The National Service Authority has released its first batch of postings for the 2025/26 service year, deploying 85,159 graduates from accredited tertiary institutions to various public and private organisations across Ghana.
Director General Ruth Dela Seddoh announced the placements in a statement dated October 28, 2025, noting that the figure represents personnel who completed the full registration process. She explained that this initial deployment excludes graduates with data mismatches as well as teachers, nurses and midwives, whose postings will appear in subsequent batches once verification is complete.
The NSA revealed that 150,937 students initially uploaded their details onto the system, out of which 91,339 paid for the required pin code. Of these, 85,459 were verified using their Ghana Cards, and 85,159 completed the full registration process.
The Authority emphasised the technical complexity behind the posting arrangements and requested public understanding of the procedural steps involved. Ms. Seddoh’s statement stressed that the deployment process follows careful verification to ensure accuracy and fairness in placements.
Prospective service personnel are instructed to visit the official NSA website at gnsa.gov.gh to check their placements, print their appointment letters, and book appointments for mandatory registration at designated regional centres. The regional validation and registration exercise is scheduled to run from Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to Friday, November 21, 2025.
The 2025/26 national service year officially commences on Monday, November 3, 2025, meaning graduates have just days to complete their registration and report to their assigned organisations. Personnel must present their endorsed appointment letters together with their Ghana Cards at the regional registration centres to finalise the process.
The NSA issued a strong warning against fraudulent activities surrounding the posting process. “Management wishes to remind all personnel to refrain from engaging the services of scam syndicates for changes in postings and other related issues,” the Authority cautioned in its statement.
This warning comes amid persistent reports of individuals and groups claiming they can influence postings through illegal payments. The Authority has repeatedly emphasised that it does not work through middlemen or agents, and all legitimate processes are handled through official channels at no extra cost beyond the standard registration fee.
The deployment figure of over 85,000 graduates represents a significant portion of Ghana’s tertiary education output for the year. These personnel will be distributed across ministries, departments and agencies, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, financial institutions and private sector organisations throughout the country’s 16 regions.
National service, which is mandatory for all graduates of accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana, provides young professionals with practical work experience while contributing to national development. The one year programme places graduates in organisations related to their fields of study where possible, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in real world settings.
Personnel typically receive a monthly allowance from the government while their host organisations may provide additional benefits. The scheme has been running for decades and is considered a rite of passage for Ghanaian graduates, often providing their first formal employment experience and professional networking opportunities.
The exclusion of teachers, nurses and midwives from this first batch reflects the specialised nature of their placements. These categories require coordination with specific sector agencies including the Ghana Education Service and the Ghana Health Service to ensure appropriate deployment based on regional staffing needs and facility capacities.
Previous national service cohorts have included upwards of 100,000 personnel annually, suggesting that when all batches are released, the 2025/26 deployment could approach or exceed that benchmark. The phased release approach allows the Authority to address data inconsistencies and ensure accuracy before finalising additional postings.
The NSA has been implementing reforms under the current administration’s directive to enhance transparency and efficiency in the national service system. These changes include stricter verification processes, the elimination of so called special postings influenced by connections or payments, and improved digital infrastructure for managing the programme.
In recent months, the Authority announced the end of special postings, a practice where influential individuals could secure preferred placements for personnel outside the standard allocation system. This reform aims to ensure fairness and merit based deployments for all graduates regardless of background or connections.
The registration process requires personnel to first get their appointment letters endorsed by their assigned organisations, confirming acceptance of the placement. They must then book online appointments to avoid overcrowding at regional centres, a measure introduced to improve efficiency and reduce waiting times.
Regional validation centres are located in all 16 regions, allowing personnel to complete registration close to their assigned locations. The three week registration window provides adequate time for personnel to travel, complete endorsements and finalise documentation before the official start date.
Ms. Seddoh congratulated all deployed personnel and encouraged them to embrace the opportunity to contribute to Ghana’s socio economic development through dedicated national service. She urged them to approach their assignments with professionalism and commitment, viewing the year as an investment in their professional development and civic responsibility.
The Authority also reminded personnel that reposting requests will not be entertained except in cases of documented medical emergencies or other exceptional circumstances. Graduates are expected to accept their postings as an integral part of their civic duty, with the understanding that placements are made to meet national needs rather than individual preferences.
As thousands of graduates prepare to begin their service year, the NSA continues processing remaining personnel whose data requires verification or correction. The Authority has assured that everyone eligible will eventually receive postings once outstanding issues are resolved, ensuring no graduate is left behind due to administrative challenges.
The deployment of over 85,000 young professionals across Ghana’s public and private sectors represents a significant human resource investment in national development. These personnel will fill gaps in understaffed organisations, bring fresh perspectives and energy to workplaces, and gain valuable experience that will shape their career trajectories.
For many graduates, national service represents their first encounter with workplace culture, professional expectations and organisational dynamics outside the academic environment. The programme serves as a bridge between education and employment, helping young Ghanaians develop soft skills, build professional networks and clarify career interests.
With registration opening Wednesday and the service year starting November 3, deployed personnel face a tight timeline to complete formalities and report to their assigned organisations. The NSA urges all personnel to act promptly and follow official guidelines to ensure smooth commencement of their national service.
