Vacancy for Gazetted Second Class (Deputy Secretary or equivalent), and Ninth Level Health Service

Civil Service, Federal Parliament Service, Health Service, and National Human Rights Service will all conduct open and inclusive competitive examinations to fill the following services, groups, subgroups, and category/level posts. Candidates who meet the specified minimum qualifications should apply through the commission's online application system psconline1.psc.gov.np.

Key Information

Application form submission deadline with normal fee: Kartik 20, 2081 (November 5, 2024)
Application form submission deadline with double fee: Kartik 27, 2081 (November 12,. 2024)
Exam type: Written exams, case presentations/in-basket exercises, and interviews will be conducted as per the syllabus
Exam Center: Kathmandu
Application Fee: The fee is NPR 2,000, with an additional NPR 500 for each extra type/group.
Interview and Exam Schedule: The dates for the interviews and further exams will be announced when the written exam results are published.

Vacancy Details

Position: Gazetted Second Class (Upa Sachiv or equivalent) in Health Services (Ninth Level).
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and not older than 45 by 2081/7/20. There is no age limit for current permanent employees.
Application Fee Submission Method and Location: The fee can be submitted electronically via the Public Service Commission’s online application system, either directly or by printing a bank voucher containing the Master ID and transaction number and paying in cash at designated banks.
Final Fee Submission Date: The application fee, including the double fee if applicable, must be submitted by 2081/7/28 at the latest.
Documents to Upload: Candidates must upload all required documents, including educational qualifications, training certificates, experience letters, and professional licenses, in PDF format through the online application system. Additionally, a scanned copy of the front side of the citizenship certificate must be uploaded in JPG format. Candidates are fully responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the application.
Job Responsibilities: The duties will be related to the service, group, and sub-group.
Salary: As per prevailing laws.
Service-Related Institutions: Relevant institutions responsible for the administration of the specified services, groups, and sub-groups.

Required Qualification

For Internal Competition
1. Civil Service:
  - Candidates must have completed five years of permanent service in a Gazetted Third Class position in the related service for promotion to Gazetted Second Class.
  - Eligible candidates for internal competitive exams will include civil servants under the Civil Service Act, 2049, Federal Parliament Secretariat Act, 2064, and Nepal Health Service Act, 2053, who meet the required service period and qualifications as per the Civil Service Act, 2049, Section 7 (14a).
  - However, women, indigenous/ethnic groups, Madhesi, Dalit, differently-abled individuals, and those permanently residing in backward regions will be eligible with one year less in the required service period.
  - Eligibility for employees under the Nepal Health Service will be in accordance with the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053.
  - In the Federal Parliament Service, only employees who have completed the required service period and educational qualifications for positions one class below the vacant position, as per Section 28 of the Federal Parliament Service Act, can participate in the exam.
2. Health Service: Candidates must have completed the required service period under Section 26 of the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053, and meet the minimum qualifications specified in Schedule 7 of the Nepal Health Service Rules, 2055. Candidates must not be disqualified under Section 12 of the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053. Additionally, they must be registered with the relevant professional council with valid registration.
3. National Human Rights Service: Candidates must meet the educational qualifications for positions one class below the promotion position and must have completed the required service period as per Rules 31 and 32 of the National Human Rights Commission Employee Service, Conditions, and Facilities Rules, 2072.
For Open Competition
1. Civil Service: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in the relevant field. For Gazetted Second Class, candidates must have five years of experience in an officer-level position in any government service or a registered organization under prevailing laws, or an international organization. For candidates with a Ph.D., the required experience will be reduced by two years.
2. Health Service: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications specified in Schedule 6 of the Nepal Health Service Rules, 2055. For Ninth Level, candidates must have five years of experience in an officer-level position in the relevant field. For candidates with a Ph.D., the required experience will be reduced by two years. Candidates must not be disqualified under Section 12 of the Nepal Health Service Act, 2053, and must be registered with the relevant professional council with valid registration.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Open Competition for Gazetted Second Class (Upa Sachiv or Equivalent) and Second Class Officer Positions

Nepal Judicial Service, Justice, Law, Government Attorney Group: Master’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
Nepal Foreign Service: Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
Nepal Administrative Service, General Administration Group: Master’s degree in Arts, Sanskrit, Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Law, or Science from a recognized institution.
Nepal Administrative Service, Accounts Group: Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Public Administration from a recognized institution.
Nepal Administrative Service, Revenue Group: Master’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Administration, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized institution.
Nepal Audit Service (Director): Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, or Commerce from a recognized institution.
Nepal Economic Planning and Statistics Service, Statistics Group: Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Demography, or Applied Statistics from a recognized institution.
Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group, General Subgroup: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group, Highway Subgroup: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Bio Engineering, Engineering Geology, Construction Management, Project Management, International Construction Project Management, or related fields from a recognized institution.
Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Group, Building and Architecture Subgroup: Master’s degree in Architectural, Civil, Building, Structural, Town Planning, or Urban Planning from a recognized institution.

