Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Vacancy 2083

Kathmandu, Kartik 20, 2083. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA - Nepal Bidhut Pradhikaran), Head Office, Kathmandu, has invited applications for permanent recruitment through open competitive written examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

The NEA Recruitment Committee published the notice on 2083/07/20, inviting eligible Nepali citizens who meet the prescribed minimum qualifications to submit duly completed online applications.

Eligible candidates can apply through the Nepal Electricity Authority's Recruitment Department portal at https://career.nea.org.np. However, existing permanent employees of the NEA must submit their applications through https://hris.nea.org.np.

1. Officer-Level Positions, Vacancies, and Minimum Educational Qualifications

The following officer-level positions are available under the Administration and Technical Services.

Officer-Level Vacancy Details

1. Manager – Level 10

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical10/122

• Service: Technical

• Group: Electrical

• Subgroup: Electrical

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Reservation Category: Dalit – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, along with 12 years of work experience in an officer-level position in the Government of Nepal or an organized institution.

2. Assistant Director – Level 8

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration8/123

• Service: Administration

• Group: Accounts

• Subgroup: Accounts

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Category: Open – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Commerce or Business Administration, along with five years of work experience in an officer-level position in the Government of Nepal or an organized institution.

3. Senior Chartered Accountant – Level 8

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration8/124

• Service: Administration

• Group: Accounts

• Subgroup: Chartered Accountancy

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Reservation Category: Indigenous Nationalities (Adivasi/Janajati) – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Passed Chartered Accountancy (CA), along with five years of work experience in an officer-level position in the Government of Nepal or an organized institution.

4. Assistant Manager (Electrical) – Level 8

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical8/125

• Service: Technical

• Group: Electrical

• Subgroup: Electrical

• Total Vacancies: 3

• Categories: Open – 2; Indigenous Nationalities – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, along with five years of work experience in an officer-level position in the Government of Nepal or an organized institution.

5. Assistant Manager (Computer Engineering) – Level 8

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical8/126

• Service: Technical

• Group: Computer Engineering

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Reservation Category: Women – 1 (re-advertised)

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Computer Engineering, along with five years of work experience in an officer-level position in the Government of Nepal or an organized institution.

6. Administrative Officer – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration7/127

• Service: Administration

• Group: Administration

• Subgroup: Administration

• Total Vacancies: 7

• Categories: Open – 4; Women – 1; Madheshi – 1; Persons with Disabilities – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree.

7. Law Officer – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration7/128

• Service: Administration

• Group: Administration

• Subgroup: Law

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Reservation Category: Madheshi – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Law.

8. Accounts Officer – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration7/129

• Service: Administration

• Group: Accounts

• Subgroup: Accounts

• Total Vacancies: 8

• Categories: Open – 5; Women – 1; Madheshi – 1; Persons with Disabilities – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Commerce or Business Administration.

9. Chartered Accountant – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Administration7/130

• Service: Administration

• Group: Accounts

• Subgroup: Chartered Accountancy

• Total Vacancies: 2

• Categories: Open – 1; Women – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Passed Chartered Accountancy (CA).

10. Engineer (Electrical) – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/131

• Service: Technical

• Group: Electrical

• Subgroup: Electrical

• Total Vacancies: 42

• Categories: Open – 23; Women – 5; Indigenous Nationalities – 5; Madheshi – 4; Dalit – 2; Persons with Disabilities – 2 (both re-advertised); Backward Area – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

11. Engineer (Electronics) – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/132

• Service: Technical

• Group: Electrical

• Subgroup: Electronics

• Total Vacancies: 3

• Categories: Open – 2; Dalit – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering.

12. Engineer (Mechanical) – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/133

• Service: Technical

• Group: Mechanical

• Total Vacancies: 4

• Categories: Open – 3; Madheshi – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

13. Engineer (Civil) – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/134

• Service: Technical

• Group: Civil

• Subgroup: Civil

• Total Vacancies: 5

• Categories: Open – 3; Madheshi – 1; Backward Area – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

14. Survey Engineer – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/135

• Service: Technical

• Group: Civil

• Subgroup: Survey

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Category: Open – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Survey or Geomatics Engineering.

15. Engineer (Computer) – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/136

• Service: Technical

• Group: Computer Engineering

• Total Vacancies: 4

• Categories: Open – 2; Indigenous Nationalities – 1; Madheshi – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.

16. Environmentalist – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/137

• Service: Technical

• Group: Miscellaneous

• Subgroup: Environment

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Category: Open – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Botany, Wildlife Studies, Biology, or Zoology.

