Lok Sewa Aayog Vacancy for Gazetted 3rd-Class, 7th- and 8th-Level Officer Posts 2083

The Public Service Commission (PSC), Central Office, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu (Information and Publication Section), has invited applications for Gazetted Third-Class positions in the Civil Service and Federal Parliament Service, Officer Third-Class positions in the National Human Rights Service, including Section Officer or equivalent (Non-Technical/Technical), and seventh- and eighth-level positions in the Nepal Health Service.

The vacancies will be filled through internal competitive, open, and inclusive competitive written examinations.

According to Notice No. 789/083-84, published on the Commission's website on 2083/7/25 BS and in Gorkhapatra on 2083/7/28 BS, candidates meeting the prescribed minimum qualifications must apply through the Commission's online application system at psconline1.psc.gov.np.

The advertisement has been published under the Civil Service Act, 2049 BS, for the time being. The number of positions allocated to inclusive groups will be subject to the legal provisions of the forthcoming Federal Civil Service Act, in accordance with the certiorari and mandamus order issued by the Supreme Court in Writ No. 078-WO-0660.

1. Number of Vacancies and Examination Schedule

(A) Civil Service, Gazetted Third Class (Non-Technical)

(a) Judicial Service

The following vacancies have been announced for the Judicial Service under the Judicial, Law, and Government Attorney groups.

Advertisement No. 16674/083-84 — Open Competition

• Judicial Group: 22 positions

• Law Group: 8 positions

• Government Attorney Group: 7 positions

• Total: 37 positions

Advertisement No. 16675/083-84 — Women

• Judicial Group: 5 positions

• Law Group: 2 positions

• Government Attorney Group: 1 position

• Total: 8 positions

Advertisement No. 16676/083-84 — Indigenous Nationalities

• Judicial Group: 5 positions

• Law Group: 2 positions

• Government Attorney Group: 2 positions

• Total: 9 positions

Advertisement No. 16677/083-84 — Madhesi

• Judicial Group: 4 positions

• Law Group: 2 positions

• Government Attorney Group: 2 positions

• Total: 8 positions

Advertisement No. 16678/083-84 — Dalit

• Judicial Group: 2 positions

• Total: 2 positions

Advertisement No. 16679/083-84 — Persons with Disabilities

• Judicial Group: 1 position

• Law Group: 1 position

• Total: 2 positions

Advertisement No. 16680/083-84 — Backward Regions

• Judicial Group: 1 position

• Law Group: 1 position

• Total: 2 positions

The source lists no re-advertised positions under these advertisements.

(b) Foreign Affairs, Administration, Audit, and Federal Parliament Services (Joint and Integrated Examination)

Advertisement No. 16681/083-84 — Open Competition

• Foreign Affairs Service: 1 position

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 24 positions

• Administration Service, Accounts Group: 11 positions

• Audit Service: 6 positions

• Federal Parliament Service, General Administration Group: 1 position

• Total: 43 positions

Advertisement No. 16682/083-84 — Women

• Foreign Affairs Service: 1 position

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 7 positions

• Administration Service, Accounts Group: 3 positions

• Audit Service: 2 positions

• Total: 13 positions

Advertisement No. 16683/083-84 — Indigenous Nationalities

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 5 positions

• Administration Service, Accounts Group: 2 positions

• Audit Service: 1 position

• Total: 8 positions

Advertisement No. 16684/083-84 — Madhesi

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 5 positions

• Administration Service, Accounts Group: 2 positions

• Audit Service: 1 position

• Total: 8 positions

Advertisement No. 16685/083-84 — Dalit

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 2 positions

• Total: 2 positions

Advertisement No. 16686/083-84 — Persons with Disabilities

• Administration Service, General Administration Group: 1 position

• Total: 1 position

Advertisement No. 16687/083-84 — Backward Regions

• Administration Service, Accounts Group: 1 position

• Total: 1 position

The source lists no re-advertised positions under these advertisements.

