Exam

Computer Technician · कम्प्युटर टेक्निसियन

Grade: Non-Gazetted First
Service: Nepal Miscellaneous Service

The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) conducts open and competitive examinations to recruit candidates for the Computer Technician position.

Full Marks: N/A
Pass Marks: N/A
Exam Type: N/A
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Number of Questions: N/A
Negative Marking: N/A

The examination for Computer Technician is conducted in two phases:

  1. Phase - 1
    1. Written Examination
  2. Phase - 2
    1. Practical Examination
    2. Interview

Written Examination

The written examination is divided into first and second papers, each worth 100 marks, for a total of 200 marks. The examinations are conducted separately on the same day. The medium language of the written examination paper will be either Nepali or English, depending on the language in which the course content is given. However, both languages can be used when the content needs to be clarified.

The first paper comprises of objective multiple-choice questions from two subjects:

  1. General Awareness and Public Management
  2. Job Based Knowledge

The General Awareness and Public Management subject consists of 20 questions, each worth two marks, totaling 40 marks. The Job-Based Knowledge subject will consist of 30 questions, each worth two marks, totaling 60 marks.

Both subjects combine for 50 questions worth 100 marks. To pass this 45-minute exam, an examinee should achieve at least 40 marks.

In the objective multiple-choice exam, the examinee should write the answer in English capital letters: A, B, C, D. If small letters are written: a, b, c, d, or any other indication, all the answer sheets will be canceled.

In the objective multiple-choice question, incorrect answers receive a 20% negative mark, and marks for unanswered questions are neither awarded nor deducted. Using a calculator is not permitted during the objective multiple-choice question examination.

The second written examination paper will consist of subjective questions about Job-Based Knowledge. It consists of 12 short answer questions (60 Marks) and 4 long answer questions (40 Marks), for 16 questions worth 100 Marks.

For subjective questions, a single long question or a long question with two or more parts or short notes under a single question may be asked.

Each section of the subjective papers will have separate answer sheets, and the examinee must write the answers in the answer book of the same section.

Practical Examination (50 Marks)

The practical examination for Senior Press Technician is worth 50 full marks. To pass this one-hour exam, the examinee must achieve at least 25 marks.

Interview (30 Marks)

Candidates who pass the written examination will proceed to the second phase, which is the interview worth 30 marks.

Eligibility

Academic Qualification 

For Miscellaneous, Computer Technician Position

The candidate must have passed certificate level in Computer Engineering or Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution

OR

passed certificate level in Mechanical Engineering and received at least 6 months of computer repair training from a recognized institution,

OR

passed certificate level and received at least 1 year of computer repair training from a recognized institution.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 and not over 35 years old. The maximum age limit for women and people with disability is 40 years. 

There is no age limit for permanent staff of the Government of Nepal currently in service. 

Syllabus

Notwithstanding anything written in this syllabus, any amendments made to the laws, acts, rules, regulations, and policies included in the syllabus three months before the exam date will be considered part of this syllabus.

The courses implemented before the course effective date do not apply to the examination.

Course Effective Date 2080/10/22

First Paper: Objective Multiple Choice Question

The first paper is divided into two parts:

  1. General Awareness and Public Management
  2. Job Based Knowledge

Part

Section

Subject

Examination Type

Marks

Number of Questions * Marks per Question

I

A

General Awareness

 

 


Objective Multiple-Choice Questions

20

10 Questions * 2 Marks = 20 Marks

B

Public Management

20

10 Questions * 2 Marks = 20 Marks

II

-

Job Based Knowledge

60

30 Questions * 2 Marks = 60 Marks

Syllabus for Job-Based Questions

S.N. Units/Topics No. of Questions
1 Computer Fundamentals 3
2 Hardware Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3
3 Operating System 2
4 Computer Networking 2
5 Computer Architecture 2
6 Database Management System 2
7 Application Package 3
8 Programming Concept and Data Structure 2
9 Web Technology and Social Media 2
10 Cyber Security 3
11 Software Engineering 2
12 Related Legislations and Institutions 4
  Total 30

Second Paper: Subjective Questions

The second paper consists of questions related to Job Knowledge. The course content for job-based knowledge is the same in the first and second papers.

Subject

Section

Marks

Short Answer Questions

Long Answer Questions

Job Based Knowledge

A

50

6 Questions * 5 Marks = 30

2 Questions * 10 Marks = 20

B

50

6 Questions * 5 Marks = 30

2 Questions * 10 Marks = 20

Practical Examination Questions Structure

S.No. Topics No. of Questions Marks Time (Minutes)
1 Devnagari Typing 1 5 5
2 English Typing 1 5 5
3 Hardware maintenance and troubleshooting 1 10 15
4 Operating System 1 5 35
5 Networking 1 5
6 Word Processing 1 5
7 Electronic Spreadsheet 1 5
8 Web Technology 1 5
9 Database Management System 1 5
  Total 9 50 60

Downloads

Curriculum for Computer Technician.pdf

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