The National Service Authority (NSA) has officially released PIN codes for 132,393 prospective national service personnel from 100 accredited tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 service year. This was announced in a press release issued on Tuesday, June 17.
The NSA reported a significant improvement in data integrity due to stricter validation protocols and improved transparency. This year’s intake is about 26% lower than the average figures from the previous three years, with a peak reduction of 36% compared to the 2022/2023 cycle.
A total of 135,990 submissions were received from 122 institutions. However, 3,597 of these came from 22 unaccredited institutions not recognized by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Graduates from these institutions will not be mobilized unless their schools regularize their accreditation within 30 days.
Additionally, 908 private applicants — including Ghanaian students who studied abroad, deferred past service, or defaulted — are undergoing final verification. They are advised to contact NSA support if PIN codes are not available by June 24, 2025.
PIN Activation and Registration Details:
Activation Fee: GH¢40 at ADB Bank or GH¢41 via MTN Mobile Money.
Registration Window: June 17 to July 1, 2025.
Portal: https://smarthub.nss.gov.gh
New Security Features:
Facial Biometric Verification: Applicants must match their Ghana Card data from the National Identification Authority (NIA).
Verified GhanaPost GPS Address: Used for regional postings based on proximity to assigned workplaces.
Guidance is available at https://smarthub.nss.gov.gh/faq/registration-guide. For support, contact support@nss.gov.gh or use the live chat feature on the portal.
Military Training Pilot Introduced:
For the first time, the NSA is introducing a six-week Basic Military Training pilot for selected applicants. Those interested may indicate so during registration. This will not affect their final user agency postings.
The NSA reaffirmed its commitment to providing a transparent, secure, and impactful national service experience for all participants.