Exam

Radiographer · रेडियोग्राफर

Grade: Non-Gazetted First
Service: Nepal Health Service

The Public Service Commission conducts open and competitive examinations to recruit suitable candidates for the position of Radiographer for Nepal Health Service.

Full Marks: 200
Pass Marks: 80
Exam Type: Paper-based
Question Type: Both
Number of Questions: N/A
Negative Marking: N/A

The examination is conducted in two phases: Written examination and Interview.

Written Examination (200 Marks)

The written examination is conducted through two papers, each worth 100 marks, totaling 200 marks. The examinations are held 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 of the examination 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.

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 Health, Radiography, Radiographer Position

The applicant must have passed the Certificate level in Radiography from a recognized educational 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:

  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

Units for Job-based Knowledge

  1. Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Radiographic Technique
  3. Patient Care and Management
  4. Radiographic Photography
  5. Radiation Physics
  6. Radiation Physics
  7. Policies, Laws, and regulations

Question Syllabus for Job-based Knowledge of First Paper

Units 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
No. of Questions 6 6 3 5 6 2 2

Second Paper: Subjective Questions

The second paper consists of questions related to Job Based 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

Downloads

Curriculum for Radiologist.pdf