Lok Sewa (Public Service Commission – PSC), Nepal

1. Definition of Lok Sewa (Public Service Commission – PSC), Nepal

Lok Sewa Aayog (LSA) or Public Service Commission (PSC) of Nepal is a constitutional body established to recruit eligible candidates for various civil service positions in Nepal. Its primary role is to ensure merit-based, fair, and transparent selection of personnel for government services.

Key points:

• Established under the Constitution of Nepal 2015 (Article 298–302).
• Responsible for recruitment of gazetted and non-gazetted posts in government offices.
• Conducts exams, interviews, and other selection processes for government positions.

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2. Types of Exams Conducted by Lok Sewa (PSC), Nepal

PSC conducts various levels of exams based on the Nature of Post and Qualifications. The main categories are:

A. Civil Service Examinations (CSE)

Civil Service Exams are divided into three levels:

1.      CSE (Class I / Higher Level / Gazetted First Class Officer)

o    For senior government positions.

o    Requires a Master’s or equivalent degree.

o    Competitive exam with Preliminary, Main, and Interview stages.

2.      CSE (Class II / Gazetted Second Class Officer)

o    For mid-level management positions.

o    Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree.

3.      CSE (Class III / Non-gazetted or Lower-level Officer)

o    Entry-level positions.

o    Minimum requirement: Intermediate (12th grade) or Bachelor’s degree.

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B. Technical and Specialized Exams

PSC also conducts exams for:

• Technical positions (engineering, medicine, law, etc.)
• Health services, engineering services, forest services, police, and others.

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C. Lok Sewa Open Competitive Exams

• Open to the general public.
• Often conducted once or twice a year depending on vacancies.
• Includes both written and practical exams.

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D. Special Recruitment Exams

• For quota-based recruitment, e.g., women, marginalized communities, disabled individuals.
• Age relaxation and special criteria may apply.

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3. Stages of PSC / Civil Service Exam

A. Preliminary Exam (Screening)

• Objective-type (multiple choice questions – MCQs)
• Covers:
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• Nepali Language & Grammar
• English Language & Grammar
• Mathematics / Logical Reasoning
• Marks: Usually 100–200
• Purpose: Shortlisting candidates for the main exam

B. Main Exam (Written)

• Subjective, descriptive questions
• Papers include:

1.      Nepali Language & Literature

2.      English Language & Literature

3.      Optional subjects based on post

4.      Essay writing

• Tests analytical, writing, and professional knowledge

C. Interview / Viva Voce

• Marks: 50–100
• Evaluates personality, communication skills, leadership, and integrity

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4. Syllabus and Sample Topics for CSE Prelims

A. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Constitution of Nepal
• Political System & Governance
• Geography & Environment
• Economy & Development
• Science & Technology
• International Organizations (UN, SAARC, WHO, IMF, etc.)

B. Nepali Language & Grammar

• Grammar: Tenses, Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure
• Comprehension
• Essay / Letter Writing

C. English Language & Grammar

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Modals, Conditionals
• Vocabulary & Synonyms
• Comprehension / Paragraph Writing

D. Mathematics / Logical Reasoning

• Algebra, Percentages, Profit & Loss
• Number Series, Blood Relations
• Puzzles, Coding-Decoding

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5. Sample Questions for CSE Prelims (Objective Type)

A. General Knowledge

1.      Who is the current Chief Justice of Nepal?

o    a) Hari Krishna Karki

o    b) Cholendra Shumsher Rana

o    c) Sushila Karki

o    d) None of the above

2.      The headquarters of SAARC is located in:

o    a) Kathmandu

o    b) Islamabad

o    c) Dhaka

o    d) New Delhi

B. Nepali Grammar

1.      निम्न वाक्यमा शुद्ध वाक्य कुन हो?

o    a) म हिजो बजार गयो।

o    b) म हिजो बजार गएँ।

o    c) म हिजो बजार गएको।

o    d) म हिजो बजार जाउँ।

C. English Grammar

1.      Choose the correct sentence:

o    a) She don’t like mangoes.

o    b) She doesn’t likes mangoes.

o    c) She doesn’t like mangoes.

o    d) She not likes mangoes.

D. Mathematics / Logical Reasoning

1.      If the sum of two numbers is 50 and their difference is 10, find the numbers.

o    a) 20 & 30

o    b) 15 & 35

o    c) 25 & 25

o    d) 30 & 40

Answer key:

• GK: a, b
• Nepali: b
• English: c
• Math: a (Numbers: 30 & 20)

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6. Tips for PSC Exam Preparation

1.      Read the latest current affairs daily.

2.      Practice previous years’ questions.

3.      Focus on Nepali & English grammar rules.

4.      Solve objective & logical reasoning questions regularly.

5.      Prepare notes for constitution, governance, and development topics.