Security Service Recruitment: Government Officially Announces New Date to Commence Medical Screening
- The government has announced the new date for the medical screening for all qualified security service applicants, setting the stage for a smooth recruitment exercise
- Officials have addressed concerns about some applicants receiving fake SMS messages requesting payment for medical screening, urging vigilance and caution
- The government has outlined when official SMS notifications will be sent, educating security service applicants on how to distinguish between fake and real messages
The Ministry of Interior has officially announced the new commencement date for medical screening for qualified security service applicants in 2026.
Source: Facebook
In a press statement released on March 22, 2026, the ministry stated that the exercise would begin on April 7, 2026, at designated centres across all regions.
“Medical screening is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at designated centres across all regions,” the statement read.
Recruitment exercise: Government issues disclaimer on SMSes
The government cautioned applicants to disregard any alleged SMS notifications claiming to be from the ministry.
According to officials, these messages are fake and not issued by the Ministry of Interior.
The ministry clarified that official SMS notifications to applicants would only be sent between March 29 and 31, 2026.
“The Ministry of Interior and the recruiting agencies wish to inform all applicants that no SMS notifications regarding the medical screening have been sent. All legitimate messages will be issued between March 29–31, 2026.”
Applicants were also warned to be aware of fraudulent SMS messages requesting payment for medical screening.
All authentic communications will come from the authorised SMS sender ID, CSERP, the ministry emphasised.
The announcement comes as the government seeks to ensure a smooth and transparent medical screening process while protecting applicants from scams and misinformation.
Read the full press statement in the Facebook post below.
Fire Officer advises qualified security service applicants
Meanwhile, a Ghana National Fire Service officer has urged aspiring security service personnel to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming medical screening.
Speaking in a TikTok video addressed to applicants, Ekow Kakra emphasised adhering to proper medical protocols, particularly for those taking medications, including painkillers.
The fire officer advised candidates to carry a valid doctor’s prescription for any strong treatment or remedies they are using, or face serious consequences.
“If you know you are taking any strong painkiller, ensure you attend the screening with a doctor’s prescription. Any unprescribed [meds] detected will lead to disqualification. Don’t waste your money if you cannot meet these requirements,” he shared.
Kakra said all applicants should strive to meet the health standards required for service in the security agencies under the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Facebook
Applicants urged to screenshot aptitude test results
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 guidance.
In a Facebook post on March 4, 2026, the official date for the publishing of results, she urged candidates to act swiftly and strategically when checking up on the CSERP portal.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
