How to Register for NSS 2023

NSS registration will enable the management of the service to post students from over 124 tertiary institutions all over Ghana to various sectors of the country’s working force.

As you are graduating from a tertiary institution in Ghana, you are required to register for the National Service Scheme to get a placement for 1 year of service to the country.

In this post, we will look at the requirements for National Service Scheme (NSS) enrolment in Ghana, how to apply for NSS and more.

NSS Registration 2023 Requirements

Below are the primary requirements for NSS registration in Ghana;

You must be a Ghanaian
You must be 18 years or above at the time of application
You must be completing or obtaining a first degree or diploma

Below is a step-by-step guide to applying for NSS in Ghana

Visit the NSS website (nss.gov.gh) in a web browser, preferably Google Chrome.
Click on “Check Pincode” to retrieve your Pincode by inputting your School ID and Date of Birth.
You will be required to pay a fee of 40 cedis for your Pincode. (Kindly note that, you will have to pay GHC 41 if you are paying through Mobile Money).
After retrieving your Pincode, you should go back to the main NSS website and click on “Register Online“ or visit portal.nss.gov.gh/registration-signin in a web browser to start your registration.
Enter your School ID (Index Number), your Pincode and Date of Birth.
Click on “Access Registration Form”.
Fill out the Registration Form and Submit it to complete your registration.

How to Pay for NSS Pincode with MTN Mobile Money

Below is a step-by-step guide to paying for NSS Pincode using MTN Mobile Money;

Dial *170#
Choose Option 2 “Pay Bill”
Choose General Payments (Option 6)
Enter Payment code as – NSS PINCODE(type NSS, put a space, then type your PINCODE). The menu will return to your name for confirmation.
Enter the deposit amount (GH¢41.00).
Enter NSS reference
Enter PIN to confirm payment
You will receive a message to confirm the transaction, then you can proceed to NSS Registration

I finished school years ago, Can I still register for the National Service Scheme?

You can register for the NSS even if you missed the chance to do it years ago. You can still enrol to do the service, you just need to register as soon as the process begins, you will have up to 15 days to do so.

I couldn’t finish NSS, can I apply again to continue?

If you started but could not finish your NSS, you can reapply to continue as soon as the process begins.

Can Ghanaians who studied abroad apply for NSS?

Yes, Ghanaians who studied abroad and even private candidates who are qualified can apply for NSS. All persons eligible are required to submit their application letters to any of the Regional Secretariats of the Scheme or the NSS head office in Accra.

Requirements for NSS as a Private or International Student

Below are the requirements for applying for NSS as a private or international student;

All applications must be accompanied by a letter requesting for PIN code or reactivation of the PIN code
A certified true copy of your School Certificate or Transcript
Evidence of Deferment Letter
An Attestation/Introductory Letter from the institution attended
A copy of any of the following National Identifications (Voters, Driver’s License, Travel Passport)
A copy of your School ID

International students are mandated to upload their travel passports and other supporting documents on portal.www.nss.gov.gh as part of the NSS Diaspora Programme.

Is National Service in Ghana mandatory according to the constitution?

Yes, National Service in Ghana is mandatory according to the National Service Act, 1980 (Act 426). This Act makes it mandatory for every Ghanaian who is 18 years or above and has acquired tertiary educational training, to fulfil a national service obligation to the state.

When is the closing date for 2023 National Service Scheme (NSS) registration?

The 2023 National Service Scheme (NSS) registration will end on Monday, 8th August 2023.

How to Activate the NSS Enrollment Process

All persons registering for NSS are required to follow these simple steps to get PIN Codes with their index numbers for registration. You will be required to make a payment of GHC 40.00 to any branch of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd (ADB) countrywide or GHC 41.00 using MTN Mobile Money.

Summary

The National Service Scheme comes around once a year for graduating students from various tertiary institutions to contribute their quota to national development. This is a 1-year programme which pays monthly stipends to its personnel nationwide. If you are now completing school, kindly go through this process as it also gives you the chance to get employment and more.

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