For thousands of Nigerian graduates every year, the NYSC program marks a major turning point/the bridge between student life and professional independence.
But before you can proudly wear the khaki uniform, there’s a crucial detail that must be accurate: your date of birth on the NYSC portal.
A single error in this detail can trigger unexpected problems, including delayed mobilization, wrongful exemption, or permanent mistakes on your Certificate of National Service.
In this complete guide, you’ll learn how to correct your date of birth on the NYSC portal safely, quickly, and correctly, while avoiding the common mistakes that cause rejection, delays, and unnecessary stress.
Why Correcting DOB Is Critical
Your NYSC portal pulls the date of birth primarily from your JAMB record, and verifies it using your WAEC certificate. If the DOB on your JAMB record doesn’t match your actual birth date, this can result in two major issues:
- Incorrect eligibility assessment — NYSC may see you as older than the age limit, leading to unintended exemption.
- Wrong DOB on your Certificate of National Service (CNS) — something that becomes permanent after you complete service.
How to Correct Your Date of Birth on the NYSC Portal
Follow the steps below carefully — the process is official and entirely done through your online dashboard on the NYSC portal:
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
Before you start, ensure you have:
- Your original WAEC certificate
- A valid WAEC Verification PIN (19 or 20 digits)
- Your WAEC examination number, exam type, and exam year
Step 2: Log In to Your NYSC Dashboard
Go to the official NYSC portal and log in using your registered email and password.
Step 3: Find the DOB Correction Feature
Once logged in:
- Navigate to your dashboard.
- Click on the “Date of Birth” correction link or icon.
If you don’t see the option yet:
- NYSC may still be processing call-up numbers — in such cases, the DOB correction link will appear once call-up numbers are available.
Step 4: Enter Your WAEC Details
Fill in the required fields:
- WAEC Verification PIN
- Select WAEC Type (usually WASSCE for school candidates)
- Year of exam
- Examination number
Step 5: Submit Your Request
If your WAEC verification matches the correct DOB:
- Review the correct date displayed by the system.
- Click “Submit” to send your correction request for processing.
After submitting, NYSC will process the change — this may take a few days. You’ll usually receive a confirmation via email or notification on your dashboard once completed.
Important Things to Know
Corrections Not Allowed After Deployment
Once you’ve been mobilized to camp or completed your service year, NYSC will not change your DOB.
Only WAEC Is Accepted
Your WAEC certificate must reflect the correct date of birth — if it doesn’t, NYSC cannot correct your portal even if you provide other documents.
Institution Support for Exemption Cases
If your incorrect DOB caused exemption and your certificate has already been printed:
- Collect your original exemption certificate from school.
- Contact your Student Affairs Officer (SAO) for further action through NYSC
Fixing your date of birth on the NYSC portal boosts your eligibility, ensures correct records, and avoids administrative headaches later in life. If you act early and follow the official procedures, you’ll save yourself from major complications in your service year and beyond.
