diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 9aec9f892..60dd1e0f0 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@ serviceName=openlmis-requisition
 # Only a Release Manager should update this
 # See https://openlmis.atlassian.net/wiki/display/OP/Rolling+a+Release
 ######################################################################
-serviceVersion=8.3.8-angola.1
+serviceVersion=8.3.8-angola.1-RC1