(B) Civil Service, Gazetted Third Class (Technical)

The written examinations for the following technical positions will begin at 2:00 PM on the respective dates.

For each advertisement, the positions requested and the total number of vacancies are identical unless a re-advertised position is specifically identified. All examination dates below are in BS.

1. Statistics Officer

Service/Group: Economic Planning and Statistics / Statistics

• Advertisement No. 17262/083-84 (Open): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17263/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17264/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17265/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/14

• Second Paper: 2083/10/15

2. Civil Engineer — General, Highway, Sanitary, and Hydropower

Service: Engineering

Advertisement No. 17266/083-84 (Open)

• Civil, General: 13 positions

• Civil, Highway: 12 positions

• Civil, Sanitary: 5 positions

• Civil, Hydropower: 1 position

• Total: 31 positions

Advertisement No. 17267/083-84 (Women)

• Civil, General: 4 positions

• Civil, Highway: 3 positions

• Civil, Sanitary: 1 position

• Total: 8 positions

Advertisement No. 17268/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities)

• Civil, General: 3 positions

• Civil, Highway: 2 positions

• Civil, Sanitary: 1 position

• Total: 6 positions

Advertisement No. 17269/083-84 (Madhesi)

• Civil, General: 2 positions

• Civil, Highway: 3 positions

• Civil, Sanitary: 1 position

• Total: 6 positions

Advertisement No. 17270/083-84 (Dalit)

• Civil, General: 2 positions

• Civil, Highway: 1 position

• Civil, Sanitary: 1 position

• Total: 4 positions

Advertisement No. 17271/083-84 (Persons with Disabilities)

- Civil, Hydropower: 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/20

• Second Paper: 2083/12/21

3. Civil Engineer — Building and Architecture

Service/Group/Subgroup: Engineering / Civil / Building and Architecture

• Advertisement No. 17272/083-84 (Open): 9 positions

• Advertisement No. 17273/083-84 (Women): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17274/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17275/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17276/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/22

• Second Paper: 2083/12/23

4. Electronics Engineer

Service/Group: Engineering / Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

• Advertisement No. 17277/083-84 (Open): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17278/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/16

• Second Paper: 2083/10/17

5. Mechanical Engineer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Engineering / Mechanical / General Mechanical

• Advertisement No. 17279/083-84 (Open): 5 positions

• Advertisement No. 17280/083-84 (Women): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17281/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17282/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/18

• Second Paper: 2083/10/19

6. Chemical Engineer

Service/Group: Engineering / Chemical Engineering

• Advertisement No. 17283/083-84 (Open): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17284/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17285/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/20

• Second Paper: 2083/10/21

7. Meteorologist

Service/Group: Engineering / Meteorology

• Advertisement No. 17286/083-84 (Open): 1 newly requested position

• Advertisement No. 17287/083-84 (Dalit): 1 re-advertised position, with no additional newly requested position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/22

• Second Paper: 2083/10/23

8. Geologist and Engineering Geologist

Service: Engineering

Advertisement No. 17288/083-84 (Open)

• Geologist/Mining Geologist/Geochemist Technician/Geophysicist, General Geology: 4 positions

• Engineering Geologist, Engineering Geology: 1 position

• Total: 5 positions

Advertisement No. 17289/083-84 (Women)

- Geologist/Mining Geologist/Geochemist Technician/Geophysicist, General Geology: 1 position

Advertisement No. 17290/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities)

• Geologist/Mining Geologist/Geochemist Technician/Geophysicist, General Geology: 1 position

• Engineering Geologist, Engineering Geology: 1 position

• Total: 2 positions

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/24

• Second Paper: 2083/10/25

9. Air Traffic Controller Officer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Engineering / Civil Aviation Operations and Engineering / Civil Aviation Operations

• Advertisement No. 17291/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17292/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/26

