radio/Satellite Communication Engineering
- Geomatic Engineering
3. Combat Engineers
- Requirement: BSc Degree with at least Second Class Lower honors in:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical/Renewable Energy Engineering
- Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering
- Building Technology, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying
- Geomatic/Geodetic Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Project Management
4. Electrical/Electronic Engineers
- Requirement: Second Class Lower honors degree in:
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
5. Mechanical Engineers
- Requirement: First Degree with Second Class Lower honors in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Automobile Engineering
6. Ordnance Corps (Base Ammunition Depot)
- Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Lower honors in:
- Chemistry/Biochemistry
- Industrial Chemistry/Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- Telecommunication Engineering
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Additional Advantage: Certification in Ammunition Technology or Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Level 3.
7. Education Corps
- Requirement: 1st Degree with at least Second Class Lower honors in:
- Language Translation or Interpretation (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, German, or Chinese)
- Additional Skill: Knowledge of German or Portuguese as a third language is beneficial.
8. Public Relations
- Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Lower honors in:
- Communication Studies or Fine Arts
- Public Relations
- Journalism
Each branch has its unique educational prerequisites, in addition to the general eligibility requirements, ensuring that candidates possess the specialized knowledge required for these positions.