17. Geologist – Level 7

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical7/138

• Service: Technical

• Group: Miscellaneous

• Subgroup: Geology

• Total Vacancies: 1

• Reservation Category: Madheshi – 1

• Minimum Qualification: Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics.

2. Assistant-Level Positions, Vacancies, and Minimum Educational Qualifications

A. Meter Reading Supervisor

• Level: 5

• Service: Administration

• Group: Administration

• Subgroup: Administration

Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 (10+2) and obtained a certificate confirming that they have passed the Level 5 Preliminary Qualification Examination for Organized Institutions conducted by the Public Service Commission.

Province-wise Vacancies

B. Accountant

• Level: 5

• Service: Administration

• Group: Accounts

• Subgroup: Accounts

Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or Grade 12 (10+2) in Commerce or Business Administration and obtained a certificate confirming that they have passed the Level 5 Preliminary Qualification Examination for Organized Institutions conducted by the Public Service Commission.

Province-wise Vacancies

C. Supervisor (Electrical)

• Level: 5

• Service: Technical

• Group: Electrical

• Subgroup: Electrical

Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, or passed the Level 3 Skill Test in the relevant subject awarded by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

Province-wise Vacancies

1. Koshi Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/103

• Total Vacancies: 57

• Open: 8

• Women: 20 (18 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 13 (11 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 5 (3 re-advertised)

• Dalit: 6 (5 re-advertised)

• Persons with Disabilities: 4 (re-advertised)

• Backward Area: 1 (re-advertised)

2. Madhesh Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/203

• Total Vacancies: 25

• Women: 11 (re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 8 (re-advertised)

• Dalit: 3 (re-advertised)

• Persons with Disabilities: 2 (re-advertised)

• Backward Area: 1 (re-advertised)

3. Bagmati Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/303

• Total Vacancies: 30

• Open: 8

• Women: 14 (12 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 3 (2 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 2

• Persons with Disabilities: 2 (re-advertised)

• Backward Area: 1

4. Gandaki Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/403

• Total Vacancies: 30

• Open: 6

• Women: 11 (10 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 8 (6 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 1

• Dalit: 2 (re-advertised)

• Persons with Disabilities: 2 (re-advertised)

5. Lumbini Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/503

• Total Vacancies: 44

• Open: 12

• Women: 12 (10 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 9 (6 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 2

• Dalit: 4 (re-advertised)

• Persons with Disabilities: 3 (2 re-advertised)

• Backward Area: 2 (1 re-advertised)

6. Karnali Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/603

• Total Vacancies: 25

• Open: 8

• Women: 11 (9 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 3 (2 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 2

• Persons with Disabilities: 1

7. Sudurpashchim Province

• Advertisement No.: 2083/84, Technical5/703

• Total Vacancies: 35

• Open: 8

• Women: 13 (11 re-advertised)

• Indigenous Nationalities: 6 (4 re-advertised)

• Madheshi: 5 (3 re-advertised)

• Dalit: 1 (re-advertised)

• Persons with Disabilities: 1 (re-advertised)

• Backward Area: 1

D. Supervisor (Mechanical)

• Level: 5

• Service: Technical

• Group: Mechanical

Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or passed the Level 3 Skill Test in the relevant subject awarded by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

Province-wise Vacancies

E. Supervisor (Civil)

• Level: 5

• Service: Technical

• Group: Civil

• Subgroup: Civil

Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or Diploma in Civil Engineering, or passed the Level 3 Skill Test in the relevant subject awarded by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).

Province-wise Vacancies

Special Notice Regarding the Advertisement

In accordance with the mandamus order issued by the Supreme Court on 2079/10/24 in writ petitions, including Writ No. 078-WO-0660, recruitment will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the law.

The recruitment process will also address the actual loss of positions resulting from the non-inclusion of inclusive categories in fiscal year 2079/80, with provisions for compensating such losses as prescribed by law.

3. Other Major Conditions Regarding Examinations, Qualifications, and Applications

1. Types of Examinations

The selection process will include:

• Written examination.

• Presentation, for positions specifically requiring a presentation examination.

• Interview.

2. Examination Syllabus

The examination syllabus can be obtained from the official website of the Nepal Electricity Authority at www.nea.org.np.

3. Examination Fees

The following examination fees apply:

Candidates applying under more than one inclusive category for the same position must pay the applicable additional fee for each category.

After completing the online application form, candidates must pay the prescribed fees only through the available payment platform.

