Understanding NSS in Ghana: Everything You Need to Know about National Service Scheme

The National Service Scheme (NSS) in Ghana is a mandatory one-year program designed to instill discipline, patriotism, and professional experience in graduates. It outlines clear requirements for NSS, including eligibility for Ghanaian citizens aged 18 or older who have completed accredited tertiary education. The NSS program structure now includes up to two months of basic military training starting August 2025, as part of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP). The article also answers practical concerns like how much is NSS pay now, how do I check my NSS posting, can NSS be done twice, and can you stop NSS after 6 months, offering guidance for every stage of the service journey.