• Second Paper: 2083/10/27

10. Survey Officer

Service/Group: Engineering / Survey

• Advertisement No. 17293/083-84 (Open): 11 positions

• Advertisement No. 17294/083-84 (Women): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17295/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17296/083-84 (Madhesi): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17297/083-84 (Backward Regions): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/10/28

• Second Paper: 2083/10/29

11. Chemist

Service/Group: Engineering / Chemistry

• Advertisement No. 17298/083-84 (Open): 5 positions

• Advertisement No. 17299/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17300/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17301/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17302/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/11/01

• Second Paper: 2083/11/02

12. Food Research Officer

Service/Group: Agriculture / Food, Nutrition and Quality Control (Kha.Po. and Gu.Ni.)

• Advertisement No. 17303/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17304/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17305/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/11/03

• Second Paper: 2083/11/04

13. Forest Officer and Conservation Officer

Service: Forest

Advertisement No. 17306/083-84 (Open)

• Forest Officer, General Forestry: 10 positions

• Conservation Officer, National Parks and Wildlife: 3 positions

• Total: 13 positions

Advertisement No. 17307/083-84 (Women)

• Forest Officer, General Forestry: 3 positions

• Conservation Officer, National Parks and Wildlife: 1 position

• Total: 4 positions

Advertisement No. 17308/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities)

• Forest Officer, General Forestry: 2 positions

• Conservation Officer, National Parks and Wildlife: 1 position

• Total: 3 positions

Advertisement No. 17309/083-84 (Madhesi)

• Forest Officer, General Forestry: 1 position

• Conservation Officer, National Parks and Wildlife: 1 position

• Total: 2 positions

Advertisement No. 17310/083-84 (Dalit)

- Conservation Officer, National Parks and Wildlife: 1 position

Advertisement No. 17311/083-84 (Persons with Disabilities)

- Forest Officer, General Forestry: 1 position

Advertisement No. 17312/083-84 (Backward Regions)

- Forest Officer, General Forestry: 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/11/05

• Second Paper: 2083/11/06

14. Scientific Officer — Botany

Service/Group: Forest / Botany

• Advertisement No. 17313/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17314/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/11/10

• Second Paper: 2083/11/11

15. Environment Inspector

Service/Group: Forest / Environment

• Advertisement No. 17315/083-84 (Open): 5 positions

• Advertisement No. 17316/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17317/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17318/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17319/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/11/29

• Second Paper: 2083/11/30

16. Computer Officer

Service: Miscellaneous

• Advertisement No. 17320/083-84 (Open): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17321/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17322/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17323/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17324/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/01

• Second Paper: 2083/12/02

17. Computer Engineer

Service: Miscellaneous

• Advertisement No. 17325/083-84 (Open): 37 positions

• Advertisement No. 17326/083-84 (Women): 10 positions

• Advertisement No. 17327/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 8 positions

• Advertisement No. 17328/083-84 (Madhesi): 7 positions

• Advertisement No. 17329/083-84 (Dalit): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17330/083-84 (Persons with Disabilities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17331/083-84 (Backward Regions): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/03

• Second Paper: 2083/12/04

18. Economist

Service: Miscellaneous

• Advertisement No. 17332/083-84 (Open): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17333/083-84 (Women): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/05

• Second Paper: 2083/12/06

19. Printing Officer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Education / Printing Management / Printing Management

- Advertisement No. 17334/083-84 (Open): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/09

• Second Paper: 2083/12/10

20. Technical Officer — Education Administration

Advertisement No. 17335/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities)

• Service: Education

• Group: Education Administration

• Subgroup: Social Studies

• Positions: 1

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/16

• Second Paper: 2083/12/17

• Third Paper: 2083/12/18

Advertisement No. 17336/083-84 (Dalit)

• Service: Education

• Group: Education Administration

• Subgroup: Mathematics

• Positions: 1

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/16

• Second Paper: 2083/12/17

• Third Paper: 2083/12/19

21. Curriculum Officer/Research Officer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Education / Education Administration / Sanskrit

