Aptitude Test: Govt Commences Publication of Category B Results, Sparking Jubilation
- The Ministry of Interior has officially begun releasing results for the second set of internal security service applicants, igniting online chatter and reactions
- This development follows the Ministry’s announcement that Category B applicants’ results would be published from March 6 to March 7, 2026, prompting eager anticipation
- Anxieties have mounted as some Category A applicants still have not received their aptitude test results, even after the official release deadline for their group had elapsed
Jubilation has risen among Category B internal security service applicants as the government begins the release of aptitude test results for this group.
Source: Facebook
In a press statement released on March 4, 2026, the facilitating state institution, the Ministry of Interior, announced that results for Category B applicants who applied with Degree and HND certificates will be released from March 6 to March 7, 2026.
This follows the earlier release of results for Category A applicants, those with Junior High School (JHS) certificates, which were published from March 4 to March 5, 2026.
Despite the official timeline, several Category A applicants have lodged complaints, noting that their online portals still display “Pending”, leaving them uncertain about their status.
Meanwhile, others have already received their results and are celebrating their “Qualified” status on the C-SERP portal.
The facilitators have yet to publicly address these complaints, leaving many applicants anxiously awaiting clarification.
Looking ahead, Category C applicants, those who applied with their WASSCE certificates, are scheduled to receive their aptitude test results from March 8 to March 9, 2026.
Only applicants who achieve “Qualified” status will be allowed to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment exercise, which is the medical screening.
Read the full press statement in the Facebook post below.
Applicants urged to keep screenshots of status
In a related development, 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.
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.
Source: YEN.com.gh
