In this article we will be discussing and also give answers to frequently asked questions about NYSC.

Are you a Prospective Corp Member(PCM), this content is meant for you, we have outlined several questions asked by corp members who are yet to be or already mobilized for National Youth Service.

Below are several questions researched and answered that can aid you understand requirements, DOs and DONTS in the Youth Service camp.

1. How would I know when the NYSC Registration Portal is open?

It is not being done in secret, once the registration portal is opened the news will be everywhere.  

2. Are there accredited centers for the NYSC online registration?

Yes 
Locate an accredited cafe for your online registration.
You cant 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. It’s not advisable to use Yahoo mail because of delay in getting confirmation code 

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?

No, you cant complete registration with your Smart phone you can start but you cant complete it.
Visit an accredited cafe as explained before 

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 thumbs printing for me?

No! You must do it by yourself. If it is rejecting your fingers, keep trying until it accept it. Use spirit or water to clean your hands before trying again if you are having difficulties

8. How is the choosing of state of choice look like?

You cant choose the states you want NYSC will only ask you to select states youve visited.

9. Will I submit my BVN during registration?

No, BVN is not required during registration but you will need it in camp for opening of your allowance account.(not a very serious issue as it could be rectified even in camp )

10. Must the name I used on my school documents match with the on BVN

Yes, if does not match, go to your Bank and update your BVN to make it match; if not you may have problem opening allowance account in NYSC 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 stream or batch.

12. Must I pay to NYSC during registration?

Yes
For online registration and to the cafe man for workmanship 6000 to 7000 depending on your location, see steps to register here

13. Do I need a passport photograph for NYSC registration?

Emphatically, Yes! The background color must be white.

14. Can I do online registration if my school has not uploaded their Senate list?

No! Your 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... Contact Admin? to get your own, see steps to apply for online relocation

18. Should Medical Certificate of Fitness be handwritten or typed?
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It must be gotten from government hospital contact Admin for your own and how to use it provided you know your Genotype and blood group

(Only Admin)

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, your name must be there; and if your name isnt there contact admin  to rectify that for you 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 changes of name on the dashboard when you have successfully registered 

24. How do I correct wrong date of birth?

This can be corrected from your dashboard using your WAEC details and WAEC verification pin 

26. How do I correct wrong course of study?

This can also be corrected from your dashboard

27. How do I correct wrong class of study degree?

On your dashboard 

28. How do I correct wrong qualification?

On your dashboard 

29. Are we going to be given pillows and foam  in camp?

You will be given mattresses without pillows, however, you can buy 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?

NO, 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 there dry cleaners in orientation camp?

Yes, you will see many of them, and they can Iron your cloths as well.

35. Is attending churches on Sunday compulsory?

No! But there is church and mosque in camp 

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. Not try am o

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?

NO, unless both of you are deployed to the same state 

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?
Yes, Open account with any bank assign to you in camp .

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 stand in NYSC orientation camp?

Yes
Youll get POS stand in camp, Ill advise you go with lot of cash because POS charges there is something else

46. When does parade start in the morning?

As early as 4:30am/5:00am, but you are required to wake up around 4:00/4:30am, 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 are in orientation camp?

No, soldiers are not permitted to shoot or beat any one in the orientation, they can only give you military punishment like juggling, squatting etc.

50. Is laptop allowed in camp?

No, don’t come with it.

51. I heard that NYSC is a scam, how true is that?

NYSC is not a scam, don’t mind those trying to paint it black.

52. JAMB gave me Admission but my school changed the course 

Youll do JAMB Regularization  

53. JAMB didnt give me admission at all, its school that gave me Admission 

Youll do JAMB Regularization.