NYSC Releases Step-by-Step Guide for Date of Birth Correction on Portal

NYSC Releases Step-by-Step Guide for Date of Birth Correction on Portal

Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has outlined the procedure for prospective corps members seeking to correct their dates of birth on the NYSC portal following the release of call-up letters for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise.

The scheme said affected prospective corps members (PCMs) must obtain a 19- or 20-digit WAEC Verification Pin before initiating the correction process on the portal. According to NYSC, candidates are required to complete their registration and log in to their dashboard to access the date-of-birth correction link.

Step-by-Step Procedure for NYSC Date of Birth Correction

To correct a date of birth on the NYSC portal, prospective corps members should follow these steps in order:

1. Obtain WAEC Verification Pin – Get a 19 or 20-digit WAEC Verification Pin from WAEC or any authorized bank branch. This pin is required to sync your details with the WAEC database.

2. Log in to Your Dashboard – Submit your initial registration, then log in to your NYSC dashboard to access the correction features.

3. Locate the Correction Link – Click on the “Correction of Date of Birth” link within your dashboard options.

4. Enter Your Details – Input your WAEC Verification Pin, select your WAEC Type, choose your Year of Examination, and enter your Examination Number.

5. Verify Information – Click on the “Verify” button to allow the system to sync your data with the WAEC database.

6. Submit or Cancel – Click SUBMIT to save your changes or CANCEL if you need to review the information further.

According to an NYSC clarification issued prior to the call-up letter release, the Date of Birth correction option only becomes available on PCM dashboards after call-up numbers have been issued. The NYSC urged prospective corps members to remain calm and assured them that once their call-up numbers are available, the portal will automatically reflect the correction option.

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Beyond date of birth correction, the NYSC also allows prospective corps members to request corrections for name (must exactly match certificates), course of study, class of degree, and qualification. The scheme directed prospective corps members whose names on their certificates or statements of results do not exactly match the names uploaded on the NYSC portal to contact their institutions and ensure the records are properly aligned before proceeding to camp.

The development comes as NYSC released call-up letters for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course. The scheme also warned that PCMs whose dates of graduation on their call-up letters do not match the dates on their statements of results will not be registered at orientation camps. NYSC advised affected candidates to resolve such discrepancies through their Student Affairs Officers (SAOs) before reporting to camp. The same warning applies to corps members with inconsistencies in their date of birth records.

The scheme announced that some prospective corps members deployed to Lagos State will undertake their orientation course in camps located in Ekiti, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun and Osun states. Similarly, some corps members posted to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will have their orientation exercise in Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kano and Kaduna states. The NYSC urged prospective corps members to print and sign their call-up forms ahead of registration at their respective orientation camps.

The date of birth correction process on the NYSC portal is free. The NYSC strongly advises all prospective corps members to triple-check their details before submitting their registration. Your Date of Birth, Date of Graduation, and Course of Study will appear on your Certificate of National Service or Exemption Certificate. Once you register at camp, you cannot correct these details anymore. Complete all necessary corrections before your orientation camp date to avoid issues during registration and ensure a smooth NYSC experience.

NYSC Releases Step-by-Step Guide for Date of Birth Correction on Portal