• Advertisement No. 17337/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17338/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/16

• Second Paper: 2083/12/17

• Third Paper: 2083/12/19

22. Image Artist

Service/Group/Subgroup: Education / Arts / Image Art

- Advertisement No. 17339/083-84 (Open): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/11

• Second Paper: 2083/12/12

23. Archaeology Officer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Education / Archaeology / Archaeology

• Advertisement No. 17340/083-84 (Open): 4 positions

• Advertisement No. 17341/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17342/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17343/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17344/083-84 (Persons with Disabilities): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/13

• Second Paper: 2083/12/14

24. Museum Officer

Service/Group/Subgroup: Education / Archaeology / Museum

• Advertisement No. 17345/083-84 (Open): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17346/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17347/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17348/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule:

• First Paper: 2083/12/13

• Second Paper: 2083/12/15

(C) Nepal Health Service

(a) Eighth-Level Positions

The written examinations for eighth-level health service positions will begin at 9:00 AM on the scheduled dates.

1. Medical Officer — General Health Services

• Advertisement No. 17349/083-84 (Open): 27 positions

• Advertisement No. 17350/083-84 (Women): 7 positions

• Advertisement No. 17351/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 6 positions

• Advertisement No. 17352/083-84 (Madhesi): 5 positions

• Advertisement No. 17353/083-84 (Dalit): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17354/083-84 (Persons with Disabilities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17355/083-84 (Backward Regions): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/11/27

• Second Paper: 2083/11/28

2. Dental Surgeon — Dentistry

• Advertisement No. 17356/083-84 (Open): 4 positions

• Advertisement No. 17357/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17358/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/11/29

• Second Paper: 2083/11/30

3. Ayurveda Physician — General Ayurveda

• Advertisement No. 17359/083-84 (Open): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17360/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/01

• Second Paper: 2083/12/02

4. Homeopathy Physician

- Advertisement No. 17361/083-84 (Open): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/03

• Second Paper: 2083/12/04

5. Biomedical Engineer — Miscellaneous/Biomedical Engineering

• Advertisement No. 17362/083-84 (Open): 3 positions

• Advertisement No. 17363/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17364/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/05

• Second Paper: 2083/12/06

(b) Seventh-Level Positions

The written examinations for seventh-level health service positions will begin at 9:00 AM on the scheduled dates.

1. Nursing Officer — General Nursing

• Advertisement No. 17365/083-84 (Internal Competition): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17366/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17367/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17368/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/09

• Second Paper: 2083/12/10

2. Medical Lab Technologist — General Medical Lab Technology

• Advertisement No. 17369/083-84 (Internal Competition): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17370/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17371/083-84 (Women): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/15

• Second Paper: 2083/12/16

3. Microbiologist — Medical Lab Technology/Microbiology

- Advertisement No. 17372/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/21

• Second Paper: 2083/12/22

4. Public Health Officer — Health Inspection

• Advertisement No. 17373/083-84 (Internal Competition): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17374/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17375/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/13

• Second Paper: 2083/12/14

5. Pharmacy Officer — Pharmacy

• Advertisement No. 17376/083-84 (Internal Competition): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17377/083-84 (Open): 2 positions

• Advertisement No. 17378/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/11

• Second Paper: 2083/12/12

6. Physiotherapist — Physiotherapy

- Advertisement No. 17379/083-84 (Women): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/17

• Second Paper: 2083/12/18

7. Radiography Technologist — Radiography

- Advertisement No. 17380/083-84 (Open): 1 position

Written Examination:

• First Paper: 2083/12/19

• Second Paper: 2083/12/20

8. Clinical Psychologist — Miscellaneous/Psychology

• Advertisement No. 17381/083-84 (Internal Competition): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17382/083-84 (Open): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 17383/083-84 (Women): 1 position

Written Examination Schedule: To be published later.

The source lists no re-advertised positions under the eighth- and seventh-level health service advertisements.

