The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of call-up numbers for all 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members. The scheme confirmed this development in a statement on its official social media channels . This key step allows graduates to proceed with printing their call-up letters and finalizing preparations for the orientation camp.
Management said the release of call-up numbers was done based on the order of registration . This means those who completed their online registration early were among the first to receive their placement details. The news brings relief to thousands of graduates awaiting their deployment.
However, the announcement came with a major caveat. The NYSC explicitly stated that camp capacity limits across the country's 37 camps will prevent many from participating in the upcoming orientation exercise. Only about 40 percent of the total number of registered Prospective Corps Members will be accommodated for the first stream of Batch C . This is due to space constraints in orientation camps located in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
For those who do not secure a spot in this initial group, the NYSC offered a clear path forward. The management assured that all qualified registrants who are not selected will be automatically moved to the next batch . A statement from the scheme said the next orientation exercise will take place soon after the current Batch C program concludes. This automatic deferral system is designed to ensure no one is left behind.
The release of call-up numbers follows a detailed mobilization timetable. According to the schedule, corps-producing institutions are involved in the online printing of deployment letters from November 16 to 18 . Prospective Corps Members are also expected to print their own call-up letters within this same three-day window . This sets the stage for the next phase of the process.
The timeline indicates a tight schedule leading up to the camp opening. The orientation course for 2025 Batch C Stream 1 is scheduled to begin on November 19, 2025 . The three-week camp experience is set to run until December 9, 2025 . This marks the official start of the one-year national service for the newly mobilized corps members.
The journey to this point involved a week-long online registration period that began on November 4 . The process was initially scheduled to end on November 9 but was extended by 48 hours due to technical challenges . The NYSC acknowledged network issues and portal glitches that made it difficult for some applicants to complete their profiles. The extension to November 11 provided extra time for affected individuals to finalize their applications .
The NYSC management has reaffirmed its commitment to a smooth process for all participants. In its statement, the scheme said it remains dedicated to ensuring a hitch-free orientation exercise and service year experience for the Prospective Corps Members . This pledge covers the entire mobilization and deployment process.
Prospective Corps Members are now urged to log into the official NYSC portal to check for their call-up numbers and print their letters. Those who receive a placement should begin immediate preparations for the camp reporting date. Essential items for camp include multiple copies of the call-up letter, personal toiletries, and required white clothing .
The NYSC also reminded graduates that several items are banned from the orientation camps. Prohibited goods include personal mattresses, cooking appliances like gas cookers, weapons, and other sophisticated items such as laptops . Adherence to these rules is mandatory for all attendees.
For the thousands of Batch C applicants, the coming days will be decisive. About four out of every ten registered individuals will proceed to camp next week. The rest will have their service year deferred to a later date. The NYSC's assurance of an automatic move to the next batch offers some consolation to those temporarily left out. All attention now turns to the NYSC portal as the final deployment details become available.