"There was an advert in the daily newspapers in March this year asking qualified applicants with minimum qualifications of first degree in Mathematics, Science and Education to apply. In all, about 18,000 applications were received and 5,000 qualified applicants have been shortlisted," the statement added.

The statement added that West African Examinations Council (WAEC)  has been contracted to "conduct a selection test for the shortlisted applicants in English, Mathematics and Science. A fee has been charged which will subsequently be transferred to WAEC for the conduct of the examination."

"Successful applicants must be prepared to accept posting to places where their services will be most needed," the statement said.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to write the selection test on Saturday, 21st May, 2016 at the following WAEC Centers:

Greater Accra and Eastern         Tema WAEC Centre

Volta                                         Ho WAEC Centre

Ashanti                                      Kumasi WAEC Centre

Brong-Ahafo                              Sunyani SHS

Central                                      Mfantsipim SHS

Western                                    Adisadel SHS

Northern , Upper East,

and Upper West                         Tamale WAEC Centre