(D) National Human Rights Service, Officer Third Class (Non-Technical)

Human Rights Officer

• Advertisement No. 16688/083-84 (Open): 4 positions

• Advertisement No. 16689/083-84 (Women): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 16690/083-84 (Indigenous Nationalities): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 16691/083-84 (Madhesi): 1 position

• Advertisement No. 16692/083-84 (Dalit): 1 position

Accounts Officer

- Advertisement No. 16693/083-84 (Open): 1 position

The source lists no re-advertised positions under these advertisements.

2. Written Examination Schedule for Non-Technical Services

Joint Written Examination Schedule for Judicial Service

Foreign Affairs, Administration, Audit, and Federal Parliament Services: Joint and Integrated Written Examination

Only candidates who pass the first-stage examination will be eligible to participate in the second-stage examination.

National Human Rights Service Written Examination Schedule

3. Examination Procedures, Application Fees, Deadlines, and Age Limits

Type of Examination: Written examination, information technology skills test, practical examination, group assessment, and interview, as prescribed in the relevant syllabus.

Language of Written Examination: As specified in the syllabus.

Examination Centers

• First Stage: Examinations will be conducted at locations where the Commission's examination-conducting offices are situated.

• Second Stage: Examinations will be conducted through the Commission's offices in Dhankuta, Jaleshwar, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Butwal, Surkhet, and Dipayal.

• Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group: Written examinations will be conducted through the Commission's offices in Dhankuta, Jaleshwar, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Butwal, Surkhet, and Dipayal.

• National Human Rights Service: Examination centers will be designated by the Public Service Commission, Central Office.

Application Fees

The application fee is Rs. 1,200 for each advertisement.

Candidates applying for additional advertisements under inclusive categories for positions within the same service/group must pay an additional Rs. 400 for each inclusive category.

Candidates also applying for the Foreign Affairs Service and Audit Service must select the relevant service by marking (✓) and pay an additional Rs. 400 for each applicable service.

Application Deadlines

• Normal Application Deadline: 2083/8/15 BS

• Deadline with Double Fee: 2083/8/22 BS

• Final Date for Payment: 2083/8/23 BS

Application Fee Payment Method

Applicants may pay the prescribed application fee electronically through the Commission's online application system.

Alternatively, they may print a bank voucher containing their Master ID and transaction reference number and deposit the fee in cash at designated banks.

The regular or double examination fee must be paid no later than 2083/8/23 BS.

Age Limits

Civil Service and National Human Rights Service

Candidates must have completed 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 35 years as of 2083/8/15 BS.

For women and candidates with disabilities, the maximum age limit is 40 years.

Nepal Health Service

Candidates must have completed 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 45 years as of 2083/8/15 BS.

Age Limits for Serving Employees

For serving Civil Service employees, the applicable age provisions are governed by Section 10(1)(c), Sub-clause 3, of the Civil Service Act, 2049 BS.

For serving Nepal Health Service employees, the applicable provisions are governed by Section 12(c) of the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053 BS.

Under the Supreme Court's interim order dated 2079/10/20 BS, the age limit will not apply to serving government employees who were recommended through the examinations conducted for local-level positions under the Public Service Commission's advertisement published on 2076/2/15 BS and who are currently employed.

This provision will remain applicable until the final resolution of the case.

Candidates claiming this exemption must upload an application explaining their circumstances in the Experience section of the online application system.

Required Documents

Candidates must upload all documents prescribed for the relevant advertisement in the designated sections of the online application system, including:

• Educational qualification certificates

• Training certificates

• Experience certificates

• Professional practice licenses

• Other documents required for the advertised position

Candidates will be fully responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted in their applications.

Examination and Interview Arrangements

Pre-Interview Examination Schedule and Interview Dates: These will be announced when the written examination results are published.

Job Responsibilities: Duties related to the respective service, group, and subgroup.

Salary: As prescribed by prevailing law.

Administrative Authority: The designated authorities responsible for administering the respective services, groups, and subgroups.