4. Age Requirements

Candidates must meet the following age requirements by the regular application deadline of 2083/02/10:

• Officer Level 8 and Above: Must have completed 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 40 years.

• Officer Level 7: Must have completed 21 years of age and must not have exceeded 35 years.

• Assistant Level 5: Must have completed 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 35 years.

• Women and Candidates with Disabilities: Must not have exceeded 40 years of age.

The age limit will not apply to existing permanent employees of the Nepal Electricity Authority.

5. Special Provisions for Permanent NEA Employees

Employees who have completed two years of permanent service at the Nepal Electricity Authority will be eligible to compete under the open category for certain Level 7 positions, subject to their educational qualifications.

• Employees holding a bachelor's degree may apply for Level 7 positions in the Administration Group of the Administration Service.

• Employees holding a bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration may apply for Level 7 positions in the Accounts Group.

6. Disqualification Provisions

Applicants must not be disqualified from becoming candidates under the Nepal Electricity Authority Employee Service and Conditions Regulations, 2075 (including amendments).

7. Work Experience Requirements for Levels 8, 9, and 10

Candidates applying for positions at Levels 8, 9, and 10 must possess the prescribed work experience.

Work experience gained in an officer-level position in the relevant field at the following organizations will be recognized on the basis of an appointment letter or employment contract and a letter issued by the concerned organization certifying the service period.

Eligible organizations include:

1. Civil service offices and other government agencies.

2. Organized institutions operated under the full or partial ownership of the Government of Nepal.

3. Development committees established under the Development Committee Act, 2013.

4. Institutions or agencies established under special legislation.

5. The United Nations, its organs, and specialized agencies.

6. Intergovernmental, regional, and international organizations.

7. Constituent campuses of universities.

8. Community schools.

Additional Conditions Regarding Work Experience

Experience from Other Organizations

Where work experience is submitted from organizations other than those listed above, candidates must provide an appointment letter or employment contract and a letter certifying their service period.

In addition, such experience will be recognized only if it can be established that the candidate was recruited to an officer-level position in accordance with the organization's applicable rules, regulations, directives, or procedures.

These provisions must cover matters such as recruitment procedures for officer-level employees, required qualifications, organizational structure, and employee service conditions.

Service Verification Form

Candidates applying for positions requiring work experience must complete the Service Details Form available on the NEA website at nea.org.np.

The service period must be certified by the concerned office before the form is submitted.

Restrictions on Recognized Experience

• Work experience gained at another organization during the same period of employment at a government office or public institution will not be recognized.

• If a candidate has worked at two or more organizations during the same period, only the full-time experience from one organization will be counted.

• Part-time experience involving fewer than 40 working hours per week will not be recognized.

• Temporary or contractual employment lasting less than six months will not be counted.

• Experience will not be recognized if the appointment letter or contract explicitly states that the employment was part-time.

• Service performed in an acting or officiating officer-level capacity while holding a substantive assistant-level position will not be considered officer-level experience.

• For Level 8 and Level 10 positions, only officer-level experience gained after completing a bachelor's degree in a subject relevant to the service, group, and subgroup of the position applied for will be recognized.

8. Application Deadlines

• Regular Application Deadline: 2083/02/10

• Application Deadline with Double Fee: 2083/02/17

9. Calculation of Eligibility Period

Candidates applying for positions requiring work experience must have completed the prescribed minimum work experience by the regular application deadline specified for the relevant position.

The extended application period with double fees will not be considered when determining eligibility based on age, educational qualifications, training, work experience, or other requirements.

10. Salary, Benefits, and Service Conditions

Salary, benefits, and other service conditions will be governed by the rules of the Nepal Electricity Authority.

11. Place of Work and Transfer Provisions

Selected candidates may be required to work anywhere in Nepal.

Under the Nepal Electricity Authority Employee Service and Conditions Regulations, 2075 (including amendments):

• Employees selected and appointed through province-level advertisements will not be transferred to offices outside their respective provincial regions for seven years.

• However, women employees and employees with disabilities may be transferred to offices in other provinces after completing five years of service.

12. Duties and Responsibilities

Appointed employees will perform duties associated with their respective services, groups, and subgroups.

13. Probation Period

• General Probation Period: One year.

• Probation Period for Women Employees: Six months.

14. Written Examinations for Assistant-Level Positions

The written examinations for assistant-level positions will be conducted in the respective provincial regions as determined by the Public Service Commission.

Written examinations for the same position across different provinces may also be held on the same day.

