Does NYSC import date of birth from NECO?

Many prospective corps members are wondering if the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) imports their date of birth from the National Examinations Council (NECO) results. The answer is no. NYSC does not use NECO results to verify or update your date of birth.

Why is that? The reason is simple: NECO results do not contain your date of birth. Unlike WAEC results, which have a section for personal details, including date of birth, NECO results only show your name, examination number, school, state, and grades. There is no information about your age or date of birth on the NECO result slip.

Therefore, if you want to correct or update your date of birth on the NYSC portal, you cannot use your NECO result as a valid document.

The importance of having the correct date of birth on the NYSC portal cannot be overstated. It determines your eligibility for the service year, as well as your exemption or exclusion status. It also affects your future opportunities, such as employment, scholarships, and further education.

So, if you have any discrepancy or error in your date of birth on the NYSC portal, you should try to rectify it as soon as possible. Do not wait until you are mobilized or deployed to do so.

How to Change Date of Birth on NYSC Portal

You can follow the steps below to apply for a change of date of birth on the NYSC portal:

• Log in to your dashboard on the NYSC portal (portal.nysc.org.ng).
• Click on “Apply for Change of Date of Birth” link.
• Fill in the required fields and upload a scanned copy of your WAEC result and WAEC verification PIN.
• Submit your application and wait for approval.

Note that you can only use WAEC result for this purpose. No other examination result, including NECO, is acceptable by NYSC. Also note that you can only apply for a change of date of birth once. So make sure you enter the correct information and upload the right documents.

We hope this article has answered your question about whether NYSC imports date of birth from NECO or not. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to share them with us in the comment section below.