4. Required Minimum Educational Qualifications

(A) Civil Service and Federal Parliament Service (Open Competition)

Candidates must not be disqualified under Section 10 of the Civil Service Act, 2049 BS, and must possess the minimum educational qualifications prescribed under Rule 15 of the Civil Service Regulations, 2050 BS.

The qualifications for individual services, groups, and subgroups are as follows.

1. Judicial Service — Judicial, Law, and Government Attorney Groups

Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized educational institution.

2. Foreign Affairs Service, Administration Service (General Administration), and Federal Parliament Service (General Administration)

Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution.

3. Administration Service — Accounts Group

Candidates must have either:

• A bachelor's degree in Management, Commerce, or Business Administration, including Accounting or Finance as a subject; or

• A bachelor's degree in any subject and have passed the Chartered Accountancy examination.

4. Audit Service

Candidates must have either:

• A bachelor's degree in Management, Commerce, or Business Administration, including Accounting or Finance as a subject; or

• A bachelor's degree in any subject and have passed the Chartered Accountancy examination.

5. Economic Planning and Statistics Service — Statistics Group

Candidates must have either:

• A master's degree or equivalent qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, Demography, or Applied Statistics; or

• A master's degree or equivalent qualification in any subject that includes Statistics.

6. Engineering Service — Civil, General

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution.

7. Engineering Service — Civil, Highway

Candidates must have at least a BE degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following subjects:

• Civil Engineering

• Highway Engineering

• Transportation Engineering

• Structural Engineering

8. Engineering Service — Civil, Sanitary

Candidates must have a BE degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Civil Engineering

• Sanitary Engineering

• Public Health Engineering

9. Engineering Service — Civil, Building and Architecture

Candidates must have a BE degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following subjects:

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering

• Building Engineering

• Structural Engineering

• Town Planning

• Structures

• Quantity Surveying

• Urban Planning

10. Engineering Service — Civil, Hydropower

Candidates must have a BE degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Civil Engineering

• Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Hydropower Engineering

11. Engineering Service — Electronics and Telecommunication

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications from a recognized educational institution:

• A bachelor's degree in any subject together with Aeronautical Radio Maintenance training at a standard recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

• A diploma in Aeronautical Radio Maintenance.

• A BE degree or equivalent qualification in Radio Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Air Navigation Engineering.

12. Engineering Service — Mechanical, General Mechanical

Candidates must have a BE degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Automobile Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

13. Engineering Service — Chemical Engineering

Candidates must possess one of the following:

• A BE degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Engineering.

• A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree or equivalent qualification in Chemical Technology.

• A Master of Science (MSc) degree or equivalent qualification in Petroleum Technology and Management.

14. Engineering Service — Meteorology

Candidates must have either:

• A BSc degree or equivalent qualification in Meteorology; or

• A bachelor's degree in Science together with at least 1 year of training meeting World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards.

15. Engineering Service — Geology, General Geology

Candidates must have an MSc degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:

• Geology and Applied Geology

• Engineering Geology

• Hydrogeology

• Geochemistry

• Geological Engineering

• Geophysics

16. Engineering Service — Geology, Engineering Geology

Candidates must have either:

• An MSc degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Applied Geology, or Geological Engineering, with Engineering Geology as a subject; or

• An MSc degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Geology, Geophysics, or Geological Engineering, together with 3 months of training in Engineering Geology.

17. Engineering Service — Civil Aviation Operations and Engineering, Civil Aviation Operations

Candidates must have:

• A bachelor's degree in Science or Management from a recognized educational institution; and

• At least 1 year of basic Air Traffic Services training from a recognized civil aviation training institution, such as the Nepal Civil Aviation Training Academy or an equivalent training center.

18. Engineering Service — Survey

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Survey Engineering or Geomatics Engineering.

