Meteorological Assistant · मौसम विज्ञान सहायक
The Public Service Commission of Nepal conducts an open and internal competitive examination to recruit candidates for the Meteorological Assistant (Non-Gazetted First) position.
This position offers permanent employment within the engineering service sector. Selected candidates must be willing to work at any designated office. Salary and benefits are provided according to the prevailing rules and regulations.
This examination aims to identify and select the most qualified individuals. The selection process is rigorous and consists of two main phases: a written examination and an interview.
Written Examination
This is the first phase of the selection process, with 200 marks. The medium of language for the written exam will be Nepali or English, or both Nepali and English. Candidates have to give two papers. The written examination for the first and second papers will be conducted separately.
The first paper is about General Awareness and Public Management, and the second paper is about Job Based Knowledge. Each of these papers carries full marks of 100 and pass marks of 40. The first paper consists of objective MCQs, which lasts for 45 minutes. The second paper consists of subjective long and short questions, and the exam duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Full Marks: 100
- Pass Marks: 40
- Types of Questions: Objective and Subjective
- Duration of Exam: 3 hours
| Paper | Subject | Full Marks | Pass Marks | Examination Type | No of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First |
General Awareness and Public Management |
100 |
40 |
Objective |
20 questions x 2 marks |
| Job Based Knowledge | 30 questions x 2 marks | ||||
| Second | Job Based Knowledge | 100 | 40 | Subjective |
12 questions x 5 marks 4 questions x 10 marks |
Interview
Candidates who pass the written examination will proceed to the second phase, which is the interview. This phase carries 30 marks and evaluates the candidate's interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and suitability for the role of an assistant.
Eligibility
Minimum Required Qualifications
For the Engineering, Meteorology, Meteorological Assistant position, you must have a certificate level or equivalent in Engineering or Science from a recognized institution and have obtained relevant training or one year of experience.
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
The written exam will cover questions from all syllabus sections as much as possible.
Notwithstanding anything written in the subject matter of the papers/subjects under this curriculum scheme, any laws, acts, rules, and policies included in the curriculum that have been amended, repealed, or added within 3 months prior to the exam date will be considered as the ones in effect for the exam.
Curriculum Implementation Date: 2080/10/22