Applicants Share Frustration over ‘Pending’ Status as Deadline Nears, ‘Sir Faculty, I Am Scared Oo’
Internal security service applicants have expressed frustration over the “Pending” status displayed on the C-SERP portal, as the deadline for result updates approaches.
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Source: Facebook
Responding to a TikTok video, many candidates shared their confusion over the term Pending used on the portal.
Several applicants noted that while some results show Qualified, others remain listed as Pending, with no indication of disqualification for anyone so far.
The mixed status has left candidates anxious as they await confirmation of their eligibility for the next phase of the recruitment exercise. Many have turned to social media to voice their concerns, emphasising both the stress and uncertainty associated with the waiting period.
This growing discussion online highlights the pressures candidates face during high-stakes recruitment, underscoring the importance of timely communication and clarity from the facilitating state institution.
Read the interesting comments on this TikTok post.
Medical screening to begin on March 16, 2026
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior, the facilitating body for recruitment into Ghana’s internal security services, has officially announced the commencement date for the medical screening phase of the 2026/2025 recruitment exercise.
Source: Facebook
In a press statement published on March 4, 2026, the Ministry stated that applicants who successfully passed the aptitude test are required to undertake the medical screening, which will begin on Monday, March 16, 2026.
"All applicants who pass the Aptitude Test are to prepare themselves for the Medical Screening Phase starting on Mon, [March 16, 2026] at the various screening regions selected by applicants during the online application phase," the press release read.
The Ministry confirmed that the screening exercise will be held in various regions across Ghana, ensuring ease of access and convenience for applicants nationwide.
The cost of the medical screening has not yet been communicated, leaving applicants with just seven days to make necessary preparations.
Multiple applicants scheduled for one medical screening
The Ministry clarified that applicants who applied for multiple services will undergo only one medical screening, irrespective of the number of agencies to which they applied.
"Successful applicants will be able to proceed to the Medical Screening phase of the recruitment process, which will be conducted only once for qualifying applicants, irrespective of the number of Agencies the applicant applied to," the statement added.
This development marks a major improvement in the recruitment process.
Previously, applicants were required to undergo multiple body checks based on the number of services they applied for, resulting in wasted time and resources for both the candidates and the authorities.
The new single-screening approach has sparked positive energy and relief among applicants.
Read the Facebook details below.
Government issues new schedule for results publication
The full press release, issued via the Ministry of Interior's Facebook platform, outlines the schedule for the publication of aptitude test results:
- Category A – March 4 and 5, 2026
- Category B – March 6 and 7, 2026
- Category C – March 8 and 9, 2026
The Ministry emphasised that only those who pass the aptitude test will proceed to the medical screening. This announcement also follows the publication of revised timelines for result releases, which have already drawn significant attention online.
Security service applicants are encouraged to prepare promptly for the screening, marking a more efficient and streamlined approach in Ghana’s recruitment process.
Source: Facebook
Applicants urged to screenshot aptitude test results
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that as several applicants across the country await the publication of their aptitude test results, a popular Ghanaian content creator, Dora Esinam, stepped in with firm and timely guidance.
In a Facebook post on March 4, 2026, the official date communicated by the government for the commencement of publication of results, she urged candidates to act swiftly and strategically when checking up on the CSERP portal.
Dora Esinam advised security service applicants to immediately take a screenshot as soon as their status showed 'qualified', ensuring that their identification details were clearly captured in the image for added safety.
Source: YEN.com.gh