Under the notice published in Part 5 of the Nepal Gazette dated 2068/7/21 BS, employees already serving in the Engineering Service, Survey Group, before the publication of the educational qualification notice in the Nepal Gazette dated Bhadra 12, 2068 BS, will be subject to the minimum educational qualifications prescribed when they entered the service and group.

19. Engineering Service — Chemistry

Candidates must have an MSc degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry from a recognized educational institution.

20. Agriculture Service — Food, Nutrition and Quality Control

Candidates must have either:

• A bachelor's degree of at least 4 years in Food Science, Food Technology, or Food Engineering; or

• A bachelor's degree in General Science followed by a master's degree of at least 2 years in any one of the following subjects:

  • Food Science

  • Food Technology

  • Food Engineering

  • Food Safety

  • Food Biotechnology

  • Food Microbiology

  • Food Toxicology

  • Food Biochemistry

  • Human Nutrition

Special Provision for Agriculture Service Employees

According to the clarification contained in the notice published in Part 5 of the Nepal Gazette on 2069/8/25 BS, the educational qualifications prescribed for the different groups and classes will not apply to Civil Service employees who entered the relevant services before the publication of that notice.

For such employees, the provisions of the previous regulations will continue to apply.

21. Forest Service — General Forestry

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Forestry, having studied at least 3 of the following subjects:

• Silviculture

• Forest Mensuration

• Forest Protection

• Forest Research

• Forest Management

• Wildlife Conservation

22. Forest Service — National Parks and Wildlife

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Forestry

• Wildlife Management

• Wildlife Ecology

• Parks and Recreation

• Natural Resource Management

23. Forest Service — Botany

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Science or an equivalent qualification with Botany as the major subject.

24. Forest Service — Environment

Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree of at least 4 years, or an equivalent qualification, in:

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Management

• Environmental Engineering

25. Miscellaneous Service — Computer Officer

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.

• A 3-year bachelor's degree with Computer Science as the major subject.

• A bachelor's degree in Physical Science, together with a diploma of at least 9 months in Systems Analysis, Design, and Software Development from an approved institution.

26. Miscellaneous Service — Computer Engineer

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following:

• Computer Engineering

• Electronic Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Electronics and Communication Engineering

27. Miscellaneous Service — Economist

Candidates must have a master's degree or equivalent qualification in Economics.

28. Education Service — Education Administration, Social Studies

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Education with one of the following major subjects:

• Geography

• History

• Economics

• Political Science

• Social Studies

29. Education Service — Education Administration, Mathematics

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Education with Mathematics as the major subject.

30. Education Service — Education Administration, Sanskrit

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Education with Sanskrit as the major subject.

31. Education Service — Arts, Image Art

Candidates must have either:

• A degree or diploma equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Image Art; or

• A bachelor's degree together with at least 6 months of training in Image Art or Reprography.

32. Education Service — Printing Management

Candidates must have:

• A bachelor's degree;

• At least 6 months of institutional training in Printing Management or Printing Technology; and

• At least 5 years of experience in printing operations.

33. Education Service — Archaeology, Archaeology

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Archaeology.

• A master's degree or equivalent qualification in History or Culture.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification together with a degree or diploma in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Archival Science.

34. Education Service — Archaeology, Museum

Candidates must have one of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Museum Science.

• A master's degree or equivalent qualification in History or Culture.

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification together with a diploma in Museum Science.

(B) National Human Rights Service (Non-Technical)

Candidates must not be disqualified under Rule 14 of the National Human Rights Service Employees' Service, Conditions and Facilities Regulations, 2072 BS (as amended), and must meet the qualifications prescribed under Rule 12.

1. Human Rights Officer

Candidates must have passed a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution.

2. Accounts Officer

Candidates must have either:

• A bachelor's degree in Management, Commerce, or Business Administration; or

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Public Administration as a major subject.

(C) Nepal Health Service

Candidates applying for positions in the Nepal Health Service must comply with the following provisions:

1. Candidates must not be disqualified under Section 12 of the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053 BS, and must possess the minimum educational qualifications specified in Schedule 6 of the Nepal Health Service Regulations, 2055 BS.

