Central Manpower Base
Preparing Our Nation's Sons
Pre-enlistment matters
Popular resources for pre-enlistee / parent
Medical screening
The medical screening will determine your medical fitness for NS, which impacts the type of basic training and vocation you can be assigned to.
NS registration
The registration process after you have received your letter for NS registration.
Enlistment dates
You will be scheduled for enlistment once you have completed the pre-enlistment process. Check upcoming enlistment dates here.
Exit Permit
Understand Exit Permit requirements after 13 years of age for National Service (NS)-liable male Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents.
Deferment for studies
Information on deferment for studies, when and how to apply.
Pre-enlistment process
Understand the pre-enlistment process so that you will know what to do and expect at every stage.
NS Vocations
Pre-enlistees who have registered for NS are invited to indicate their interest in various NS vocations in the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Civil Defence Force and Singapore Police Force.
Life in NS
Learn about life in each uniformed Service as a full-time National Serviceman (NSF).
First day experience of National Service
What is the first day of National Service like?
Parent's guide
Understanding National Service (NS) and what it entails for your son is important towards supporting him as a family. A guide for parents of pre-enlistees.
