The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 qualified graduates drawn from 100 accredited tertiary institutions across Ghana, initiating the registration process for the 2025/2026 national service cycle.
In a statement dated June 17, Acting Director General Felix Gyamfi announced the rollout while highlighting new protocols introduced to reinforce data integrity and curb submission fraud.
“This process has effectively eliminated any form of inflated or bogus submissions. As a result, this year’s figures are on average 26% lower than the numbers received over the past three years, with a peak reduction of 36% compared to the 2022/2023 session,” the statement read.
According to Mr. Gyamfi, the NSA received 135,990 submissions in total, but only those from institutions recognised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) were processed. Consequently, 3,597 entries from 22 unaccredited schools were disqualified. He warned that unless those institutions resolve their accreditation status within 30 days, their graduates would not be mobilised.
The statement also addressed private applicants, including students who studied abroad and those who previously deferred or defaulted on their service obligations. A total of 908 PIN codes in this category are awaiting final institutional verification before release.
“In addition to the 125 PIN codes issued to graduates submitted by accredited institutions, a further 908 PIN codes for private applicants are currently awaiting final verification from the related institutions to be released. This includes Ghanaian students who studied abroad and individuals who previously deferred or defaulted and are now ready to undertake their mandatory national service,” he stated.
Prospective personnel who have not received their PIN codes by June 24, 2025, have been urged to contact the NSA via its support lines for assistance.
In a notable development, the NSA has introduced a six-week basic military training programme as part of a pilot initiative for selected personnel. Those interested in this voluntary orientation will be allowed to opt in during online registration. Postings for this group will only be issued after they complete the training.
“The registration window opens on June 17, 2025 and will close on July 1, 2025. All eligible applicants are advised to complete their registration within the stated period and utilise available support resources as required, for a smooth enrolment experience,” Felix Gyamfi added.
Read the statement below.
