Lab Technician · ल्याब टेक्निसियन
The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) conducts open and competitive examinations to recruit candidates for the position of Lab Technician.
The examination for Lab Technician is conducted in two phases: Written Examination and 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:
- General Awareness and Public Management
- 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 four 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.
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
Health, Medical Lab Technology, Junior Medical Lab Technician, Lab Technician Position
The applicant must have passed certificate level in Health Lab from a recognized educational institution
OR
passed S.L.C. and completed a 2 years 6 months course in Lab Technician from a recognized institution.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 and not over 45 years old (this is a special provision under Health Service Group).
There is no age limit for permanent staff of the Government of Nepal who are 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:
- General Awareness and Public Management
- Job Based Knowledge
|
Part |
Section |
Subject |
Examination Type |
Marks |
Number of Questions * Marks per Question |
|
I |
A |
General Awareness |
|
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 |
Units for Job-Based Knowledge
- Civil Engineering
- Estimating and Costing
- Construction Management
- Soil Mechanics
- Highway Engineering
- General
- Geometric Design
- Highway Materials
- Road Pavements
- Laboratory Testing
- Earthwork: Laboratory Testing procedure and equipment
- Sub-base/base: Laboratory Testing procedure and equipment
- Pavement
- Cement Concrete: Laboratory Testing procedure and equipment
- Steel reinforcement and Gabion wire: Laboratory Testing procedure and equipment
- Laboratory and Field Test
Question Syllabus for Job-based Knowledge for First Paper
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Civil Engineering |
Highway Engineering |
Laboratory Engineering |
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Unit |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
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No. of Questions |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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 |