Lab Technician Exam: Loksewa Aayog

Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) selects candidates for the Lab technician position in the Nepal Health Service. Pradesh Loksewa Aayog may have a separate syllabus for selecting lab technician candidates. In this post, we have emphasized the exam plan of Central Lok Sewa Aayog, and the curriculum for the lab technician selection in provinces is given in the syllabus section.

The syllabus plan for the Open Competitive Examination for Nepal Health Service, Medical Lab Technology Group, Fifth Level, Lab Technician is divided into the first and second phases.

First Phase: Written Examination (200 Marks)

This exam is for selecting a Lab Technician (Fifth Level) to work under the Nepal Health Service, Medical Lab Technology Group.

The medium language of the written examination question paper will be either Nepali or English, based on the language in which the syllabus content is provided. However, both languages may be used if clarification of the subject matter is necessary. The medium language of the written examination answers will be Nepali, English, or both Nepali and English.

The written examination consists of two papers:

First Paper: General Awareness & Public Management, and Job-Based Knowledge

The first paper of the written examination carries 100 marks. It is structured to include 20 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of two marks each on General Awareness and Public Management and 30 MCQs of two marks each on Job-Based Knowledge. To pass this paper, candidates must score at least 40 marks. 

The duration of the exam is 45 minutes. For scoring, 20 percent of the marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer, while no marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. 

The use of any calculator is prohibited. 

Candidates must write their answers using capital letters A, B, C, or D. If small letters (a, b, c, d) or any other symbols are used, the answer sheet will be canceled.

Second Paper: Subjective Questions

The second paper of the written examination consists of 12 questions worth five marks each and four questions worth ten marks each, totaling 100 marks. This section may include long questions, parts of a single question, or short notes under one question. 

To pass, candidates must score at least 40 marks. The duration of this paper is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Separate answer booklets will be provided for each section, and candidates must write answers for each section's questions in the respective section's answer booklet. 

The first and second papers of the written examination will be conducted separately but on the same day, with the number of questions, marks, and weightage specified in the relevant paper/subject.

Second Phase: Interview

Marks: 30

Only applicants selected from the first phase of the written examination will be eligible to participate in the interview. The interview phase will assess candidates based on various criteria relevant to the Lab Technician position.