The Ghana Police Service has announced that medical examinations for candidates selected in the recent recruitment exercise will commence on November 7 and continue through November 8, 2024.
Successful candidates who have received SMS notifications are required to attend the medical assessments at designated locations in Accra.
In a press statement issued by Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Assistant Commissioner of Police and Director of Public Affairs, candidates will undergo medical examinations at the following sites:
– Police Church premises, near 37 Military Hospital
– Police Church premises, Odorkor
– Police Interdenominational Church premises, Police Depot, Tesano
– Formed Police Unit (FPU) Headquarters, Police Depot, Tesano
– Detective Training School, Police Depot, Tesano
– Police Academy, Police Depot, Tesano
Candidates are advised that the cost of the medical examination is Nine Hundred and Eighty Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 980.00), which is the only fee required during this recruitment process.
Medical exams evaluate candidates’ physical and psychological fitness while identifying any health issues that could affect their ability to serve.
The Police Service has also issued a warning to candidates and the public, urging vigilance against fraud. It cautions that any person demanding payments beyond the specified medical examination fee should be reported as a fraudster.
“We, therefore, wish to caution the successful candidates in particular and the public in general, that anyone who demands any other payment from any person should be considered a fraudster and must be reported to the Police. We also wish to caution the unsuccessful candidates against making payment to any person demanding money under the pretext of assisting them to be recruited. Meanwhile, unsuccessful candidates have been notified accordingly and we wish them better luck next time,” the statement read.
On August 7, the Police Service launched a recruitment drive, inviting qualified Ghanaians to apply for positions in the categories of General Duty Recruits and Graduate General Duties. Applicants were required to meet several general criteria, including being a Ghanaian citizen, demonstrating good character, and having no criminal record. The deadline for submitting applications was August 13. Those who were shortlisted subsequently participated in a nationwide examination held on October 12.
