Senior Operator

The examination for Senior Operator is conducted in two phases:

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

Written Examination

The written examination consists of two papers, each worth 100 marks, for a total of 200 marks. The papers are conducted separately on the same day. The language of the written examination paper will be either Nepali or English, depending on the language in which the course content is provided. However, both languages can be used for clarification when needed.

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

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

The subject General Awareness and Public Management includes 20 questions worth two marks each, for a total of 40 marks. The subject Job-Based Knowledge includes 30 questions, worth two marks each, for a total of 60 marks.

Both subjects combined have 50 questions, totaling 100 marks. To pass this 45-minute exam, an examinee must score 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 multiple-choice objective question examination, incorrect answers result in a 20% deduction, and no points are given or deducted for unanswered questions. Using a calculator is not allowed during the examination.

The second written examination paper will include subjective questions about Job-Based Knowledge. It will consist of 12 short answer questions (60 Marks) and four long answer questions (40 Marks), totaling 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 Operator is worth 50 full marks. The examinee must achieve at least 25 marks to pass this two-hour exam.

Interview (30 Marks)

Candidates who pass the written examination will advance to the second phase, which includes a 30-mark interview.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Engineer, Mechanical, Construction Equipment Maintenance, Senior Operator Position: Certificate level or equivalent in Engineering from a recognized institution and obtained a license to operate one of the construction equipment such as loader, grader, dozer, excavator.

Or

Passed TSLC or equivalent from a recognized institution and obtained a license to operate two of the construction equipment such as loader, grader, dozer, excavator.

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.