OHCSOffice of the Head of the Civil Service
Governed by the 1992 Constitution and the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327), the Civil Service upholds the constitutional mandate of delivering public services with neutrality, efficiency, and accountability.
The Ghana Civil Service is the administrative arm of the Executive branch of government. It comprises ministries, departments, and agencies that implement government policies and deliver public services to citizens.
Governed by the Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDCL 327) and the 1992 Constitution, the Civil Service operates under the principle of political neutrality, ensuring continuity of governance across administrations.
Ghana's Civil Service traces its origins to the colonial administrative structure established during British rule. Following independence in 1957, the Civil Service was reformed to serve the needs of the newly independent nation under the leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Article 190 of the 1992 Constitution establishes the Civil Service as part of the public services of Ghana. The Head of the Civil Service is appointed by the President in accordance with the advice of the Public Services Commission.