The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a one-year mandatory national service program for Nigerian graduates who are below the age of 30. It was established in 1973 to foster national unity and development. The NYSC program consists of 2 main phases: 3 weeks orientation camp, and a primary assignment for the remaining part of the year. During the orientation phase, corps members are required to undergo a three-week orientation course in a camp where they are trained on various skills and values.
After the orientation, corps members are deployed to their primary assignments, which can be in different sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. They are expected to contribute their knowledge and skills towards the development of their host communities.
In addition to their primary assignments, corps members are also expected to engage in community development projects and contribute to national development. They often organize and participate in programs such as skill acquisition training, healthcare campaigns, environmental awareness campaigns, and youth empowerment programs.
At the end of the one-year service, corps members go through a passing-out process where they are evaluated and certified. They are presented with certificates of national service and are encouraged to utilize the skills and experiences gained during the service year in their future endeavors.
NYSC has become an integral part of the Nigerian educational system and has contributed significantly to national development by providing graduates with practical experience and promoting national integration.
How to Register For NYSC
To register for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nigeria, follow these steps:
- Get your higher institution degree (BSc or HND)
- Visit the NYSC official website at www.nysc.org.ng and click on “Online Registration” or visit the NYSC registration portal directly at https://portal.nysc.org.ng/nysc1/
- Read the instructions and guidelines provided on the NYSC online registration page. Closely observe the requirements and necessary documents.
- Click on “Fresh Registration” and fill in the required information such as your email address, and password, and activate the account through the link sent to your email address.
- Follow the prompts to provide your personal, educational, and medical details. Upload scanned copies of your passport photograph (in a specific format and size), your degree (BSc or HND) certificate, and other required documents.
- After completing the registration form, cross-check the information provided for accuracy. Make sure all details are correct.
- Submit your registration form on the portal and wait for the confirmation message. You will receive a message stating that your registration was successful and containing your NYSC registration number.
- Pay the NYSC registration fee online through the payment platform provided on the NYSC portal. The current registration fee is usually around 3,000 Naira.
- After successful payment, print out the online payment slip and the confirmation slip.
- Proceed to your institution’s Students Affairs Officer for verification of your documents. Your institution will then upload your details to the NYSC portal.
- Keep checking the NYSC portal for updates. You will be notified when your call-up letter is ready.
- Print out your call-up letter and follow the instructions provided. The call-up letter will contain your state of deployment, orientation camp address, and other important details.
- Attend the NYSC orientation camp on the specified date, along with all the necessary documents indicated in your call-up letter.
- Upon arrival at orientation camp other registrations like, bank registration, ID. Card registration, also redeployment registration if applicable can be done at the NYSC registration camp.
- After the assignment of place of primary assignments, every corps member is expected to pick the nearest hospital where they will be registered for the NHIS program.
- Continue to monitor the NYSC portal for updates and information throughout your service year.
When is the NYSC Registration
NYSC Registration for 2023 is closed but the registration for batch A for 2024 will commence by February 2024. The date of the commencement of the registration will be communicated at a later time, so keep following this site for updates.
