National Personnel Records Approves Employee Code of Conduct 2083, Releases Key Provisions

Lalitpur: The National Personnel Records Office (Rastriya Kitabkhana), Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur, under the Government of Nepal's Ministry of Land Management, Cooperatives, Federal Affairs and General Administration, has approved the "Employee Code of Conduct, 2083" and made its key provisions public.

The code of conduct, approved on 2083/07/19, includes various provisions related to service delivery, discipline and working procedures that employees must follow.

Key Provisions of the Employee Code of Conduct 2083

The main provisions of the code of conduct are as follows:

1. Perform duties with honesty, impartiality, responsibility and integrity, giving the highest priority to the public interest.

2. Clearly mention the grounds, reasons and relevant laws when providing opinions, making recommendations or taking decisions.

3. Regularly report work progress through the DRS system and inform higher authorities of any delays, along with the reasons.

4. Comply with regulations concerning prescribed uniforms, identity cards, office hours and leave.

5. Refrain from smoking or consuming tobacco products within office premises and from reporting to work under the influence of alcohol.

6. Treat service recipients politely, respectfully, equally and with a service-oriented approach, while providing accurate information about service delivery.

7. Avoid discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, language, opinions or any other grounds.

8. Perform duties without undue pressure, influence, greed, inducement, favoritism or personal interests.

9. Follow lawful instructions, refrain from unlawful activities and maintain the dignity and reputation of the office.

10. Use social media and public communication platforms responsibly, with restraint and professionalism.

11. Take lunch or rest breaks on a rotational basis between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM without affecting service delivery.

12. Effectively use official email, digital signatures, GIOMS, electronic attendance and other office systems.

13. Digitize received documents and information, and maintain files, records and digital information securely and up to date.

14. Update information in electronic systems, including PIS, on time. Use government resources, vehicles and equipment economically and exclusively for official purposes.

15. Maintain the confidentiality of information required by law to remain confidential, release official information only through authorized officers and provide employees' personal records only to the employees concerned.

National Personnel Records Office Contact Details

• Office: National Personnel Records Office (Rastriya Kitabkhana)

• Location: Harihar Bhawan, Lalitpur

• Official Website: https://pis.gov.np

• Email: info@pis.gov.np

• Telephone: 01-5010138

Code of Conduct Approved Date: 2083/07/19 BS