The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Orientation Course will officially commence on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, across all orientation camps nationwide.
The announcement confirms the start of activities for prospective corps members following months of anticipation, marking the beginning of another service year under the NYSC scheme.
Key Dates and Schedule
According to the official schedule released by the NYSC, reporting and registration for the 2026 Batch ‘A’ corps members will begin on January 21 and run until midnight on January 23, 2026. Prospective corps members are expected to complete all registration formalities within this window at their respective orientation camps.
The swearing-in ceremony, a major highlight of the orientation programme, is scheduled to take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, officially inducting the corps members into national service.
The orientation course will span three weeks, with the closing ceremony fixed for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after which corps members will be posted to their various places of primary assignment (PPA).
The orientation course will be held simultaneously in all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continuing NYSC’s long-standing tradition of nationwide participation and integration.
During the camp period, corps members will undergo paramilitary drills, lectures, skill acquisition training, and cultural integration activities, designed to prepare them for the service year ahead.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has officially announced the registration dates for its 2025 Batch B Stream II orientation exercise. According to the timetable released on the NYSC portal, the registration process will commence on Monday, September 8, 2025, and will run until Saturday, September 13, 2025.
This announcement is crucial for all prospective corps members (PCMs), both locally trained and foreign-trained graduates, who are expected to participate in the scheme’s one-year mandatory national service.
Printing of Deployment & Call-up Letters (Institutions & PCMs)
September 21 – 23, 2025
Registration Guidelines for PCMs
To ensure a smooth process, PCMs are advised to take note of the following:
NYSC Portal: Registration should be done strictly on the official NYSC portal (www.nysc.gov.ng). Avoid unofficial sites to prevent scams.
Required Information for Local Graduate: Valid email address and phone number, NIN (National Identification Number, Matriculation/JAMB number for verification, Recent passport photograph (white background recommended)
Requirements for Foreign-Trained Graduates: – International passport and student visa, Original degree or HND certificate, WAEC/NECO/GCE results with scratch cards for verification, Transcript (if applicable), Physical verification at designated centers between September 14 and 18, 2025.
Biometric Capture: During registration, all PCMs are expected to complete biometric fingerprint capture.
Call-Up Letter Printing: From September 21 to 23, 2025, PCMs will be able to print their call-up letters. Those who paid during registration can print directly from the portal, while others must collect from their respective institutions.
After registration and call-up letter issuance, PCMs will be deployed to various states across Nigeria for the orientation camp exercise. The official camp opening date for Batch B Stream II will be communicated by the NYSC in due course.
During the three-week camp, PCMs will undergo:
Orientation and training
Lectures on national integration and youth development
Skills acquisition programs
Parade and drills
Swearing-in ceremony
Prospective corps members are advised to begin preparations early, gather all necessary documents, and strictly adhere to NYSC guidelines. Timely registration is essential, as the portal will automatically close after the set deadline of September 13, 2025.
For updates, always check the official NYSC website and verified media outlets.
