Security Service Recruitment: Some Applicants Voice Frustration As Aptitude Test Deadline Looms
- Some security service applicants expressed concerns as the deadline for the release of aptitude test results approaches, highlighting anxiety over pending portal statuses
- The government has announced that the publishing of aptitude test results will conclude on March 9, 2026, and only qualified applicants will proceed to the medical screening
- Content creator Dora Esinam urged applicants to take screenshots of their portal status, especially when marked 'Qualified', to ensure solid proof in case of technical issues
Some Category C security service applicants have expressed concerns that their recruitment portal status continues to show 'Pending', as the deadline for the release of aptitude test results approaches.
Source: UGC
Commenting on a TikTok video shared by Ekow Kakra, several applicants detailed their frustrations over the delayed updates, highlighting the anxiety of not knowing whether they would proceed to the next phase.
While some candidates have received updates confirming either their qualification or disqualification, others said they remain in limbo with only minutes to the official timeframe given for result publication.
The waiting period has heightened tension among applicants eager to continue in the internal security service recruitment process.
The unfolding situation has sparked widespread discussion online, with applicants using social media platforms to share experiences, seek advice, and express hope that their efforts will be recognised.
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.
In one of her Facebook updates, she shared 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.
Others, however, remained in anxious anticipation as their results continued to show 'Pending', fueling eagerness and uncertainty among the waiting candidates.
Source: Facebook
In her trending Facebook post, Dora Esinam wrote a heartfelt message to applicants, emphasising patience and positivity.
Her post reads, in part:
"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?
"🥰 Yes, waiting is never easy. It comes with mixed emotions, the hope of success and the fear of failure. 😀🤔
"📌 But instead of worrying yourself, why not hold on to the positive side of the story? ❣️
"📌 My dear Amina, relax and give it a little more time. I truly appreciate everyone’s patience."
Dora Esinam’s words have resonated widely online, reminding Category A applicants to stay calm and optimistic while awaiting their results.
See her full Facebook post below.
Government revises schedule for test results release
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior officially addressed growing concerns among applicants over the release of aptitude test results for Ghana’s security service recruitment exercise.
Following widespread frustration, the management of the recruitment exercise issued a timeline for the publication of results, bringing clarity to applicants nationwide.
The official press release from the facilitating state institution reads as follows:
"All applicants are to note that, from Wednesday, [March 4, 2026], the results and qualification status of all applicants who took the online test will be published on the applicant portal in the underlisted order.
"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."
Source: UGC
The breakdown of results by category is as follows:
- Category A – March 4 and 5, 2026
- Category B – March 6 and 7, 2026
- Category C – March 8 and 9, 2026.
Applicants who pass the aptitude test are expected to prepare for the Medical Screening Phase from March 16, 2026, at the various screening regions selected during the online application process.
This new schedule has clarified initial confusion, as the results will now be published in phases according to applicant category, ensuring a systematic and organised process.
See the Facebook details below.
Applicants urged to screenshot aptitude test results
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that as several security service applicants across the country await the publication of their aptitude test results, a popular Ghanaian content creator stepped in with timely guidance.
In a Facebook post on March 4, 2026, the official date communicated by the government for the commencement of publication of results, Dora Esinam urged candidates to be strategic when checking the CSERP portal.
She advised security service applicants to immediately take a screenshot as soon as their status showed 'qualified', and to ensure that their identification details were clearly captured in the screenshot for extra safety.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