15. Examination Schedule

The written examination schedule will be published later in coordination with the Public Service Commission.

16. Refund of Examination Fees

Examination fees will not be refunded except where an advertisement is cancelled.

17. Mandatory Documents for Inclusive Category Applicants

Candidates applying under inclusive reservation categories must also upload and submit the following supporting documents with their applications.

A. Indigenous Nationalities (Adivasi/Janajati)

For applicants belonging to ethnic communities listed under the National Foundation for Development of Indigenous Nationalities Act, eligibility will be determined based on the official list.

However, where a listed ethnic community includes more than one surname, applicants must submit a certificate issued by the Chief District Officer, based on a recommendation from the head of the concerned local government, confirming that their surname belongs to the listed ethnic community.

B. Madheshi Category

Applicants must submit certification establishing their Madheshi status from an institution designated by the Government of Nepal through a notice published in the Nepal Gazette.

Until such an institution is officially designated through a Gazette notice, applicants must submit a certificate issued by the Chief District Officer based on a recommendation from the head of the concerned local government confirming their Madheshi status.

C. Dalit Category

For applicants belonging to communities listed by the National Dalit Commission, eligibility will be determined based on the official list.

Where a listed community includes more than one surname, applicants must submit either:

• A copy of the certificate issued by the Chief District Officer, based on a recommendation from the head of the concerned local government, confirming that the surname belongs to the listed Dalit community.

• A copy of the certificate issued by the concerned ward office, in accordance with a decision of the Government of Nepal, confirming that the surname belongs to the listed Dalit community.

D. Persons with Disabilities

Candidates applying under the disability category must submit a disability identity card.

Alternatively, they must provide a disability identity card issued by the concerned local government specifying the classification of disability in accordance with Section 4(3) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2074.

E. Backward Area Category

Candidates applying under the backward area category must have permanent residence in one of the following districts:

• Achham

• Kalikot

• Jajarkot

• Jumla

• Dolpa

• Bajhang

• Bajura

• Mugu

• Humla

Applicants must submit a citizenship certificate issued by the concerned district indicating permanent residence in the designated district.

They must also provide a copy of a recommendation letter issued within three months before the application date by the concerned rural municipality or municipality, certifying that they currently maintain permanent residence at the same location.

18. Application Deadline on Public Holidays

As application fees can be paid through the online system, candidates must submit their applications and pay the prescribed fees within the original deadline even if the final application day falls on a public holiday.

19. Important Instructions for Online Applications

A. Documents Required for Upload

When submitting an online application, candidates must upload the following documents in the designated locations.

Documents Required in JPG Format

• A recently taken passport-sized photograph showing both ears.

• Candidate's signature.

• Nepali citizenship certificate.

Documents Required in PDF Format

• Certificate of minimum educational qualification.

• Training and work experience certificates, where required for the relevant position.

• Relevant supporting certificates for candidates applying under inclusive reservation categories.

• An individual equivalence certificate issued by the competent authority for candidates who obtained their educational qualifications from foreign educational institutions.

• Registration certificates from the relevant professional councils for officer-level positions such as Law Officer, Chartered Accountant, and Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Survey, Computer, and other relevant disciplines).

• Other documents prescribed in the respective vacancy advertisements.

All the above documents must have been issued by the regular application deadline.

Candidates themselves will be responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in their applications and the documents uploaded.

B. Relevance of Educational Qualifications

If the certificates issued by a domestic educational institution do not clearly establish that the subject of the candidate's educational qualification is relevant to the prescribed qualification for the position, the candidate must submit a copy of a letter of subject relevance issued by the concerned authority.

C. Technical Support for Online Applications

Candidates experiencing problems while completing their online application forms may contact the following numbers.

• Technical Support: 9849443854

• Communication Channels: Viber or WhatsApp (Viber: text only)

• Additional Information: 01-4153048

• Office Hours: The additional information number can be contacted during office hours.

20. Updating Contact Information

Candidates must ensure that their mobile numbers and email addresses are updated and accurate when submitting their applications.

Information regarding the approval or rejection of application forms will be communicated to applicants through their registered mobile numbers or email addresses.

If a candidate is unable to participate in an examination because of an incorrect mobile number or email address provided in the application, the candidate will be responsible for the consequences.

21. Further Information

All subsequent notices related to recruitment under this advertisement will be made available only on the official website of the Nepal Electricity Authority at nea.org.np.

Candidates are advised to remain updated through the official website.

Published Date: 2083 Kartik 20