
Public Service Commission (PSC): Gazetted First and Second Class Vacancy 2082
The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) has published an announcement inviting applications from qualified candidates for Gazetted First and Second Class (Technical and Non-Technical) positions under the Civil Service, Federal Parliament Service, Health Service, and National Human Rights Service.
Appointments will be made through internal competition and open competitive examinations as per existing laws. Eligible candidates must apply online through the Commission’s application portal: psconline1.psc.gov.np.
Application and Examination Details
Examination Type: Written, case presentation/in-basket exercise, and interview as per the prescribed curriculum.
Medium of Examination: As specified in the respective syllabus.
Examination Center: Kathmandu.
Application Fee:
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For Gazetted First Class and 11th Level (Health Service): NPR 1,500 for the first group and NPR 600 for each additional group.
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For Gazetted Second Class, Officer Second Class, and 9th Level (Health Service): NPR 1,000 for the first group and NPR 400 for each additional group.
Application Deadline:
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Normal fee submission until 2082/07/19.
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Double fee accepted until 2082/07/26.
Age Limit:
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Applicants must be between 21 and 45 years of age as of 2082/07/19.
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For in-service employees, the upper age limit shall be as defined in respective service acts and regulations.
Payment Method:
Application fees can be paid electronically through the PSC online system or by depositing the voucher printed from the portal into designated banks.
Required Documents:
Applicants must upload scanned copies of educational certificates, training, experience, and professional licenses in PDF format, and the front side of the citizenship certificate in JPG format.
Interview Dates:
The schedule for interviews will be announced together with the publication of written exam results.
Gazetted First Class (Non-Technical Positions)
Administrative and Judicial Services
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Judiciary
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Government Attorney
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration
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Internal Competition – 7 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing (Deputy Auditor General)
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Government Attorney
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Dalit Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration
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Open Competition – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration
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Backward Area – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing
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Open Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Federal Parliament, Administration
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Open Competition – 1 position
Gazetted First Class (Technical Positions)
Engineering Service
Civil Engineering, General
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Highway
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Irrigation
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Electrical Engineering, General Electrical Engineering
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Mechanical Engineering, Building and Installation (B&I)
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Mining Engineering
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Open Competition – 1 position
Geology, General Geology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Agriculture Service
Crop Development
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Open Competition – 1 position
Plant Protection
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Open Competition – 1 position
Veterinary
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Forestry Service
General Forestry
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Health Service (11th Level)
Chief Consultant Nephrologist, Health, Medicine, Nephrology
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Chief Consultant Endocrinologist, Health, Medicine, Endocrinology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Hepatologist (Physician), Health, Medicine, Hepatology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Medical Oncologist, Health, Medicine, Medical Oncology
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Open Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Surgeon, Health, Surgery, General Surgery
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Open Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Neurosurgeon, Health, Surgery, Neurosurgery
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant ENT Surgeon, Health, Otorhinolaryngology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chief Medical Superintendent, Health, General Health Service
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Gazetted Second Class (Non-Technical Positions)
Judicial and Administrative Services
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Judiciary
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Internal Competition – 4 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Government Attorney
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Internal Competition – 3 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Foreign Affairs
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Internal Competition – 21 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Accounts
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Internal Competition – 3 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Revenue
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Internal Competition – 8 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing (Director)
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Internal Competition – 3 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing, Director (Specialist)
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Judiciary
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Open Competition – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Judiciary
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Open Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Law
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Justice, Government Attorney
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Open Competition – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Open Competition – 6 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Indigenous Group – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, General Administration
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Persons with Disabilities Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Accounts
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Open Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Accounts
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Revenue
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Open Competition – 2 positions
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Revenue
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Administration, Revenue
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing (Director)
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Open Competition – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Auditing (Director)
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Persons with Disabilities Group – 1 position
Service/Group/Sub-Group: Federal Parliament, Administration
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Gazetted Second Class (Technical Positions)
Economic Planning and Statistics Service
Statistics Group
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Engineering Service
Civil Engineering, General
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Open Competition – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Highway
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Sanitary
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Irrigation
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Civil Engineering, Hydropower
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Open Competition – 1 position
Electrical Engineering, General Electrical
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Mechanical Engineering, General Mechanical
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Mining Engineering
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Chemical Engineering
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Metallurgical Engineering
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Geology, General Geology
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Geology, Hydro Geology
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Open Competition – 1 position
Civil Aviation Operation and Engineering, Civil Aviation Operation
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Survey Group
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Agriculture Service
Agriculture Extension
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Fisheries
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Livestock Production and Dairy Development
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Plant Protection
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Agricultural Economics, Marketing and Statistics
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Open Competition – 1 position
Soil Science
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Veterinary
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Forestry Service
General Forestry
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Soil and Water Conservation
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Botany
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Education Service
Education Administration
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Internal Competition – 3 positions
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Open Competition – 1 position
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Miscellaneous Service
Computer Director
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
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Dalit Group – 1 position
Senior Economist
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Federal Parliament Technical Service
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Open Competition – 1 position
National Human Rights Service
Officer Second Class (Gazetted Second Class)
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Health Service (9th Level)
Consultant Nephrologist, Health, Medicine, Nephrology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Open Competition – 1 position
Consultant Neurologist, Health, Medicine, Neurology
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
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Open Competition – 1 position
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Dalit Group – 1 position
Consultant Cardiologist, Health, Medicine, Cardiology
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
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Open Competition – 1 position
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Consultant Tropical Medicine (Physician), Health, Medicine, Tropical Medicine
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Consultant Chest Disease (Physician), Health, Medicine, Chest Diseases
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Consultant Medical Oncologist, Health, Medicine, Medical Oncology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Forensic Medical Officer, Health, Medicine, Forensic Medicine
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Indigenous Group – 1 position
Consultant Uro Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Urology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Madhesi Group – 1 position
Consultant Neuro Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Neurosurgery
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Health, Surgery, Kidney Transplant Surgery
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Consultant Psychiatrist, Health, Psychiatry
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Neonatologist, Health, Pediatrics, Neonatology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
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Open Competition – 1 position
Consultant Anesthesiologist, Health, Anesthesiology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Pathologist, Health, General Pathology
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
Consultant Microbiologist, Health, Pathology, Microbiology
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Consultant Hematologist/Pathologist, Health, Pathology, Hematology
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Women’s Group – 1 position
Consultant Biochemist, Health, Pathology, Biochemistry
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Hospital Nursing Administrator, Health, General Nursing
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Internal Competition – 2 positions
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Open Competition – 1 position
Deputy Chief Medical Lab Technologist, Health, General Medical Lab Technology
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Open Competition – 2 positions
Public Health Administrator, Health, Health Inspection
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Pharmacy Administrator, Health, Pharmacy
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Internal Competition – 1 position
Eligibility for Internal Competition
1. Service Status
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Must be a permanent employee of the Government of Nepal, Civil Service, or a relevant constitutional body.
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Employees on study leave or foreign assignment must complete the prescribed period of service as per the Civil Service Act and Regulations.
2. Minimum Service Period
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For promotion to Gazetted First Class: minimum five years of continuous service in Gazetted Second Class or equivalent.
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For promotion to Gazetted Second Class: minimum five years of continuous service in Gazetted Third Class or equivalent.
3. Performance Evaluation
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The average performance grade for the last five years must be at least “Good.”
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No disciplinary penalties should be recorded within the last three years.
4. Educational Qualifications
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As specified in the respective service and group regulations for the position.
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Applicants must possess the required degree recognized by the Government of Nepal or a foreign equivalent approved by TU or the concerned university.
5. Professional Registration
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Candidates for technical positions (e.g., engineering, medical, health, agriculture) must hold a valid license from the concerned professional council.
6. Departmental Recommendation
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A recommendation letter must be submitted from the concerned ministry or department verifying the applicant’s eligibility for internal competition.
Eligibility for Open Competition
1. Citizenship
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The candidate must be a citizen of Nepal.
2. Age Limit
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For Gazetted First Class and 11th Level positions: 21 to 45 years as of 2082/07/19.
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For Gazetted Second Class and 9th Level positions: 21 to 40 years as of 2082/07/19.
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Women and candidates with disabilities may apply up to five years beyond the upper limit.
3. Educational Qualifications
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As prescribed in the concerned service and group regulations or curriculum.
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All foreign degrees must be officially equivalenced through the Tribhuvan University Equivalence Section or the concerned body.
4. Character and Health
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Candidates must not have been convicted of criminal offenses involving moral turpitude.
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Must be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of the post.
5. Professional Council Registration
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Compulsory for technical posts (e.g., Nursing Council, Medical Council, Engineering Council, Agriculture Council, etc.).
Documents to be Uploaded
When applying online, candidates must upload clear scanned copies of the following documents:
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Citizenship Certificate (front side, JPG format)
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Academic Certificates (SLC/SEE to highest degree, PDF format)
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Experience and Training Certificates (PDF format)
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Professional License (if applicable)
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Equivalence Certificate (for foreign degrees)
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Recent Passport-Size Photo
Each file should be less than 500 KB and uploaded according to the portal guidelines.
Verification of Documents
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Short-listed candidates must produce original documents during interview and verification.
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Incomplete or false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
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The Commission reserves the right to cancel any application that violates eligibility rules.
