If you’ve been mobilized for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the first major step is successful registration at the orientation camp. To avoid being sent back home or denied entry, you must come with every required document and item. Below is the complete, current list of everything you need for camp registration in Nigeria as of the latest batches.
NYSC Requirements For Camp Registration
The necessary NYSC Requirements For Camp Registration include:
1. Mandatory Documents for Camp Registration
These are the original documents you MUST present at the camp gate and during registration:
- Call-Up Letter (printed in colour) This is the most important document. Print the coloured version from your NYSC dashboard. Black-and-white prints are usually rejected.
- Statement of Result or Certificate
- University graduates: Original statement of result or degree certificate endorsed by an authorized officer of your school.
- Polytechnic graduates: ND or HND statement/certificate.
- Foreign-trained graduates: You must have done JAMB regularization and present the original certificate plus evaluation from the Federal Ministry of Education.
- JAMB Admission Letter Compulsory for all Nigerian-trained graduates (universities and polytechnics). Print the original coloured copy from the JAMB portal.
- JAMB Result Slip (if applicable) Needed if you did JAMB regularization (especially part-time, sandwich, or foreign graduates).
- Recent Medical Fitness Certificate Must be issued by a government or military hospital (not private clinics). It should clearly state you are physically and mentally fit. Some camps now accept the online medical report generated from the NYSC portal after payment.
- Green Card Print the coloured copy of your payment and registration slip (commonly called the Green Card) from the NYSC portal.
- Valid Student ID Card or School ID from your institution.
- Recent Passport Photographs Minimum of 8–12 copies (white background, no eyeglasses, no head covering except for religious reasons).
- NIN Slip or National ID Card Your National Identification Number slip is now compulsory at the gate.
2. Items You Must Bring to Camp
Apart from documents, these personal items are checked during screening:
- White T-shirts (plain, round neck) – at least 4
- White shorts – at least 3 pairs
- White tennis shoes and socks
- Pillow and pillow case
- Mosquito net
- Bed sheet (preferably white or plain)
- Torchlight and power bank
- Toiletries (soap, sponge, sanitary pads, detergent, etc.)
- Bucket and bathing soap
- Waist pouch (for keeping your phone and money safe)
- Small padlock
- Original copies of all documents listed above + photocopies (at least 10 sets each)
- Face masks and hand sanitizer (still required in some camps)
- Cash (₦20,000 – ₦30,000 is enough for the whole 3 weeks)
3. What NOT to Bring to Camp
The following items will be confiscated or may get you decamped:
- Hair dryers, pressing irons, or any electrical appliance
- Sharp objects or knives
- Cars or motorcycles
- Hot plates or cooking utensils
- Expensive jewelry or gadgets
- Food items (you’ll be fed in camp)
4. Online Registration Requirements (Before Leaving Home)
Make sure you have completed these steps on the NYSC portal:
- Full online registration and payment
- Uploaded a clear passport photograph (white background)
- Printed your Call-Up Letter
- Printed your Green Card
- Completed the health status form and paid for the medical test (if required by your batch)
5. Special Cases
- Married women, pregnant women, or nursing mothers: Bring marriage certificate, change of name newspaper publication (if applicable), and medical reports.
- Military/para-military graduates: Bring discharge certificate or exemption letter.
- Age 30+ at the time of graduation: You are automatically exempted but still need to collect your exemption certificate online.
Conclusion: NYSC Requirements For Camp Registration
Getting turned back at the camp gate because of a missing document is one of the most painful experiences for any prospective corps member. Double-check NYSC Requirements For Camp Registration at least one week before your camp date. Print all documents in colour, make enough photocopies, and keep originals safe in a folder. Once you have the Call-Up Letter, Statement of Result/Certificate, Medical Fitness Certificate, JAMB Admission Letter, Green Card, and NIN slip, you are 95% ready.
Arrive early on the first day of camp (usually between 7 am and 2 pm) to avoid long queues. Follow the rules, stay healthy, and enjoy the orientation experience — it only happens once. Safe travels, and see you on the parade ground! Allawee awaits. 🇳🇬
