Public Service Commission Announces Promotion and Open Competition Vacancies for Senior Civil Service Positions Public Service Commission PSC New Vacancy 2082
Kathmandu, Oct. 15, 2025 —
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially announced a wide range of vacancies and promotions for various first and second class (gazetted) positions under the civil, health, and federal parliamentary services. The comprehensive notice, published on 2082 Ashwin 29 (October 15, 2025), opens the door for senior government officials and qualified candidates to apply for advancement through performance evaluation, seniority, and open competitive examinations.
Vacancies Across Multiple Services and Disciplines
The new advertisement covers both non-technical and technical categories, including administration, auditing, engineering, education, agriculture, and forestry. The call for applications extends to senior officers at the levels of Joint Secretary (First Class) and Under Secretary (Second Class), along with corresponding levels in health and human rights services.
A total of dozens of positions are available under the promotion category—based on seniority and performance evaluation—as well as through internal and open competitive exams. The positions range from administrative and legal officers to senior engineers, health consultants, veterinary officers, and educational administrators.
Promotion Through Performance Evaluation and Seniority
According to PSC’s announcement, promotions will be made following the criteria established in the Civil Service Act, 2049 (Fourth Amendment) and Employee Adjustment Act, 2075. Employees integrated into federal, provincial, and local levels under the adjustment process will be eligible for promotion within their original service group and sub-group.
Applicants must ensure that their performance evaluation for the last five years, academic qualification, and tenure are clearly documented. Those seeking promotion must not have been declared ineligible under section 22 of the Civil Service Act. The performance and seniority evaluation system is designed to ensure that experienced and capable officers advance in line with merit-based principles.
Open and Internal Competitive Examinations
In addition to promotions, the PSC has also announced internal and open competitive written examinations for filling various posts in civil, health, federal parliamentary, and national human rights services. The written exams are scheduled
Wide Array of Positions Available
The scope of the vacancies is vast, covering both technical and non-technical fields.
For promotions to the First Class (e.g., Sahayak Sebabish or equivalent) and Second Class (e.g., Upa-Sebabish or equivalent), positions are available in:
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Non-Technical: Administration, Audit, Law, Revenue, and Accounting.
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Technical: Various engineering disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Sanitary, Hydrology), Agriculture (Horticulture, Veterinary, Crop Protection), Forestry, Education, and Computer Science.
In the Health Service, promotions are open for the 11th and 9th levels, including high-level specialist positions such as Chief Consultant Nephrologist, Cardiologist, and Senior Surgeon in various disciplines.
The Open Competitive examinations are being held for coveted positions like:
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First Class/Raja 11: Officers in Law, Administration, Audit, and various engineering and agriculture roles.
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Second Class/Raja 9: A larger number of positions in law, general administration, accounting, revenue, and a wide spectrum of technical services.
Application Process and Key Deadlines
Prospective candidates must adhere to a strict timeline and procedure.
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Application Method: For promotion-based vacancies, candidates must download the application form from the PSC website (www.psc.gov.np) and submit it physically to the designated offices by Bhadra 2, 2082. For open competitive exams, applications must be submitted exclusively through the PSC’s online system at psconline1.psc.gov.np.
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Application Fee: The fee is Rs. 2,500 for First Class/11th level positions and Rs. 2,000 for Second Class/9th level positions.
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Age Limit: Candidates must have completed 21 years and not exceeded 45 years of age as of Bhadra 18, 2082. However, certain serving government employees are exempt from the upper age limit as per a Supreme Court interim order.
Crucial Instructions for Applicants
The PSC has issued detailed instructions to ensure a smooth application process:
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Documentation: Candidates must provide clear details of their service history, including performance evaluations for the last five years, training, and study leave. For open category applicants, proof of work experience in a relevant, gazetted-level position is mandatory.
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Eligibility Proof: Candidates applying under inclusive categories must provide valid certificates proving their eligibility from the concerned government authorities.
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Educational Credentials: All academic certificates and, for foreign degrees, equivalency certificates from recognized bodies must be submitted. Medical doctors must have their registration with the Nepal Medical Council valid at the time of application.
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Integrity: Candidates are solely responsible for the details provided in their applications. Any discrepancy can lead to disqualification at any stage.
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A Landmark Drive for Government Capacity
This comprehensive vacancy drive by the PSC is one of the largest in recent times. It aims to strengthen the administrative and technical capacity of the government by filling critical positions with competent personnel. For thousands of serving civil servants, it represents a crucial opportunity for career progression. For private sector professionals and other eligible citizens, it opens a door to serve the nation in key roles.
The detailed notices, including specific position numbers, required qualifications, and exam schedules, are available for download on the official PSC website: www.psc.gov.np
