Are you wondering how to correct your date of birth on NYSC dashboard online? Sometimes, errors can occur during the NYSC registration process, such as incorrect date of birth or course of study.
You have the option to change your date of birth or course of study on the NYSC online portal dashboard. This dashboard serves as the platform where National Youth Service Corps members can rectify errors in their date of birth.
During the online registration process on the NYSC portal, many prospective corps members tend to make mistakes with their date of birth or course of study. To correct these errors, you can use the “change of date of birth” or “change of course of study” feature on the NYSC portal login dashboard.
It’s crucial to ensure accuracy in your date of birth on the NYSC discharge certificate, as it includes important details such as your full name, NYSC certificate and Call-Up number, as well as the year of service. Any mistake in your date of birth on the discharge certificate can negatively impact your chances of employment and appointment to political offices.
In this article, I will guide you through the simple steps to apply for a change of date of birth and course of study on the NYSC portal.
What is the NYSC Age Requirement?
To be eligible for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), prospective corps members must be below the age of thirty (30). If an individual is above the age of thirty (30), they cannot register for the NYSC and will instead receive the NYSC exemption certificate.
Obtaining the NYSC exemption certificate does not have any disadvantages. It simply indicates that the individual is exempted from the mandatory youth service.
When it comes to mobilization for the NYSC orientation camp, the date of birth on your JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) and WAEC (West African Examinations Council) certificates is used by the NYSC.
If you wish to lower your age to meet the NYSC requirements, the only way to do so is by changing your date of birth on the JAMB portal through a process called regularization. Additionally, you need to update your age with your school’s senate committee.
By going through the regularization process and updating your age with the necessary authorities, you can ensure that your date of birth aligns with the NYSC age requirement for youth service.
How to Correct Your Date of Birth on the NYSC Portal
It’s important to note that this method is for those who are applying for a correction of date of birth through their WAEC Result.
To correct an incorrect date of birth through the NYSC portal, follow these steps:
- Purchase a ‘WAEC Results Check PIN’: You will need this PIN to verify your WAEC profile.
- Visit the NYSC portal: Go to https://portal.nysc.org.ng.
- Log in to your NYSC dashboard: Use the same email address and password you used during NYSC registration.
- Click on the “Resume Registration” link.
- Look for the “Change Date of Birth” button and click on it.
- Fill out the form: A pop-up page with a form will appear. Provide the correct date of birth information in the form.
- Submit your entries: Once you have filled out the form, submit your entries.
Please note that once your date of birth is entered into your NYSC profile, you cannot edit it directly. The NYSC system imports the date of birth from your WAEC profile, which is why you need the WAEC Result Verification PIN. If the date of birth on your WAEC profile