Examination and Evaluation
1. Written Examination
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Conducted as per the syllabus for each service and group.
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Candidates must attain a minimum of 40 % in each paper and an aggregate of 50 % overall to qualify for the next stage.
2. Presentation / Case Study / In-Basket Exercise
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Required for Gazetted First Class posts as per curriculum.
3. Interview
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Conducted for those who qualify from the written exam. Interview marks will be added to the final aggregate score.
4. Merit List and Recommendation
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Candidates will be ranked by total marks obtained in the written and interview stages.
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The Commission will recommend successful candidates to the respective ministries or offices for appointment.
Application Fee Payment
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Fees may be paid through online banking (ConnectIPS, mobile banking, QR code, etc.) or by depositing the voucher printed from the PSC portal into designated banks.
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The voucher must be uploaded within the application period to complete submission.
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Fees once paid will not be refunded or transferred.
Important Notes
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Candidates should carefully select the correct advertisement number and service category while applying.
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One application must be submitted per advertisement number.
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All communications will be done through the PSC online portal and official website psc.gov.np.
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Candidates are responsible for verifying exam dates and venues.
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Late applications after the double-fee deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Reservation and Inclusion Quotas
In line with the Civil Service Act, 2049 (with amendments) and the Inclusion Regulation, 2067, a certain percentage of vacancies are reserved for candidates from marginalized and underrepresented communities.
Distribution of Reservation Categories
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Women: 33%
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Adivasi/Janajati (Indigenous Nationalities): 27%
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Madhesi: 22%
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Dalit: 9%
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Persons with Disabilities: 5%
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Backward Areas: 4%
These percentages are calculated based on the total number of advertised open competition positions.
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Candidates applying under inclusive categories must submit valid proof of belonging to the respective community as recognized by the Government of Nepal.
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Applicants may apply for only one inclusion category per position.
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If no qualified candidate is found in a reserved group, the vacancy will be filled as per the Commission’s rules and existing laws.
Examination Centers
All written examinations for Gazetted First and Second Class positions will be held in Kathmandu Valley.
Key Notes:
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The exact exam date, time, and venue will be published later on the Commission’s website and notice board.
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Candidates must bring their admit card and a valid photo ID (citizenship or passport) to the exam center.
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The use of mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, or any electronic device inside the examination hall is strictly prohibited.
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Candidates must reach the examination venue at least one hour before the scheduled time.
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Those who fail to appear in any paper of the written examination will be automatically disqualified.
Curriculum and Reference Materials
Candidates should prepare according to the official syllabus published by the Public Service Commission for each service, group, and sub-group.
To download the syllabus:
Visit the PSC official website → www.psc.gov.np → Curriculum Section → Select your service/group/sub-group and level.
Curricula for Gazetted First and Second Class positions include:
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General Administrative Aptitude
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Subject-Specific Technical Knowledge
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Contemporary National and International Affairs
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Case Study and In-Basket Exercises (for senior positions)
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Interview and Presentation Skills
Language Medium:
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All written exams will be conducted in either Nepali or English as per the subject-specific syllabus.
Guidelines for Online Application Submission
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Applicants must visit https://psconline1.psc.gov.np.
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Register with a valid email address and create a secure password.
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Carefully fill in all required details — personal, academic, and service-related.
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Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the prescribed format and size.
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Select the correct service, group, sub-group, and advertisement number.
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Pay the required application fee through online banking, mobile banking, or QR payment system.
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Verify the application details before final submission.
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Download and print the submission receipt and admit card after the confirmation of payment.
Technical Assistance:
For any issues related to login, document upload, or payment confirmation, contact the PSC support office during official hours or email: info@psc.gov.np
General Reminders for Candidates
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Applications received after the final deadline will not be accepted under any condition.
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Once submitted, no changes will be allowed in service, group, or advertisement number.
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Misrepresentation of information or forged documents will lead to permanent disqualification and legal action.
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Examination results, interview dates, and final recommendations will be published on the PSC website and national daily newspapers.
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Candidates should regularly check the website www.psc.gov.np for updates.
Contact Information
Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog)
Anamnagar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Official Website: www.psc.gov.np
Online Application Portal: https://psconline1.psc.gov.np
Telephone: 01-4771320, 01-4771322
Email: info@psc.gov.np
For detailed inquiries, applicants may also visit the PSC Information and Counseling Desk during office hours.
Official Statement
The Commission urges all applicants to thoroughly read the notice, understand the eligibility criteria, and submit their applications within the stipulated deadline. The recruitment process will be conducted transparently, based strictly on merit, fairness, and inclusion in accordance with the Public Service Commission Act, Rules, and Procedures.
Published on 2082/06/29