The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced a three-day documentation and body selection exercise for qualified applicants who applied under its 2026/2027 Enlistment Exercise. The exercise is scheduled to take place from September 28 to 30, 2026, following the closure of the online application process on September 23. Applicants who have successfully qualified for this stage will receive text messages containing details of their assigned centers, reporting dates, and other instructions.
The documentation and body selection exercise will be conducted at designated centers in the Northern and Southern sectors. For applicants in the Northern Sector, the exercise will take place at the 4 Infantry Battalion, Uaddara Barracks, Kumasi. Applicants in the Southern Sector are to report to the Nicholson Stadium at the Air Force Base in Accra. Those who receive notifications are required to report to their designated centers on the specified dates and comply with all instructions issued by the Armed Forces.
The exercise marks the next major stage in the 2026/2027 recruitment process after the completion of online applications. It is expected to allow the Armed Forces to document and physically assess applicants who have progressed to this stage of the enlistment process. The GAF has urged qualified applicants to pay close attention to the information contained in the text messages sent to them.
Applicants are also expected to take note of their assigned centers, reporting dates, and all instructions communicated by the Armed Forces. The exercise forms part of the GAF's ongoing process to select eligible candidates for the 2026/2027 Enlistment Exercise. The GAF has therefore emphasized the importance of adhering to the instructions provided.
The documentation and body selection exercise is a crucial step in the recruitment process, ensuring that only eligible candidates are selected for enlistment. The GAF has assured applicants that the exercise will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner. Applicants are expected to report to their designated centers with all required documents.
The Ghana Armed Forces has recently undertaken several initiatives to improve its operations and personnel welfare. These include collaborations with other agencies to strengthen personnel wellbeing and the launch of Autism Awareness Month and Special Needs Centre projects. The GAF has also completed rescue operations and participated in development projects.
The GAF's recruitment process is ongoing, with various exercises and initiatives aimed at selecting and training eligible candidates. The documentation and body selection exercise is a key component of this process, and the GAF has urged applicants to prepare and report accordingly. The exercise will help the GAF to select the best candidates for the 2026/2027 enlistment.
Key points
- The Ghana Armed Forces has scheduled a three-day documentation and body selection exercise from September 28-30, 2026.
- The exercise will be conducted at designated centers in the Northern and Southern sectors.
- Applicants who have qualified for this stage will receive text messages with details of their assigned centers and reporting dates.