Nepal Engineering Service, Mechanical Group, Mechanical Engineering Subgroup: Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.

Nepal Engineering Service, Civil Aviation Operations and Engineering Group, Civil Aviation Operations Subgroup: Master’s degree in Science or Management from a recognized institution and completion of required civil aviation-related training from ICAO or other recognized institutions, with additional training or diploma in civil aviation.

Nepal Engineering Service, Survey Group: Master’s degree in Surveying or Geomatics from a recognized institution.

Nepal Engineering Service, Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering Group: Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering and Management, Water Resources Engineering, or related fields from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Agricultural Extension Group: Master’s degree (M.Sc. Agri.) in Agricultural Extension from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Horticulture Group: Master’s degree (M.Sc. Agri.) in Horticulture from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Livestock Production and Management Group: Master’s degree in Animal Science, Animal Breeding, Nutrition, Livestock Production, or related fields from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Crop Protection Group: Master’s degree (M.Sc. Agri.) in Crop Protection from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, and Statistics Group: Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Finance, Resource Economics, or Agribusiness (M.Sc. Agri.) from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Veterinary Group: Master’s degree in Veterinary Science or Applied Science in fields like Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Microbiology, Virology, Public Health, and related subjects from a recognized institution.

Nepal Agriculture Service, Food, Nutrition, and Quality Control Group: Master’s degree in related subjects from a recognized institution or a Ph.D. in the relevant field after obtaining a Master’s degree.

Miscellaneous Service, Information Technology Director: Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a Master’s degree with Computer Science as the major subject.

Nepal Education Service, Education Administration Group: Master’s degree in Education from a recognized institution.

Senior Electrical Engineer, Federal Parliament, Technical: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power System Engineering, Power System Management, Power System Protection, Power Control Systems, or related fields from a recognized institution.

For National Human Rights Service:

National Human Rights Service, Second Class Officer: Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Internal Competition and Open Competition for Ninth Level Position in Health Service

For Internal Competition
1. Consultant Nephrologist (Medicine, Nephrology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Nephrology or a postgraduate diploma in Nephrology after a Master’s in Internal Medicine.
2. Consultant Neurologist (Medicine, Neurology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Neurology or a postgraduate diploma in Neurology after a Master’s in Internal Medicine.
3. Consultant Cardiologist (Medicine, Cardiology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Cardiology or a postgraduate diploma in Cardiology after a Master’s in Internal Medicine.
4. Consultant in Tropical Medicine (Physician, Tropical Medicine): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in Tropical Medicine.
5. Consultant Surgeon (General Surgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in General Surgery.
6. Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon (Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Cardiothoracic Surgery or a postgraduate diploma in Cardiothoracic Surgery after a Master’s in General Surgery.
7. Consultant Urologist (Surgery, Urology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Urology or a postgraduate diploma in Urology after a Master’s in General Surgery.
8. Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon (Surgery, Gastroenterological Surgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Gastroenterological Surgery or a postgraduate diploma in Surgical Gastroenterology after a Master’s in General Surgery.
9. Consultant Plastic Surgeon (Surgery, Burn and Plastic Surgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Burn and Plastic Surgery or a postgraduate diploma in Surgical Plastic Surgery after a Master’s in General Surgery.
10. Consultant Neurosurgeon (Surgery, Neurosurgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Neurosurgery or a postgraduate diploma in Surgical Neurosurgery after a Master’s in General Surgery.
11. Consultant Pediatric Surgeon (Surgery, Pediatric Surgery): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Pediatric Surgery or a postgraduate diploma in Pediatric Surgery after a Master’s in General Surgery.
12. Consultant Kidney Transplant Surgeon (Surgery, Kidney Transplant Surgery): Master’s degree in Kidney Transplant Surgery or an MS in General Surgery with at least five years of experience in Transplant Surgery.
13. Consultant ENT Surgeon (Otorhinolaryngology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in Otorhinolaryngology.
14. Consultant Anesthesiologist (Anesthesiology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in Anesthesiology.
15. Consultant General Practitioner (Medical Generalist): MBBS or equivalent degree and an MDGP or equivalent qualification.
16. Consultant Pathologist (Pathology, General Pathology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in Pathology.
17. Consultant Histopathologist (Pathology, Histopathology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Histopathology or a postgraduate diploma in Histopathology after a Master’s in Pathology.
18. Consultant Hematologist (Pathology, Hematology): MBBS or equivalent degree and a Master’s degree in Hematology or a postgraduate diploma in Hematology after a Master’s in Pathology.
19. Hospital Nursing Administrator (General Nursing): A bachelor's degree in Nursing from a recognized institution.
20. Deputy Chief Medical Lab Technologist (Medical Lab Technology): Master’s degree in Medical Lab Technology from a recognized institution.
21. Deputy Chief Physiotherapist (Physiotherapy): A bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized institution.

