The official National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) websites are nysc.gov.ng and nysc.org.ng. Prospective corps members register and log in at portal.nysc.org.ng. From your dashboard you can complete mobilisation registration, print your call-up letter, check the Senate list, verify your certificate, and pay any required fees. The NYSC scheme is mandatory for Nigerian graduates under 30 (or under 35 for postgraduates) under the NYSC Act.
Official NYSC portals at a glance
| Purpose | URL |
|---|---|
| Main NYSC website (news, info) | nysc.gov.ng |
| Alternative main site | nysc.org.ng |
| Registration / login dashboard | portal.nysc.org.ng |
| Mobilisation status | portal.nysc.org.ng (after login) |
| NYSC SAED (skills) portal | saed.nysc.org.ng |
How to log in to the NYSC portal
- Visit portal.nysc.org.ng.
- Click Login.
- Enter the email address and password you used during online registration.
- Click Resume or Sign In.
- Your dashboard opens — you can update your profile, print documents, and check mobilisation status.
If you forget your password, click Forgot Password and follow the email reset link.
What you can do on the NYSC portal dashboard
1. Register for NYSC mobilisation
When NYSC opens registration for a batch (Batch A, B, or C), the dashboard switches from “No Active Registration” to “Register”. You complete biodata, upload your photo, pick state preferences, and pay any required fee.
2. Print your call-up letter
Once mobilisation closes and posting is published, log in to download and print your call-up letter. The letter shows your call-up number and the orientation camp address. Print on A4 paper.
3. Check the Senate list
Before mobilisation, your university must submit your name on the Senate list. Verify your name is on it by logging in to your dashboard. If missing, contact your school’s NYSC liaison officer.
4. Verify your NYSC certificate
Employers can verify the authenticity of an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate by entering the certificate number on the verification page on the portal.
5. Track payment status
If you’ve paid for any NYSC service (e.g. revalidation, certificate replacement), use the payment status section to confirm receipt.
6. Foreign-trained graduates
Graduates of overseas universities use the dedicated Foreign PCM link on the dashboard to upload transcripts, evaluation reports, and travel records for mobilisation.
7. Biometric instructions
NYSC uses biometric capture during registration and at orientation camp. The portal lists the device and image specs you must meet.
8. Accredited institutions
Confirm that your school’s programme is NYSC-accredited. Unaccredited courses cannot be mobilised.
Common NYSC portal problems
- Site not loading: NYSC servers slow down on the first day of registration. Try at off-peak hours (very early morning).
- Wrong email/password: use the same email/password from initial sign-up. Reset via the forgot-password link.
- “No Active Registration”: means the current batch isn’t open yet. Watch nysc.gov.ng for batch dates.
- Senate list missing: contact your university’s NYSC desk; they upload the list.
- Payment not reflecting: wait 24 hours, then email [email protected] with your transaction reference.
FAQs
What is the official NYSC website?
nysc.gov.ng for news and announcements, portal.nysc.org.ng for registration and login.
Who is eligible for NYSC?
Nigerian graduates of universities and HND holders from polytechnics, under the age of 30 (under 35 for postgraduates) at graduation.
How do I print my NYSC call-up letter?
Log in at portal.nysc.org.ng after posting is announced, click Print Call-up Letter, and print on A4.
How long is NYSC service?
One year: a 3-week orientation camp, 11 months of primary assignment (Place of Primary Assignment, PPA), and a passing-out parade.
How much does NYSC pay corps members?
The Federal Government allowance (popularly called “allawee”) is ₦77,000 per month, paid into the corps member’s bank account.
Can I do NYSC twice?
No. NYSC is a one-time programme. A second degree does not require a fresh service year.
What is the difference between exemption and discharge?
A discharge certificate is issued after completing the one-year service. An exemption certificate is issued to those over 30 at graduation, military/paramilitary personnel, and a few other categories.
Read also:
How to print your NYSC call-up letter
How to check JAMB admission status
Disclaimer
This page is an independent guide on NYSC processes. We are not affiliated with the National Youth Service Corps. For official notices, always check nysc.gov.ng.
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