Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment 2026-2027: Application Form Junior & Senior Officers Categories is currently ongoing for all eligible and interested candidates who are willing to apply can do so by following all the guide we will provide in this page.
The information on this page includes the available positions, eligibility requirements, application procedures, how to track application progress and latest updates regarding the recruitment process.
About Ghana Prisons Service (GPS)
The Ghana Prisons Service is a ministry that operates under the Ghana Ministry of the Interior. It dates back to 1898 before it was established as an autonomous department on January 1, 1964. Its main functions are to maintain public safety and provide a humane, reformatory penal system.
Available Vacancies
Here are list of available Ghana prisons service recruitment forms and positions its recruiting:
- Senior Officer Categories for candidates with first degree holders from an accredited university not below second class (lower division). With at least 1 year post qualification work experience.
- Junior Officers Categories for candidates with SSSCE/WASSCE with at least five/5 passes including English or Mathematics. And candidates with COTVET/NVTI)/Stenographer I & II Certificates including tradesmen with relevant trades certificates from any of the ghana trades regulatory bodies
Other positions including sports and others may come in the next upcoming recruitment can be accessed on the portal.
Ghana Prisons Service Recruitment 2026 Requirements
Prospective applicants who want ti apply for the ghana prison service recruitment exercise must meet the general requirements listed below:
- Applicants must be Ghanaian citizen by birth
- Must be free from any criminal records and not bonded by any organisation
- Must meet the minimum requirements of from 18 to 35 years of age by 1st November, 2026.
- Applicants must medically and be physically according to the Ghanaian Prisons Service standard.
- Applicants must have completed his/her National Service.
- Must meet the height requirements of 1.68 metres (5ft 6inches) for Males candidates and 1.57 metres (5ft 2inches) for Female candidates
- Applicants must have computer knowledge.
- Possess an active e-mail address and a mobile phone number.
- Applicants must have been previously dismissed from any public service or any other employment in Ghana.
- Selected candidates must be ready to undergo paramilitary training & other physical training.
- Candidates applying as medical professionals must have completed their initial two (2) year post housemanship with a registered hospital or clinic.
Meeting the above general requirements may not mean you qualify for the position, some positions may have specific requirements. It’s important to check individual requirements on the Ghana Prisons Service portal to find out the requirements for the position you wish to apply for.
Application Procedure
Follow the procedure listed below on how to apply for Ghana Prisons Service recruitment:
- Visit the official Ghana Prisons Service recruitment portal at https://gps.cserpgh.com/
- Read the general requirements and the specific position requires that you wish to apply for
- Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements to apply
- Then visit any GCB Bank branch within Ghana or use USSD Code *713*03# to purchase your registration voucher
- Click on the “Apply Now” button and proceed to the application registration page
- Create an account on the portal using your voucher serial number and pincode you purchased from the bank
- Enter your active e-mail address and desired password and submit to complete your account registration
- Now proceed to the Ghana prisons service recruitment portal Login page and login with your email address and password
- Complete the application form by providing all relevant information including your Bio,Geo and Academic information
- Attach and upload all the required documents in their appropriate space
- Click on the “submit” link to complete your application
After you have successfully submitted your application form, ensure you print out the completed application form and keep them safe for the next stage of the recruitment process.
How to Track Your Application on the Ghana Prisons Service Portal
To track your application progress on the C SERP Ghana Prisons Service portals, kindly:
- Visit the official Ghana Prisons Service recruitment portal at https://app.c-serpgh.com
- Click on the link that shows “Track My Application”
- Choose to either login with “Login With Serial & Pin” or “Email address and Application Password”
- Click on the “Sign In” link to access your profile
- Access the application status page to find out if you have been shortlisted.
Candidates seeking to check their applications are required to always use the Ghana Prisons portal login page, rather than depending on other third party websites for their application progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ghana Prisons Service portal?
The official recruitment portal for the ghana prison service (GPS) is https://gps.cserpgh.com. Applicants can visit the website to check eligibility requirements, apply for a position and track application progress.
What is the Latest News about Ghana Prisons Service recruitment?
The 2025 prison service recruitment has just concluded its training exercise and a new application form for recruitment is expected to start receiving applications for the 2026-2027 recruitment exercise between October to November 2026. Applicants seeking updates on when the announcement for the Ghana Prisons Service recruitment application form for registration will be out should always visit this page or visit the official GPS portal for up-to-date information.
When will the Ghana Prisons Service medical list be out?
The medical list will be out after the preceding recruitment phase is concluded. Candidates can check their names on the recruitment portal to find out if they have been shortlisted on the medical list, and to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment.
When will they call for the Ghana Prisons Service medicals?
Candidates who made it to the GPS medical list have already been invited in the month of April. And appointment letters have already started to be distributed to successful candidates.