On this page, we will provide answers to the NYSC frequently asked questions by Prospective Corps Members (PCM).
In order to make this post easy to navigate and understand, we shall divide this page into two sections;
- Section one: is for frequently asked questions and answers concerning the NYSC online registration, while
- Section two: is frequently asked questions and answers concerning NYSC Orientation Camp.
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SECTION ONE
NYSC Frequently Asked Questions on REGISTRATION
1. How would I know when the NYSC Registration Portal is open?
NYSC online registration is not being done in secret. Once NYSC open the registration portal, the news will be everywhere.
For example, the news headline will be on nyscinfo, otondo, NYSC info page, etc.
2. Are there accredited centers for the NYSC online registration?
There used to be in the past, but there is no such thing anymore. You can register anywhere.
3. Which e-Mail address should I use during registration?
You can use any e-mail address, but gmail is better and recommended by NYSC.
4. Can I use the gmail I have before or should I create another one?
You can use the one you have before, but make sure you know the login password.
5. Can I do the registration with my smart phone?
Yes, but you have to connect the thumb-print scanner to your phone for bio-metric capturing. Or if you get to where thumbprint is required, save your work and then go to cyber cafe, and continue from where you stopped.
6. Can I use another person’s phone number to register?
No, make sure you use your active Nigerian phone number. It has to be your phone number.
7. Can someone do the thumb-printing for me?
No, you must do it yourself. If it is rejecting your fingers, keep trying until it accept it.
8. How is the choosing of state of choice look like?
You will be given an opportunity to select four(4) states of your choice during online registration and you will be posted to one out of the four.
9. Will I submit my BVN during online registration?
No, BVN is not required during online registration but you will need it in camp for opening of NYSC allowance account.
10. Must the name I used on my school documents match with the one on BVN?
Yes, if it does not match, go to your Bank and update your BVN. If your name on school documents varies from the one on your BVN, you may have big problem to open allowance account in orientation camp.
11. Does registering on the first or second day the Portal opened determined where I will be posted?
No, but it is important to register on time so that you would not be among left overs that will be pushed to another batch or stream.
12. Must I pay N2,786.24 to NYSC during registration?
No, it is optional! Though, my advice is for you to pay. If you pay the money, you will be able to print your Call-up letter on-line, and can reprint it in case you lose it. But if you do not pay, you will go to your Institution for collection your Call-up letter, in case of lose, there will be no replacement.
13. Do I need a passport photograph for NYSC registration?
Emphatically, Yes! The background color must be white or off-white
14. Can I do online registration if my school has not uploaded their Senate list?
No! You school has to upload Senate list first.
15. If I don’t see my name on the senate list, what should I do?
Once you name is not on the senate list, complain to your Institution, they are responsible for uploading of senate list.
16. My name on JAMB is different from the one my school used in mobilizing me, will it be a problem to me?
Yes, it is a problem! If the one with JAMB is the error one, then go to JAMB for correction but if the one with your Institution is the error, go to your Institution for correction.
17. Is Medical certificate of fitness compulsory?
Yes, it is needed in camp for physical registration, but if you wish to redeploy on medical ground, then you also need to obtain Medical report.
18. Should Medical Certificate of Fitness be handwritten or typed?
It should be typed.
19. Is it possible for Schools to upload Senate list during online registration?
Yes, it is possible!
20. Does NYSC request for O’level in orientation camp?
No, except for foreign trained graduates who are required to produce original of all documents uploaded during online registration.
21. Is it compulsory for my name to be on the JAMB matriculation list before I will be mobilized?
Yes, you name must be there; but for foreign trained graduates, they don’t need such.
22. Is the original ND result required in camp for Polytechnic graduates?
Yes, but if you don’t have the original, please go to camp with the statement.
23. How do I correct spelling mistakes in my name?
Yes, there is provision for you to apply for change of name. Click here to see procedures
24. How do I correct wrong date of birth?
This can be corrected from your dashboard, Click Here to see procedures
26. How do I correct wrong course of study?
This can also be corrected from your dashboard, Click Here to see procedures
27. How do I correct wrong class of study degree?
28. How do I correct wrong qualification?
NYSC FAQ on ORIENTATION CAMP
29. Are we going to be given pillows and foam in camp?
You will be given mattresses without pillows, however, you can buy a pillow from Mammy market.
30. If I go to camp with a mosquito net, and I was given upper bunk space, where will I get tent poles?
You will meet the ones left by previous Corps members or you can go with some nails but sure they don’t see at the gate but they will seize it from you.
31. I heard that sometime, Corpers will be given Condoms to do it, is true?
To do what?? Condoms may be given to you during HIV sensitization CDS in camp but not for you to do it in camp. If caught in that act, you will be decamped immediately.
32. I hear about camp thieves, how can one do laundry without losing ones clothes
Use temporary marker to write your name on all your properties. doing that would help to deter camp thieves.
33. Are there barbers or saloon for ladies in camp?
Yes, there are barbers. But for girls, I advice you plait your hair before coming because soldiers wont give you time for your hair.
34. Are their dry cleaners in orientation camp?
Yes, you will see many of them, and they can Iron you cloths as well.
35. Is attending churches on Sunday compulsory?
No!
36. What are the best way to safeguarding one’s phones and money?
Your waist bag, make sure you always tie it around your waist even when sleeping.
37. Are guys allowed to visit female hostels?
No! Don’t go near there, the same thing applicable to female, don’t go near boys hostel.
38. What is the best way to safeguarding one’s clothes?
Buy padlock, and always use it to lock your luggage.
39. Can I go to camp a day before the opening date?
Yes, it is allowed especially if you are posted to far place.
40. I’m a good instrumentalist, can I go to camp with my guitar or piano?
Yes, it is allowed
41. Can I go to camp with my spouse?
Lolz, don’t try it
42. I have car, motorcycle and bicycle. Can I go to camp with any of them?
No, it is not needed.
43. If am assigned to a particular bank during account opening, must I open account with that bank?
No, if you think that bank is not good enough, leave it for other bank.
44. How many days would I stay in camp?
21 days only
44. Are pregnant and nursing mothers allowed in camp?
Yes, but they won’t be allowed to lodge in camp like other otondo. They will stay off-camp, and be going to camp for their registrations.
45. Are there ATM in NYSC orientation camp?
Most of the camp has no working ATM, please go with enough cash.
46. When does parade start in the morning?
As early as 4:30am, but you are required to wake up around 4:00am, and then use 30 minutes to brush teeth and dress up.
47. Will they allow me to cook in camp?
No! NYSC will take care of your food, but you can buy “mama put” from Mammy market if your are not OK with NYSC food.
48. Can I go to camp with garri to soak?
Yes, it is allowed.
49. Will soldiers beat or shoot us if we err in orientation camp?
No, soldiers are not permitted shoot or beat any one in the orientation, they can only give you military punishment like juggling, squatting etc.
50. Is laptop allowed in NYSC camp?
No, don’t come to the NYSC orientation camp with a laptop. The camp security will seize it.
51. I hear that NYSC is a scam, how true is that?
NYSC is not a scam, don’t mind those trying to paint it black.
The above are the NYSC Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. If you have other questions, go to the comment section below.
The date of birth I registered during my jamb registration is highly difference with my original DOB which is not my fault its from the cafe man , and I paid for the correction of the DOB through jamb office, at the end jamb asked me to bring my WAEC result for the correction while I don’t have it, because I only have NABTEB.
And also my name came out since batch C 2022, because most of my set finished their serving, pls!!! what I have to do?
Please the number I use to register on my portal is no longer active, what should I do?
Please the number I use during registration is no longer active what can I do?
I registered for batch A but my call up letter was not ready. Obviously it’s stream 2. Please I want to know if am to do any form of registration before the camp date.
The date on my fitness certificate is 9th of March 2021 with expectation of getting my call up on the 10th of March after my online registration but my service is now scheduled for May which is stream 2. Can I still make use of this one?
Am being deployed for batch a stream 1 2021 batch but I don’t want to go due to money aspect and I already printed my call up letter.can I go when stream 2 are going
Please when are they going to open nysc registration for batch b stream 2
Please,i received my callup letter,but i was unable to go to camp.Is it possible to go with the next stream?
Will my state of deployment be changed because i applied for direct posting
Please, someone should reply to this
Hii
I just registered for nysc on 2nd of july and I have been deployed to oyo state. The deployment date is 10th of March (backdated) of which the callup letter and green cards were only sent to me on Saturday 4th of July.
Kindly guide me on what to do.
Thanks
Please how do I refund allowances for remobilisation. Who do I pay to,how do I pay and how do I upload evidence of payment online. Thank you
Please can I come to camp with all my laugages,so as not to come back after camp, if I’m posted to a far place. Thanks
Yes, it is allowed but beware of camp thieves.
Is there needs for me to go with many of my clothes and shoes
Hello Gabriel, there is no need for that since NYSC would still give you Two Weeks Leave to travel to your home after camping & documents at Place of Primary Assignment. But if you are being posted to a very far place, and you do not want to travel home after camping,then go with many clothes and shoes….thank you
I need an adequate clarification about this…. I run two accounts with different name,but it is only one of the account that match with the name on my school identity card.. and since the case is now one BVN stand for all accounts.. what I should I do
We didn’t say name on your bank account. What is required is the name on your BVN, so find out how your name is written on your BVN, if it doesn’t match, then go to bank you did the BVN for update.
Will I need to go to my sch to revalidate
No, re-validation will be done online at the NYSC portal
Please how can i get my name to be included in the jamb matriculation list. And i checked my jamb admission status the institute i graduated from is different from the one jamb gave me,how can i correct that.
Reprint your JAMB admission letter and submit a copy to you school admission officer.
U have to do jamb regularization
As long as jamb offered u admission also the school, your name will be included in the jamb matriculation list with a different course been offered. But never a problem, u can go to camp with that different course from the one u offered in school,but adviceable u go to jamb office for change of course as soon as possible that if u have cash to do that. It never a problem.okay!