1. What is meant by no longer liable for National
Service?
Under the Enlistment Act, Chapter 93, NSmen will not be liable for
NS call-ups when they reach the statutory age limit of 40 for
Warrant Officers, Specialists and Enlistees (WOSEs) and 50 for
Officers. In other words, personnel reaching the stated statutory
age limit will no longer be liable to be called up for any NS
activities such as ICT, IPPT, mobilisation etc.
2. What should I do to my SAF personal equipment now that I
have completed my NS liability?
You may dispose the items in the normal ways as long as the items
do not end up in an unauthorised usage. Alternatively, you may
return the items to any SAF.eMart outlet.
3. Do I have to keep the notification
letter?
Your National Service liability status will have been updated in
our system once you reached your statutory age limit. There is
hence no requirement for you to keep the notification letter unless
you just want to retain it for reference.
4. How can I go about obtaining a replacement copy of the
notification letter?
As highlighted in para 3, there is actually no requirement for you
to keep the notification letter. Should you however still require a
replacement copy, you may contact NS Call Centre at 1800-3676767 or
email us at [email protected]
5. Will all NSmen who reach their statutory age receive the
notification letter?
Generally, all NSmen will receive the notification letters except
for those who are released and discharged on medical grounds or
those who renounced their citizenship.
6. Do I still need to apply for Exit Permit or inform
MINDEF Notification Centre when I travel overseas
henceforth?
No.
7. Will I still enjoy the NSmen tax relief now that I have
completed my NS liability?
Yes. Generally, all NSmen will continue to enjoy a tax relief of
S$1,500.00 from their taxable income unless subsequently revoked by
the Proper Authority.
8. Am I eligible or will I be allowed to continue my SAFRA
membership upon reaching my statutory age limit?
For details on SAFRA membership, you may wish to contact SAFRA at
1800-3779800 or logon to www.safra.sg.