Immigration Recruitment: Government Justifies Reasons for Disqualifying Some Applicants, Details

Immigration Recruitment: Government Justifies Reasons for Disqualifying Some Applicants, Details

  • Two security service applicants have been disqualified, with the reasons sparking widespread online reactions, as many candidates debated the fairness of the process
  • This development comes as the facilitating state institution commenced the release of aptitude test results for all 2025/2026 security service applicants nationwide
  • Content creator Dora Esinam shared encouraging words with applicants who had not yet received their results and are still 'Pending' on the portal, calling for patience

Online discussions have surged after the reasons for disqualifying certain applicants from the recent Ghanaian security service recruitment came to light.

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The government explains why two security service applicants were disqualified after the aptitude tests in early 2026. Image credit: Ghana Army
Source: Facebook

Content creator Godwin Facult stressed the issue in a TikTok video, drawing attention to the disqualifications.

The video showcased two screenshots from the C-SERP portal, sharing the aptitude test results of two applicants who were disqualified, sparking widespread debate.

‘Disqualified’ test result sparks reactions

From the screenshots, one applicant was disqualified for failing to meet the minimum pass mark of 65% required on the aptitude test.

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The second applicant’s disqualification was linked to multiple proctoring violations that were said to have exceeded the permissible limit.

These details triggered widespread engagement online, with many applicants flocking to the comment sections to share their perspectives.

Discussions ranged from analysis of the test requirements to personal experiences with the recruitment process, highlighting the stakes involved in the ongoing selection.

For many, the disqualifications stressed the importance of adherence to examination standards and the impact of online platforms in shaping public discourse around the recruitment processes.

Watch the TikTok video below.

Dora Esinam encourages applicants with 'pending' status

Meanwhile, respected content creator Dora Esinam has courted online attention with her recent post, sharing encouraging words with security service applicants, particularly Category A candidates, who are still awaiting their aptitude test results, with the deadline set to close today.

Publication began on March 4, 2026, and many applicants have received updates confirming their status and whether they qualified for the next recruitment phase.

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Others, however, remain in anxious anticipation as their results continue to show 'Pending', fuelling eagerness and uncertainty among the waiting candidates.

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Dora Esinam's uplifting message to security service applicants inspires positivity amid an anxious wait for results. Credit image: Dora Esinam, Ghana Army/Facebook
Source: Facebook

In her trending Facebook post, Dora Esinam wrote a heartfelt message to applicants, emphasising patience and positivity:

"Category A, that’s 📌📌A. NVTI/JHS/SPORTSMEN/OTHER CERTIFICATES. Results are dropping today, and many people are already worried because their portal still shows ‘Pending.’ But let me ask you, is the day over yet?"

She continued:

"📌📌 It’s not easy to stay calm while others are already sharing testimonies, but remember every journey has its own timing. 📌📌❣️🤐 Just like a pregnant woman, every blessing needs its full term. Give your miracle the complete nine months to mature. When the time is right, your testimony will also arrive. Stay hopeful and keep the faith. 🙏✨ Akpe ❣️❣️🏇"

Dora Esinam’s words have resonated widely online, reminding Category A applicants to stay calm and optimistic while awaiting their results.

Read the full Facebook post below.

Applicants urged to screenshot aptitude test results

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that as several applicants across the country await the publication of their aptitude test results, Dora Esinam also stepped in with timely guidance.

In a Facebook post on March 4, 2026, the official date for the results to be published, 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 if their status showed 'qualified', ensuring that their identification details were clearly in the frame.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh