NYSC Registration 2026 — Mobilization Batches, Requirements & Portal Guide

NYSC — compulsory for every graduate under 30

The National Youth Service Corps is mandatory for Nigerian graduates who were under 30 years at graduation. Service is one year: three weeks orientation camp, then primary assignment, CDS and passing-out.

The batch system

Batch A	Stream 1 & 2 — typically early year
Batch B	Stream 1 & 2 — mid year
Batch C	Stream 1 & 2 — late year
Registration portal	portal.nysc.org.ng
Fee	Registration itself is free (optional paid services like correction slips exist on the portal)

Eligibility checklist

Graduate of an accredited institution (Nigeria or foreign)
Under 30 at graduation — older = exemption certificate instead of service
JAMB admission letter / matriculation verification (for local graduates)
Valid NIN — the portal verifies identity against NIMC

Foreign graduates

Studied abroad? You'll upload your degree for evaluation and attend physical verification at an NYSC state secretariat before mobilization.

We track each batch's registration window, mobilization list and camp dates on the NYSC hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NYSC compulsory?

For graduates under 30 who want to work in Nigerian public service (and most private employers ask for the certificate too) — effectively yes.

What if I graduated after 30?

You don't serve — you receive an Exemption Certificate instead, which employers accept.

Can I choose my state of deployment?

Not officially — deployment is randomized, though the portal sometimes offers limited state selection during registration. Married women can request deployment to their spouse's state.