How to Differ NYSC to Another Batch or Stream
There comes a time when, despite your NYSC mobilization, you might need to defer your service. It’s not an uncommon scenario. You might have queries about the process and its implications. Let’s clear the air and provide the information you need.
The best way to defer NYSC service is to hold off registration until you’re ready. But, if you’ve already completed registration and printed your green card, reversing it is a no-go.
In such cases, you’ll have to go through the mobilization process. If you’re lucky and a batch is split into two streams, being scheduled for stream 2 might work in your favor. But what if you’re designated for stream 1? Can you defer to stream 2 or the next batch
Can I Defer My NYSC to Another Stream or Batch?
Deferment to a later stream or batch is possible by simply not attending the camping for the batch or stream you’ve
been mobilized for. Similar to a pregnant woman or someone who’s seriously ill post-mobilization, reasons for not proceeding with NYSC service exist without requiring an official letter.
So, what’s next? Do you need to register again in the next or desired batch?
You can retain or keep your green card online but abstain from attending the camping. When the next batch registration begins and you’re ready to proceed, don’t start afresh. Instead, access your NYSC dashboard and select the revalidation option, not registration. This takes you to the last stage of NYSC registration, allowing you to choose the same states or new ones. After submission, when new batch members are mobilized, you’ll be included without repercussions.
How To Defer To Another Batch or Stream
If you’ve been mobilized, attended camp for 21 days, but later need to defer, simply refrain from reporting to your Place of Primary Assignment (PPA). Your NYSC portal will be empty for clearance for 3 months due to non-reporting. Post this period, being marked as “absconding” carries no official penalty. To resume later, undergo remobilization during the portal opening. It spares you the camping process; you report directly to the state of deployment and register at the NYSC secretariat.
What If You Will Be Overaged By the Next Batch or Stream?
If you’re almost hitting the 30-year maximum NYSC age and need to defer to the next batch or stream, you might worry about serving past 30.
Rest assured, NYSC considers your mobilization date, not camp or posting dates. As long as you were mobilized within the age limit, deferring service beyond 30 won’t affect your eligibility.
Delayed mobilization won’t hinder your service; once enlisted within the age limit, you can serve even if circumstances delay your actual service. So, take a breath. Deferring to a later NYSC batch or stream won’t hinder your service eligibility, as long as you were mobilized within the required age range.