Category A Applicants Raise Alarm As Portal Still Shows ‘Pending’ After Deadline
- Some Category A security service applicants have drawn online attention, expressing confusion over their application status on the C-SERP portal
- Anxiety is growing as the March 6, 2026, deadline for aptitude test results teeters on the brink of passing, with several applicants still seeing “Pending” on their portals
- A Ghanaian woman advised applicants whose results read “Qualified” to screenshot their portals, capturing all details as proof against potential technical issues
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Tension is mounting as some Category A applicants in the ongoing internal security service recruitment have lamented that their portal status still reads ‘Pending’.
Source: UGC
Several affected applicants expressed their frustration online, stating that despite the timeline given for the release of the aptitude test results having elapsed, they had yet to receive updates on their status.
Their concerns surfaced prominently under a TikTok post related to the recruitment process, where several applicants took to the comment section to share their experiences.
According to them, while the official period for the release of the results had passed, their individual portals continued to display the 'Pending' status.
Meanwhile, other applicants have already received their results. For some, the portal indicates 'Qualified,' signalling that they have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Those who have obtained the 'Qualified' status are expected to begin preparing for the next phase of the exercise, which is the medical screening. The screening process is scheduled to commence on March 16, 2026.
Category A applicants include candidates who applied to join the security services using their Junior High School (JHS) certificates.
Read more of the cries of applicants in the comment section of the TikTok video below.
Applicants urged to keep screenshots of status
Moreover, a popular Ghanaian content creator, Dora Esinam, has stepped in with firm and timely guidance.
In a Facebook post shared in the early hours of March 4, 2026, Dora Esinam advised applicants to immediately take a screenshot as soon as their status reads “QUALIFIED,” ensuring that their identification details are clearly captured in the image.
She cautioned that with the C-SERP portal experiencing heavy traffic and technical instability, statuses could change without warning.
"The way the system is currently jamming and extremely busy. Because of this, updates may change unexpectedly," Dora wrote.
According to her, a screenshot could serve as critical evidence should an applicant’s status unexpectedly switch to “DISQUALIFIED,” providing a solid basis for any formal complaint to the relevant authorities.
"The moment you log into the portal and see your aptitude test status marked “QUALIFIED”, do not delay — SCREENSHOT IT IMMEDIATELY. That screenshot is your evidence. Ensure your ID is also captured," Dora added.
Her advisory message, delivered with urgency, has attracted widespread commendation online, with many praising her foresight and practical thinking.
Read the full Facebook post below.
Afenyo-Markin in trouble over recruitment scam claims
Meanwhile, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is to face Parliament’s Privileges Committee after his claims over corruption in the security services recruitment.
Minister for the Interior Mubarak Mohammed formally challenged Afenyo-Markin to substantiate the allegations.
Citi News reported that Mohammed filed an application in Parliament on March 3.
GBC News reported that he asked the House to compel the Minority Leader to prove claims that the recruitment exercise was illegal and that the introduction of an online application system through a third-party IT firm was placing an undue financial burden on applicants.
Afenyo-Markin publicly described the recruitment as a scam, raising concerns about transparency and cost implications for prospective applicants.
Source: Facebook
Presiding over proceedings, the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, ruled that the matter be referred to the Privileges Committee for investigation and report.
Rather than retreat, Afenyo Markin signalled readiness to defend his claims in the open and is pressing for a public hearing.
“Let the referral be made, let there be a public hearing. Let Afenyo-Markin, who these days is seen as perhaps, according to the allegation, saying something untruthful, and because of that, it is a breach of parliamentary privilege."
Read the X details below.
About the ongoing recruitment exercise
The recruitment exercises for personnel into the interior security services began on November 17, 2025.
The agencies recruiting are the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Prisons Service.
This recruitment has been unique in that it has had aptitude tests conducted online. This implementation is at the centre of Afenyo-Markin's allegations.
Technical hitches have also marred the digital element of the recruitment process, leading to some unplanned extensions.
Interior Ministry closes aptitude test mop-up exercise
The government recently concluded the mop-up exercise, which provided a second chance for applicants who experienced technical challenges during the initial test.
This opportunity allowed candidates across all categories, including Category A (NVTA and JHS holders), Category B (Degree and HND holders), and Category C (WASSCE certificate holders), to rewrite the aptitude test.
The electronic element promoted fairness and inclusivity, providing every eligible applicant a chance to earn a place in the Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, and Prison Service.
The Ministry of Interior earlier announced that the results of the aptitude tests will be published on March 4, 2026.
Aptitude test taker shares experience
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that concerns are mounting among some applicants to the Internal Security Service following reactions to the recent aptitude test.
Conversations online suggest anxiety, pressure, and emotional strain for several applicants.
In a TikTok video, a popular Ghanaian National Fire Service officer, Ekow Kakra, relayed comments submitted by individuals who had already sat for the examination.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
