Sudurpaschim Pradesh Lok Sewa Aayog Vacancy for 7th Level Officers

Sudurpaschim Pradesh Lok Sewa Aayog Announces Vacancy for 7th Level Officers

Sudurpashchim Province Public Service Commission (PPSC Sudurpashchim), Dhangadhi, Kailali (Administration, Planning, and Information Publication Section), Notice for Internal, Inter-Level, Open, and Inclusive Competitive Examinations for Officer Level-7 (Non-Technical and Education Administration Group).

According to the Sudurpashchim Province Civil Service (First Amendment) Act, 2079, applications are invited from eligible candidates to permanently fill the following posts in the Province Civil Service through internal competition, inter-level, and open/inclusive competitive examinations.

Candidates who meet the minimum specified qualifications must apply through the Commission’s online application system at: http://ppsconline.sudurpashchim.gov.np

The internal, inter-level, open, and inclusive examinations will be conducted as a single, unified process. Successful candidates will be recommended to the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers based on merit order.

Examination Details:

• Types of Examination:
  Written test, group test, skill test, and interview (as specified in the syllabus)

• Examination Center: Dhangadhi, Kailali

• Medium of Examination (Language): Nepali, English, or both

Application Submission:

Method: Applications must be submitted online for all advertised posts. Online form submission: http://ppsconline.sudurpashchim.gov.np

Application submission guidelines: https://psc.sudurpashchim.gov.np/

• Deadline:

  • Normal fee: Until 2082/01/20

  • With double fee: Until 2082/01/27

Age Limit (as of 2082/01/20):

• For Male Candidates: Must be at least 21 years old and not older than 35

• For Female and Persons with Disabilities: Not older than 40

Note: There is no age limit for permanent employees of the Federal Civil Service, any Province Civil Service, or Local Service, but proof of employment must be submitted certified by the concerned office head.

Application Fees:

• For Level-7: NPR 1,000/- - For each additional advertisement under internal, inter-level, or inclusive groups: NPR 400/- per group. For each additional paper: NPR 400/- per paper

Fee Payment Process:

Online Payment:

1. Submit the form via the Commission’s online application system.

2. Go to "My Application" → Click "All Application"

3. Click on "Pay" for the advertisement you have applied for.

4. Choose the bank → Select "Online Payment"

5. Choose a wallet → Enter your username and password → Make the payment

Offline Payment:

1. Go to "My Application" → Click "All Application"

2. Click "Pay" for the relevant advertisement

3. Choose the specified bank → Select "Offline Payment"

4. Click on "Click here" to generate the voucher

5. Visit the selected bank with the voucher and deposit the amount

Note: Once you submit the application for any advertisement, changes or modifications (add/remove) are not allowed.

Application Fee Payment Period:

After submitting the application online, candidates must deposit the prescribed examination fee or double fee (if paying late) no later than the day after the final date for double fee submission, within office hours. If that day falls on a public holiday, the fee must be submitted on the next working day. Candidates must include the Master ID and transaction reference number on the voucher.

Documents to Upload:

Applicants must complete the required fields and upload the following documents to the designated sections of the online application system:

• In PDF Format:

  • Academic qualification certificates

  • Training and experience certificates

  • Professional license (Council) certificates

  • Documents proving inclusion in the inclusive group (as per the advertisement)

• In JPG Format:

  • Front and back sides of the citizenship certificate

  • Recently taken passport-sized photo

  • Signature

Documents must be uploaded in the specified format only. If the required format is not followed, the admit card cannot be printed.

As per Article 14 of the Sudurpashchim Province Public Service Commission (Operation) Directive, First Amendment, 2080, any applications not submitted properly or submitted carelessly will be rejected during the verification process. No claims or excuses will be entertained after rejection. Candidates are advised to be cautious while filling the application form.

Interview Date:

To be announced along with the publication of written examination results.

Job Responsibilities:

As per the prevailing laws relevant to the respective service and group.

Service Terms and Benefits:

In accordance with prevailing legal provisions.

Minimum Educational Qualification for Open and Inter-Level Competition:

1. Section Officer, Administration (General):

   • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized academic institution.

2. Account Officer, Administration (Accounts):

   • Bachelor’s degree in Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or

   • Bachelor’s in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Public Administration as a major subject.

3. Revenue Officer, Administration (Revenue):

   • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.

4. Education Officer, Education (Education Administration, Inspection):

   • Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent from a recognized institution.

5. Instructor, Education (English):

   • Bachelor’s in Education with English as the major subject from a recognized institution.

6. Instructor, Education (Nepali):

   • Bachelor’s in Education with Nepali as the major subject from a recognized institution.

7. Instructor, Education (Mathematics):

   • Bachelor’s in Education with Mathematics as the major subject from a recognized institution.

8. Instructor, Education (Science):

   • Bachelor’s in Education with Science as the major subject from a recognized institution.

9. Instructor, Education (Social Studies):

   • Bachelor’s in Education with any one major subject: Geography, History, Economics, Political Science, or Social Studies

   • Or Master’s degree in Physical Education or its equivalent

10. Instructor, Education (Physical Education):

• Bachelor’s in Education with Health and Physical Education as the major subject from a recognized institution.

11. Archaeology Officer, Education (Archaeology):

• Bachelor’s in Archaeology or equivalent,

• Or Master’s in History or Culture,

• Or Bachelor’s or equivalent with a degree in Archaeology, Heritage Studies, or Archival Science.