Minimum Educational Qualifications for Open Competition Positions

Consultant Nephrologist (Health, Medicine, Nephrology): Master’s degree in Nephrology from a recognized institution.
Consultant Neurologist (Health, Medicine, Neurology): Master’s degree in Neurology from a recognized institution.
Consultant Cardiologist (Health, Medicine, Cardiology): Master’s degree in Cardiology from a recognized institution.
Consultant in Tropical Medicine (Physician, Tropical Medicine): Master’s degree in Tropical Medicine from a recognized institution.
Consultant in Chest Diseases (Physician, Chest Diseases): Master’s degree in Chest Medicine from a recognized institution.
Consultant Oncologist (Health, Medical Oncology): Master’s degree in Medical Oncology from a recognized institution.
Consultant Pulmonologist (Health, Medicine, Pulmonology): Master’s degree in Internal Medicine with a specialization in Pulmonology (DM, 3-year program) or a Master’s in Pulmonology. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree in Internal Medicine followed by at least 1 year of continuous fellowship in Pulmonology, with a registered specialization in Pulmonology at the Nepal Medical Council.

Special Instructions Regarding Documents and Experience Submission for Candidates:

Candidates applying for positions must prepare and submit the following documents at the time of application. Once selected for an interview based on the written exam results, candidates must bring original copies of these documents along with self-attested copies during the interview. Failure to provide the required documents at the time of application may result in the rejection of the application at any stage.

(A) Required Experience for Candidates Applying for Open Competition

Experience Letter: Candidates must submit their appointment letter or contract and a letter from the relevant authority certifying the service period in the official position. The following institutions are recognized for work experience:
1. Civil and other government agencies
2. Organized institutions operated with full or partial ownership of the Nepal Government
3. Development committees formed under the Development Committee Act, 2013
4. Organizations or institutions established by law
5. United Nations and its specialized agencies
6. Intergovernmental international organizations
7. Constituent campuses of universities
8. Community schools or campuses
Additional Requirements for Other Institutions: For candidates submitting experience from non-governmental organizations or other institutions not mentioned above, they must provide the appointment letter, contract, and service certification letter from the relevant institution. Additionally, such experience must comply with the regulations or guidelines governing the recruitment process, qualifications, and service conditions for official-level employees.
Experience in Other Organized Institutions: If a government employee submits experience from other organized institutions, the experience will only be valid if they provide a letter of prior approval from the Nepal Government and a letter approving the leave period.
Concurrent Employment: If a candidate has worked in two or more institutions simultaneously, only the experience from one full-time job will be considered.
Partial Employment: Experience from part-time work mentioned in the appointment letter or contract will not be recognized.
Short-Term Employment: Temporary or contract-based service experience of less than one year will not be counted.
Acting or Interim Positions: Experience as an assistant or serving as an acting official in an authorized position will not be recognized.
Post-Qualification Experience: Only experience gained after achieving the minimum educational qualification for the Gazetted Third Class or equivalent position in the respective service/group will be considered.
Designation Verification: If the designation mentioned in the appointment letter or contract does not clearly specify the official level, the candidate must submit a certification from the relevant institution verifying that the position is at the official level.
Document Availability: Candidates must have all the required documents at the time of application. Failure to provide them will result in the application being canceled at any stage.
Medical Registration: Candidates with MBBS or MD degrees must be registered with the Nepal Medical Council with a valid registration at the time of the application deadline.
MD and DM Residency: The period spent during MD or DM residency training will be counted as part of the experience.

(B) Special Notice for Health Service Applicants:

Candidates applying for competitive exams for the Ninth Level positions in the health service (internal and open competition) must download the document checklist from the Public Service Commission’s website www.psc.gov.np under the "Download" menu.
Candidates must submit one self-attested copy of each document as per the checklist, along with the completed checklist, within seven days of the application deadline to the Application Management Center in Anamnagar, Kathmandu, for verification.
Only candidates deemed eligible after verification will have their applications accepted.

Additional Guidelines:

Experience Duration: Candidates must meet the minimum required service period for the position by the final date for submitting applications.
Double Fee Period: The double fee period will not be counted for age, educational qualifications, experience, or any other eligibility criteria.
Application Rejection: Applications missing the required documents, failing to meet the minimum qualifications, or not submitted within the specified time will be rejected.
Assistant Writer Requests: Candidates requiring an assistant writer must contact the relevant office at least 10 days before the written exam. Otherwise, the commission will not be obliged to provide an assistant writer.
Interview Requirements: Candidates selected for the interview must submit original copies of educational qualifications, citizenship certificates, and service experience letters. Candidates applying for open competition must also bring the original documents as required during the application process, along with their photocopies.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must have obtained the required educational qualifications by the final application deadline. Candidates with foreign degrees must submit a certificate of equivalence from the relevant authority by the same deadline.
Exam Instructions: Candidates must use only black ink for writing in the exams; otherwise, their answer sheets will be canceled.
PSC Guidelines: Candidates must adhere to all conditions and instructions specified by the Public Service Commission for the exam.
Syllabus: Candidates are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the exam scheme and syllabus. The syllabus can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission’s website at www.psc.gov.np.

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