The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that it will hold a three-day documentation and body selection exercise from September 28 to 30, 2026, in Kumasi and Accra. This is a crucial stage in the recruitment process for the 2026/2027 enlistment exercise, which has attracted thousands of applicants. Applicants who have not checked their assigned centre risk missing out on this opportunity. The exercise follows the closure of the online application portal on September 23, 2026.
According to reports, the exercise has been organised around two sectors of the country, with applicants in the Northern Sector expected to report to the 4 Infantry Battalion at Uaddara Barracks in Kumasi, and those in the Southern Sector to report to the Nicholson Stadium at the Air Force Base in Accra. Qualified applicants will receive text messages confirming their reporting centre and specific instructions to follow on arrival. The GAF has advised applicants to read these messages carefully to avoid any confusion.
The GAF enlistment exercise is one of Ghana's most sought-after national recruitment drives, attracting thousands of hopefuls annually who see a career in the military as a path to stable employment. With the online application window now closed, the documentation and body selection stage represents a narrow and time-limited opportunity for applicants. Those who miss their assigned date or fail to appear at the correct venue risk being knocked out of contention for this year's intake.
Only applicants who have received a confirmation text message qualifying them for this stage are expected to show up at either centre. Those who applied but have not yet received any communication have been told to wait for official notification rather than travelling to Kumasi or Accra unconfirmed. The GAF has urged applicants to be vigilant and wait for official communication to avoid any inconvenience.
The exercise is scheduled to run for three days from September 28 to 30, 2026. Beyond this window, the subsequent stages of the 2026/2027 enlistment process will involve further evaluation and selection of candidates. Applicants are being urged to stay alert for any additional communication from the Ghana Armed Forces in the days following the exercise.
The Ghana Armed Forces has advised applicants to be prepared for the documentation and body selection exercise, which is a critical stage in the recruitment process. Applicants who have received confirmation text messages are expected to report to their assigned centres on time, with all required documents and materials. The GAF is expected to provide further information on the subsequent stages of the recruitment process in due course.
The 2026/2027 GAF enlistment exercise has generated significant interest among Ghanaian youth, with many seeing a career in the military as a way to serve their country and gain valuable skills and experience. The documentation and body selection exercise is a critical stage in the recruitment process, and applicants who successfully complete this stage will be considered for further evaluation and selection.
Key points
- The Ghana Armed Forces will hold a three-day documentation and body selection exercise from September 28 to 30, 2026, in Kumasi and Accra.
- Applicants who have not checked their assigned centre risk missing out on this opportunity.
- Only applicants who have received a confirmation text message qualifying them for this stage are expected to show up at either centre.
