Judicial Service Commission Invites Applications for Deputy Secretary-Level Promotions

The Judicial Service Commission has invited applications from eligible candidates for promotion to vacant Gazetted Second Class (Deputy Secretary or equivalent) positions under the Judicial and Government Attorney Groups of the Nepal Judicial Service.

The commission published a notice on Ashoj 28, 2083, inviting applications from eligible prospective candidates.

According to the notice, a total of 33 vacant positions will be filled through promotion based on seniority and performance evaluation, and assessment of work capacity.

Candidates who have completed the minimum required service period by the end of Ashadh 2083 and possess the prescribed academic qualifications are eligible to apply, subject to the applicable promotion requirements.

Details of Promotion Vacancies

The commission has announced vacancies under the following groups and promotion categories:

1. Judicial Service / Judicial Group (Supreme Court and Subordinate Offices)

• Promotion Category: Seniority and Performance Evaluation

• Notice No.: 0016/2083-84

• Number of Positions: 12

2. Judicial Service / Judicial Group (Supreme Court and Subordinate Offices)

• Promotion Category: Assessment of Work Capacity

• Notice No.: 0017/2083-84

• Number of Positions: 12

3. Judicial Service / Government Attorney Group (Office of the Attorney General and Subordinate Offices)

• Promotion Category: Seniority and Performance Evaluation

• Notice No.: 0020/2083-84

• Number of Positions: 4

4. Judicial Service / Government Attorney Group (Office of the Attorney General and Subordinate Offices)

• Promotion Category: Assessment of Work Capacity

• Notice No.: 0021/2083-84

• Number of Positions: 5

The total number of positions available for promotion across the two groups is 33.

Application Deadline, Submission Office, and Fee

Eligible candidates must submit their applications within the prescribed deadline.

• Application Deadline: Within 35 (thirty-five) days from the date of publication of the notice in Gorkhapatra.

• Application Submission Office: Secretariat of the Judicial Council, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu.

• Examination Fee: Rs. 2,000 (Two Thousand Rupees Only).

• Payment Method: The prescribed fee must be paid through the government revenue banking system.

Eligibility Requirements and Application Instructions

Candidates must carefully follow the eligibility requirements and documentation procedures specified in the notice.

1. Promotion Eligibility

Applicants must not be disqualified from promotion under the provisions of the Civil Service Act and Nepal Judicial Service Rules.

They must also meet the prescribed minimum service period and academic qualification requirements.

2. Leave and Employment History

Candidates who have taken extraordinary leave must clearly mention the dates and duration of such leave.

Applicants must also specify whether they entered the service through permanent, development, or temporary appointment, or through a change of service.

3. Required Certificates and Documents

Candidates must submit certified copies of relevant documents, including:

• Academic qualification certificates.

• Training certificates.

• Equivalence certificates, where equivalence determination is required.

• Citizenship certificate.

• Employee Identification Number (Karmachari Sanket Number) issued by the Civil Service Records Office (Nijamati Kitabkhana).

4. Geographical Area and Calculation of Promotion Marks

Candidates who have served in geographical categories other than Category "D" must submit verified attendance records and certified copies of relevant appointment, transfer, and relieving letters.

Applicants who have taken study leave must also submit the relevant study leave approval letter.

These documents are required for verifying service-related details and calculating the applicable promotion marks.

Late Applications Will Not Be Considered

The Judicial Service Commission has clarified that applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be processed.

Eligible candidates must therefore submit their applications, required documents, and examination fee within 35 days of the notice's publication in Gorkhapatra.

Further details regarding the promotion notice, eligibility conditions, and application procedures are available on the official website of the Judicial Council Secretariat.

Official Website: www.jcs.gov.np