The image above is a newspaper advertisement for recruitment into the Ghana Immigration Service for the year 2024.

Are you eager to start a rewarding career with the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS)? The 2024 GIS recruitment is now open, offering exciting opportunities for qualified Ghanaians. Whether you’re aiming to become a General Duty Recruit or a Graduate General Duty Officer, this is your chance to serve your country and build a fulfilling career. Read on to learn more about the GIS recruitment process and how to apply.

Available Positions

The Ghana Immigration Service is currently recruiting for:

1. General Duty Recruits
2. Graduate General Duty Officers

General Requirements

To apply for the Ghana Immigration Service recruitment 2024, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Nationality: Must be a Ghanaian by birth.
• Character: Must possess good character with no criminal record.
• Employment History: Must not have been dismissed from any public service or 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 at least five passes in SSCE/WASSCE, including Mathematics and English as of 01/12/2021.
• Training: Must be willing to undergo basic Immigration training and other forms of training.

Graduate General Duty Requirements

In addition to the general requirements, graduate applicants must meet the following criteria:

Degree Holders:

• Age: Must not exceed 35 years.
• 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 exceed 35 years.
• 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.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the criteria and participated in the 2021 recruitment exercise should 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

Send your application details to: recruitment@immigration.gov.gh

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting your application is Tuesday, 13th August 2024. Ensure your information is accurate and that all certifications are valid. Note that physical submission of application forms will not be accepted.

Enlistment Process

1. Notification: Successful applicants will be contacted for the next phase.
2. Screening: Body selection and inspection of original documents will be conducted.
3. Medical Examination: Includes background checks and certificate vetting.
4. Continuous Vetting: Verification of documents throughout the process.
5. Expenses: Applicants are responsible for their own transportation, feeding, and accommodation.
6. Costs: Applicants will bear the cost of vetting and medical examinations.

Important Notes

• The GIS is an equal opportunity employer. There are no middlemen in the recruitment process, and vacancies are not for sale.
• Report any individual posing as an agent or middleman to the nearest police station.
• Applicants presenting false documents will be prosecuted.
• Affidavits for changes in the date of birth will not be accepted.

Final Thoughts

This is your opportunity to join the Ghana Immigration Service and contribute to the security and development of Ghana. Ensure you meet all the requirements and submit your application before the deadline. Best of luck!

For more information and updates, visit the official Ghana Immigration Service website.