PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION, GHANA

Efficiency, Accountability and Integrity
Who do I complain to about unfairness and unethical practices suffered from a public service organization or its official?
March 31, 2022

You are at liberty to report to the Commission. The issues of concern may include employment in the public services, management of the personnel of the organization, unethical conduct by an officer of the public services, and non-delivery of contracted services by a public service organization. Send your report to:                                     The Secretary,                                     Office […]

How and where do I express my satisfaction or dissatisfaction about my experience with a public service?
March 30, 2022

You may express your satisfaction or otherwise as indication of degree of satisfaction or dissatisfaction per the statements below:  My last experience with public service was delivered by: .… (state the organization)…. and I was (tick as appropriate) very much satisfied…….,  satisfied, …… not satisfied ….  was disappointed…………. If you desire for redress, lodge a […]

What does the selection process involve?
March 30, 2022

The selection process will be spelt out in the job advertisements and may include writing of examination and physical examination depending on the agency recruiting Only shortlisted candidates are invited to oral interviews or to progress to the next level of the selection process Except in the security services, selection process into any position in […]

When can one apply for a job position in the public services of Ghana?
March 30, 2022

When a vacancy is declared, and an advert is posted either in the daily newspapers on the website of the Agencies Please note unsolicited applications will be put into the database of the agencies and may be used when the need arises

What are the general conditions for recruitment into the Public Services of Ghana?
March 30, 2022

There must be an available vacancy There must be confirmation of Financial clearance by the Ministry of Finance The applicant must have the relevant qualification and experience required for the position The applicant must pass an assessment interview and/or examination Applicant must be medically fit for the job Be a Ghanaian and at 18 years […]

How can one gain employment into the Ghana Public Service?
March 30, 2022

Recruitment into lower-level positions, that is the Deputy Director position and analogous grades and below has been decentralized to the various public services. You may contact the respective public service organisations or their websites for detailed recruitment processes and procedures. Recruitment into the Director positions and above, are done by the President acting upon the […]

What is the difference between the Public Service and the Civil Service of Ghana?
March 30, 2022

The public service of Ghana covers a broad range of institutions/organizations which are paid for by the State to provide state services to the public. The Public Service includes the Civil Service. The Civil is the bureaucrat wing of the government responsible for running government’s offices or departments. Refer to Article 190(1)a of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. […]