NYSC Physical Verification for Foreign-Trained PCMs at a Glance
NYSC physical verification has been set for unverified 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II foreign-trained PCMs from 13 to 15 July 2026.
- Attendance is for PCMs whose credentials or travel documents remain unverified.
- Each PCM is expected at the date, time and centre shown on the verification slip.
- Original credentials and travel documents are required.
- Medical graduates are required to bring extra professional documents.
- Clearance is required before deployment, exemption or exclusion.
Keep reading for the approved centres, document rules and clearance conditions.
Foreign-trained Nigerian prospective corps members for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Service Year, whose credentials and travel documents have not been physically verified, must attend the physical verification exercise from Monday, 13 July to Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Each prospective corps member must report at the chosen centre, on the date and at the time stated on the verification slip.
Who is expected to attend the NYSC physical verification?
This exercise is for foreign-trained Nigerian prospective corps members in the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Service Year whose credentials and travel documents are yet to be physically verified.
When will the verification exercise take place?
NYSC has scheduled the physical verification exercise for Monday, 13 July to Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Each PCM must follow the exact date and time on the verification slip; this arrangement is intended to maintain order and prevent overcrowding.
Where are the NYSC physical verification centres?
The exercise will be held at the chosen centres listed below:
- Enugu: NYSC Secretariat, 2 Abakaliki Road, GRA, Enugu, Enugu State
- Bauchi: Shadawanka Military Barracks, Bauchi, Bauchi State
- FCT: NYSC Orientation Camp, Kubwa, Abuja
- Kano: Bukavu Military Barracks, Fagge, Airport Road, Kano, Kano State
- Lagos: NYSC Orientation Camp, Iyanapaja, Lagos, Lagos State
- Osun: NYSC Secretariat, New Ikirun Road, Osogbo, Osun State
- Rivers: NYSC Secretariat, 40 Ikwerre Road, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State
- Sokoto: Eagle Officers’ Mess, Giginya Cantonment, Gusau Road, Sokoto, Sokoto State
- Adamawa: NYSC Secretariat, Federal Secretariat Complex, Yola, Adamawa State
What documents must each PCM present?
Every PCM must present all original credentials and travel documents uploaded or expected to be uploaded, during online registration.
The verification team will check the originals at the centre.
What must medical graduates provide?
Medical graduates must upload their licences, registration certificates and other relevant documents issued by their respective professional bodies.
They must also bring the original copies of those documents to the verification centre.
What is required for Federal Ministry of Education evaluation letters?
PCMs must submit original evaluation letters issued by the Federal Ministry of Education at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.
After submission, they must upload the acknowledged copies online.
Why must the verification slip be followed?
The verification slip contains the approved reporting date, time and venue for each PCM and strict compliance will support orderliness and prevent overcrowding.
Each PCM must report only at the stated centre and time.
How should a PCM prepare for the exercise?
- Check the verification slip and confirm the assigned date, time and venue.
- Gather every original credential and travel document uploaded during registration or expected to be uploaded.
- Medical graduates should confirm that their licences, registration certificates and related professional documents are uploaded, then bring the originals.
- PCMs with Federal Ministry of Education evaluation letters should submit the originals at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja and upload the acknowledged copies.
- Report at the chosen centre exactly as stated on the verification slip.
What happens after physical verification?
NYSC will deploy, exempt or exclude from National Service only PCMs who appear physically with their credentials, complete the physical verification and receive clearance.
Physical attendance and successful clearance are required before any of these service outcomes will apply.
Frequently asked questions
Can a PCM attend a centre different from the one on the slip?
Each PCM must attend the chosen venue stated on the verification slip.
Are uploaded documents enough for the exercise?
Each PCM must bring original credentials and travel documents to the physical verification centre.
Must medical graduates bring original professional documents?
Yes. Medical graduates must upload the required professional documents and present the originals at the centre.
Where should an original evaluation letter be submitted?
PCMs must submit the original evaluation letter issued by the Federal Ministry of Education at the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja, then upload the acknowledged copy online.
Can a PCM report outside the assigned date or time?
Each PCM must report strictly on the date and at the time stated on the verification slip.
What determines deployment, exemption or exclusion?
A PCM must be physically present with the credentials, complete the physical verification and receive clearance before NYSC deploys, exempts or excludes that person from National Service.