2. Candidates must be registered with the professional council relevant to their service and group, and their registration must remain valid as of the application deadline.

3. Candidates who studied under scholarships pursuant to Section 38 of the National Medical Education Act, 2075 BS, and are serving under the terms of their service agreements must submit proof that they have completed the period prescribed under Rule 22(5) of the National Medical Education Regulations.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Open Competition

1. Medical Officer — Health, General Health Services, Eighth Level

Candidates must have an MBBS degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized educational institution.

2. Dental Surgeon — Health, Dentistry, Eighth Level

Candidates must have a BDSc or BDS degree from a recognized educational institution.

3. Ayurveda Physician — Health, Ayurveda, General Ayurveda, Eighth Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from a recognized educational institution.

4. Homeopathy Physician — Health, Homeopathy, Eighth Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Homeopathy from a recognized educational institution.

5. Biomedical Engineer — Health, Miscellaneous, Biomedical Engineering, Eighth Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or Medical Electronic Engineering from a recognized educational institution.

6. Public Health Officer — Health, Health Inspection, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Public Health from a recognized educational institution.

7. Medical Lab Technologist — Health, Medical Lab Technology, General Medical Lab Technology, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized educational institution.

8. Microbiologist — Health, Medical Lab Technology, Microbiology, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Medical Microbiology from a recognized educational institution.

9. Physiotherapist — Health, Physiotherapy, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized educational institution.

10. Pharmacy Officer — Health, Pharmacy, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from a recognized educational institution.

11. Nursing Officer — Health, General Nursing, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognized educational institution.

12. Radiography Technologist — Health, Radiography, Seventh Level

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Radiography from a recognized educational institution.

13. Clinical Psychologist — Health, Miscellaneous, Psychology

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with Psychology as a subject from a recognized educational institution.

Important Notes

(a) Required Service Experience

Candidates applying for positions requiring a specified period of experience must have completed the minimum required service period by the normal application deadline prescribed for the relevant position.

(b) Double-Fee Application Period

The extended application period with double fees will not be counted when determining eligibility related to age, educational qualifications, required experience, or other qualifications.

(c) Grounds for Rejection of Applications

Applications will not be approved if:

• They are not submitted within the deadline prescribed by the Commission.

• Candidates do not meet the minimum qualifications.

• Other prescribed information is missing or insufficient.

• The prescribed application fee has not been paid.

(d) Request for a Scribe

Candidates requiring a scribe must contact the relevant office of the Public Service Commission at least 10 days before the commencement of the written examination.

Otherwise, the Commission will not be obligated to provide a scribe.

(e) Documents Required Before the Interview

Candidates who pass the written examination must submit the required documents before attending the interview.

These include:

• Original educational qualification certificates.

• Citizenship certificate.

• Original experience certification issued by the relevant office head, where service experience is required.

• Originals and copies of the documents prescribed for candidates applying through open competition.

Submission of the applicable documents is mandatory.

(f) Educational Qualifications and Foreign Degree Equivalence

Candidates must have completed the prescribed educational qualifications by the normal application deadline.

Candidates who studied at foreign institutions must have obtained an equivalence determination for their qualifications from the relevant authority by the same deadline.

(g) Mandatory Use of Black Ink

Candidates must use only black ink during the examination.

Answer sheets will be canceled if candidates fail to comply with this requirement.

(h) Compliance with Examination Instructions

Candidates must comply with the conditions and instructions prescribed by the Public Service Commission for examination purposes.

(i) Examination Scheme and Syllabus

Candidates are personally responsible for familiarizing themselves with the examination scheme specified in the relevant syllabus.

(j) Availability of Syllabus

The examination syllabus can be obtained from the Public Service Commission's official website: tps://www.psc.gov.np

Published Date: 2083/7/25 BS (PSC website); 2083/7/28 BS (Gorkhapatra).