Jobs in the government and public sector are among the most in-demand in
Nepal. Every year, thousands of young people compete in a stringent
examination process run by Lok Sewa Aayog (PSC-Public Service Commission) to
secure government jobs.
The Public Service Commission conducts
examinations for selection of candidates as per the Public Service Commission
(Procedure) Act, 2066 B.S. using one or more methods of selection as follows:
Open competitive written examination, Open competitive practical examination,
Interview and, any other methods adopted by the Commission. This article
provides comprehensive information on the salaries and benefits of government
officials in Nepal at various levels.
On 15 Jestha 2081, the
government approved a budget of Rs. 18 Kharba 60 Arba 30 Crores for fiscal
year 2081/82, with Finance Minister Barshaman Pun in charge of the allocation
process. The government has not increased employee salaries, allowances, or
other benefits for the fiscal year 2081-82. During today's joint session of
the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun did not mention any
increases in employee salaries, allowances, or other benefits while presenting
the budget for the fiscal year 2081–82.It is worth noting that there was no
increase in employee salaries, allowances, or other benefits during the
previous fiscal year.
The last time the government revised employee
salary scales was on July 1, 2079 (2022 AD), when it presented the budget for
fiscal year 2079-80. Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada presented the
budget for fiscal year 2079/80 to parliament, increasing the salaries of
government officials by 15%. The Council of Ministers approved a new salary
scale and grade for all levels of civil servants, including the Nepali Army,
Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Health Service, Parliament Service,
and public school teachers, effective from 1 Shrawan 2079.
Salary of Civil Servants/ Government officials (FY 2081/82 same of
FY2079/80)
