Detailed Nysc Deployment and Redeployment Guide
The Nysc deployment and redeployment topic is one that confuses many PCMs and even Corp members. What is the difference between the two? How do I get deployed to the state of my choice? If I’m already posted to one state how do I get reposted to another state?
These are the questions and more that we’ll be shedding light on in this guide but before we start let’s clearly differentiate between Nysc Deployment and Redeployment/Relocation so that you will understand the one you need and how to get it done easily.
Difference between Nysc Deployment and Redeployment
Nysc deployment is when a Prospective Corps Member (PCM) is posted to a state for their one-year National service. Only PCMs (those that newly registered for Nysc) can be deployed to a state. If you have already been deployed and want to go to another state what you need to do is redeployment.
Redeployment or sometimes referred to as relocation is simply the transferring of corp members from their original state of deployment to another.
The state Nysc deploy a PCM to is where they’ll have their Orientation Course in the Nysc Camp, have their Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) and Community Development Service (CDS) too. In short, that is where they’ll have their one year service unless they decide to change for any reason. The easy processes of changing your state of deployment (i.e redeployment) will be discussed later in the guide.
How to get deployed to a state of your choice for Nysc
The first secret to getting deployed to your state of choice is to register as soon as registration starts on the Nysc portal and choose the state you want as your first choice. From rigorous analysis of the last few Nysc batches, it has been observed corp members are generally deployed to the state the first of four states they choose for registration.
Note however that the algorithm that select states for PCMs is changing from time to time and there is only fifty percent chance that you’ll get the state you want if you follow this strategy. You might even get deployed to a state out of the four (4) you choose during Nysc registration. Nysc reserves the right to post you absolutely any state in the country.
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How to get redeployed to your state of choice for Nysc
The interest to redeploy or relocate to another state can come from different reasons. For example, a PCM that didn’t like their original state of deployment because of the hot temperature there that they feel is bad for their health (Albinos), for reasons related with insurgency, for family or marriage reasons, etc.
Redeployment is allowed by Nysc only on two bases of Marriage and Medical/Health issue. Each will be discussed extensively later in the guide. Corp members posted to states like Adamawa and Borno where insurgency hits hard are automatically redeployed after their Orientation course.
There are different periods in your service year in which redeployment is allowed. The first period allowed to redeploy is during your orientation course while you’re in the Nysc Camp. The second period is after your orientation course, which will take 10 working days to be processed. And the third period is after spending 3 months at your current state of deployment.
Modes of applying for redeployment/relocation
Whether you want to relocate to another state based on Medical or Marriage issue there are basically two modes of application for redeployment which are:
- Application for redeployment by submission of documents
- Online redeployment application
Application by physical submission of documents
This is applicable only during your orientation course at the Nysc camp only. You will be required to fill in a relocation form and submit with relevant documents to support the basis on which you seek relocation.
If you want to relocate based on medical issue(s) you will be asked to present your medical report for relocation. You will also be adequately screened for whatever ailment you claim you have by professional medical practitioners. Please do not take counterfeit medical certificates or any other counterfeit document to camp. If you are caught with such you will be dealt with according to the law. There are virtually all the law enforcement agencies you can think of on camp; from Soldiers through EFCC and NDLEA.
Example of a Medical Report for Relocation
If you seek relocation based on marriage you will be asked to present your marriage certificate and a newspaper publication that shows your change of name. Note that this option is only available for women alone.
You will receive your relocation approval letter on the last day of camp while others are getting their posting letter. Note that not all relocation requests will be approved. If yours is approved you’ll get a posting letter too. Don’t worry though, you can reapply just like we mentioned earlier and if you have genuine reason(s) your application will be approved.
Online Redeployment Application
This is pretty much the only option available after the orientation course and is straightforward. You just have to log in to your Nysc portal and click on Apply for Relocation.
You’ll be asked to upload the supporting documents for your basis on wanting to relocate which are the same documents if you are applying physically.
For someone who is applying based on medical/health issue, you’ll need to upload your medical report for redeployment. If you’re redeploying based on marriage you’ll need to upload your marriage certificate and newspaper publication of name change.
Note that not all applications will be approved and that you might not get redeployed to the state of your choice exactly rather a nearby state. For example, if you apply for Ibadan you might get Osun.
That is all we have for you on deployment and redeployment/relocation. We hope you now explicitly understand the two and how to apply for them if the need arises. You can leave a comment below for further clarification, inquiry or suggestion.
