A new chapter in security services recruitment is set to begin in Ghana, as the Ministry of the Interior has announced that the 2025/26 Centralised Services E-Recruitment Portal (C-SERP) aptitude test will be conducted entirely online. This development, detailed in a recent Ministry statement, marks a significant shift in how applicants aspiring to join the nation’s security agencies will be assessed. The online aptitude test forms a central part of the recruitment process for the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service, and Ghana Immigration Service. To ensure fairness and a smooth examination experience, applicants are required to participate using a computer equipped with a webcam and microphone, an upgrade reflecting the growing integration of technology into national processes. The test will be administered in three distinct category lots, tailored to applicants’ qualifications. Category A, comprising NVTI, JHS, sportsmen, and other certificate holders, will face 30 questions and later participate in a trade test based on their chosen trade area. Category B, which includes HND, Degree, and Master’s holders, as well as Category C for WASSCE applicants, will each tackle 60 questions. For all categories, the pass mark is set at 65 percent. Timelines for the aptitude test have been carefully structured. Category A candidates will sit for their test from Tuesday, 10th February to Friday, 13th February 2026. Category B applicants are scheduled from Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th February, while Category C will be assessed between Wednesday, 18th and Sunday, 22nd February 2026. Each applicant must log in to their respective recruitment portals within these periods to access the exam link. In a move to streamline information, the Ministry will send SMS notifications to all qualified candidates, confirming their test periods and instructions. Importantly, those who have applied to multiple security services will only need to take the aptitude test once—except in cases where they applied under different categories or across agencies. The Ministry of the Interior has urged all applicants to prepare thoroughly and adhere strictly to the guidelines, emphasizing that readiness and compliance are key to a successful recruitment process in this digital era. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen