Security Service Recruitment: Govt Postpones Medical Screening, Applicants Advised to Await New Date
- Qualified security service applicants received an update on the medical screening exercise, signalling changes to the previous timeline
- The screening, initially set for March 16, 2026, was postponed by the government, which urged applicants to await the official new dates
- Applicants are urged to screenshot their ‘qualified’ status on the recruitment portal as proof, as protection against technical issues
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The Ministry of the Interior has issued a fresh update to qualified applicants in the ongoing security service recruitment process, announcing that the medical screening exercise scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16, 2026, has been postponed.
Source: Facebook
In a notice published on the official C-SERP recruitment portal, the ministry informed applicants that the exercise would no longer commence on the previously announced date.
Authorities assured candidates that a new schedule would be communicated soon.
According to the notice, all qualified applicants are expected to remain calm and stay attentive to further instructions as the recruitment process continues.
The ministry explained that once the revised timetable is confirmed, an SMS will be sent directly to eligible applicants, with details of the new date, designated centres, and specific time slots for the medical screening.
Officials emphasised that applicants should rely only on official communication from the recruitment portal and authorised government channels to avoid misinformation.
The medical screening stage is a crucial part of the recruitment process for security agencies under the Ministry of the Interior, including the Police Service, National Fire Service, Immigration Service, and the Prisons Service.
Only candidates who successfully passed the earlier aptitude tests will be eligible to participate in this phase.
Read the Facebook details below.
Fire Officer advises ahead of medical screening
In a related development, a Fire Officer urged aspiring security service personnel to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming medical screening scheduled to begin on March 16, 2027.
Speaking in a TikTok video, Officer Ekow Kakra emphasised the importance of adhering to proper medical protocols, particularly for those taking medications, including painkillers.
The Fire Services personnel advised candidates to carry a valid doctor’s prescription for any strong treatment or remedies they are using, warning that traces of unprescribed substances in the bloodstream could lead to immediate disqualification from the recruitment process.
“If you know you are taking any strong painkiller, ensure you attend the screening with a doctor’s prescription. Any unprescribed [medications] detected will lead to disqualification. Don’t waste your money if you cannot meet these requirements,” he shared.
The guidance seeks to prevent unnecessary disqualifications and ensure that all applicants meet the health standards required for service in the Fire Service, Police Service, and other security agencies under the Ministry of Interior.
Watch the TikTok video below.
Source: Facebook
Security services applicants urged to screenshot results
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that as several security service applicants awaited the release of the aptitude test results, Dora Esinam had offered guidance.
In a Facebook post on March 4, 2026, the official date for the results, she urged candidates to act swiftly and strategically when browsing the CSERP portal.
She advised applicants to immediately take a screenshot if their status showed 'qualified', ensuring their identification details were also clearly captured.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
