Lok Sewa (PSC) CSE Prelims Exam Overview

Lok Sewa (PSC) CSE Prelims Exam Overview

1. Exam Overview – Lok Sewa (PSC) CSE Prelims

The Civil Service Examination (CSE) Prelims is the first stage of the selection process for various government posts in Nepal. It is primarily an objective (multiple-choice) exam that tests general knowledge, aptitude, and reasoning skills.

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2. Exam Pattern

Component	Details
Type	Objective (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQs)
Number of Questions	Usually 100–150 questions, depending on the post and vacancy
Total Marks	100–150 marks (1 mark per question)
Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Language	English and/or Nepali, depending on the question paper
Subjects Covered	1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs 2. Nepali Language & Literature 3. English Language & Grammar 4. Mathematics & Logical Reasoning 5. General Science & Technology 6. Constitution, Governance, and Law (basic)
Marking Scheme	Usually +1 for correct, 0 for wrong (no negative marking)

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3. Pass Mark

·         The minimum pass mark is generally 40–50% of the total marks, depending on the level and post.

·         Only candidates who pass Prelims are eligible for Main Exam.

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4. Sample MCQs for Practice

A. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

1.      Who is the current President of Nepal?
a) Ram Chandra Paudel
b) Bidya Devi Bhandari
c) Sher Bahadur Deuba
d) K P Sharma Oli

2.      Which river is known as the longest in Nepal?
a) Gandaki
b) Koshi
c) Karnali
d) Bagmati

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B. Nepali Language & Literature

3.      “Sagarmatha” means in English:
a) Everest
b) Kanchanjunga
c) Annapurna
d) Dhaulagiri

4.      Choose the correct synonym of “मित्र”:
a) शत्रु
b) साथी
c) दुश्मन
d) अज्ञात

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C. English Language & Grammar

5.      Choose the correct sentence:
a) She don’t like apples.
b) She doesn’t likes apples.
c) She doesn’t like apples.
d) She not like apples.

6.      Synonym of “Abundant”:
a) Scarce
b) Plenty
c) Little
d) Rare

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D. Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

7.      If $x + 5 = 12$x+5=12, then $x = ?$x=?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 17
d) 12

8.      Find the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, …
a) 18
b) 24
c) 32
d) 64

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E. General Science & Technology

9.      Water boils at what temperature at sea level?
a) 90°C
b) 95°C
c) 100°C
d) 105°C

10. Which gas is essential for human respiration?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Hydrogen

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F. Constitution, Governance, and Law

11. Nepal became a federal democratic republic in:
a) 2006
b) 2008
c) 2015
d) 1990

12. The current Constitution of Nepal was promulgated in:
a) 2015
b) 2010
c) 2007
d) 2008

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Tips for Preparation

·         Focus on current affairs of last 1–2 years.

·         Review Nepali and English grammar rules.

·         Practice MCQs on mathematics, reasoning, and general science.

·         Read Nepal Constitution, governance, and recent policies.