Guidelines for Internal, Inter-Level, Open, and Inclusive Exams:

• (a) Candidates must not be disqualified under Articles 17 and 30 of the Sudurpashchim Province Civil Service (First Amendment) Act, 2079.

• (b) For internal competition, candidates must meet qualifications under Sub-article (7) of Article 9 of the same Act.

• (c) For inter-level competition, candidates must meet the criteria under Sub-article (8) of Article 9.

• (d) Written exams for internal, inter-level, open, and inclusive categories will be conducted on the same date and time. Candidates are not required to attend separate exams for each group.

• (e) Results of written exams will be published in alphabetical order.

• (f) Candidates selected from the written exam must fill in their order of preference before attending the interview. Those who fail to do so will not be included in the interview process.

• (g) Candidates selected under the inclusive category cannot choose preference order for inclusive groups. Their inclusive group will be determined based on the group(s) mentioned in their application, following the Commission's procedures.

• (h) Candidates selected under both open and inclusive groups (or multiple inclusive groups) will attend the interview only once.

• (i) Interview scores will be applied to all the groups the candidate has been selected under (open and inclusive).

• (j) Final recommendations for appointment will be made based on the merit order after all exam stages are complete.

Special Instructions for Candidates Applying Under Inclusive Groups

Candidates applying for posts under inclusive groups must prepare and submit the following documents at the time of application. After being selected for the interview based on written exam results, they must bring original copies and self-attested photocopies of the same documents.

If any document is found missing or invalid at any stage, the application may be cancelled at any time.

Required Documents by Category:

(a) For Indigenous/Janajati:
Must belong to an ethnic group listed under the Nepal Indigenous Nationalities Upliftment National Foundation Act.

• If multiple surnames exist under a single listed ethnic group, a recommendation from the concerned local level and verification from the Chief District Officer must confirm the candidate’s inclusion in that specific surname group.

(b) For Madhesi:
Must belong to a group listed under the Madhesi Commission.

• If multiple surnames exist under a listed group, recommendation from the local level and verification from the Chief District Officer are required, confirming the surname is within the listed group.

(c) For Dalit:
Must belong to a group listed under the National Dalit Commission.

• If the listed group includes multiple surnames, the candidate must present a recommendation from the local level and verification from the Chief District Officer confirming the specific surname.

(d) For Persons with Disabilities:
Must submit one of the following:

• Disability Identity Card issued by the Social Welfare Council based on the recommendation of an approved medical doctor, or

• Identity card mentioning the type of disability, issued by the local level authority as per Sub-Article (3) of Article 4 of the Act on Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2074.

(e) For Tharu/Rana Tharu:
Must belong to a group listed under the Tharu Commission.

• If multiple surnames are listed, the candidate must submit a recommendation from the local level and verification from the Chief District Officer confirming inclusion in the specific surname group.

(f) For Economically Disadvantaged Khas Arya:

• Must present a poverty identity card obtained under prevailing law,
  or

• If no card is available, a recommendation from the local authority confirming the annual income is below the threshold defined by law for the economically disadvantaged Khas Arya group.

(g) For Muslim:
Must belong to a group listed under the Muslim Commission.

• If multiple surnames are listed under the group, a recommendation from the local authority and verification from the Chief District Officer are required to confirm inclusion in that specific surname group.

(h) For Candidates from Backward Areas:
Must meet the definition in Sub-Article (7), Article 7 of the Civil Service Act, 2049, Clause (1) of the Explanation Section.

• Required Documents:

  • Citizenship certificate issued from a district listed under the explanation clause

  • Recommendation from the local level stating that the candidate currently resides in the same place.

  • The recommendation must be issued at least three months before the application submission date.

  • If the citizenship was issued from a district other than the permanent residence district, a letter explaining the reason must be obtained from the district administration office.

  • In case of migration due to marriage or relocation, relevant documents such as a marriage registration certificate or migration record from the concerned local levels must be submitted.

Important Instructions (Remarks) for Candidates

(a) According to Sub-Article (2) of Article 10 of the Sudurpashchim Province Civil Service (First Amendment) Act, 2079, an individual can only benefit from reservation once throughout their career.

(b) Article 10A of the same Act does not permit application to a position of the same level/grade. Hence, such candidates are not eligible to apply.

(c) For posts requiring work experience, the minimum service duration must be completed by the final application date.

(d) Double fee extension period will not be considered while calculating age, qualification, experience, training, equivalency, professional registration, or other required criteria.

(e) Applicants for health service-related posts must be registered with the relevant professional council and have valid registration at the time of application.

(f) Applications submitted after the deadline, without required qualifications, or lacking necessary details or fee payment will be rejected.

(g) Candidates requesting a scribe/assistant writer must submit a written request to the Commission’s office at least 7 days before the written exam begins. Requests made after this period will not be accommodated.

(h) Candidates selected for the interview must submit original and one self-attested copy of the following:

• Academic certificates

• Citizenship certificate

• Documents required for internal, inter-level, inclusive, or open competition, as applicable

(i) The required educational qualification must be completed within the final date of application submission.

• Candidates with foreign qualifications must have them recognized by the relevant authority in Nepal.

• Candidates who have completed their degree from a Nepali university but are unable to submit the final certificate or transcript by the last day due to timing issues may still be considered if:

  • The university has officially published the results before the deadline, and

  • The candidate provides official confirmation from the institution that they have passed all components (all years/semesters, thesis, practical, and other requirements), along with transcripts of all semesters.

(j) While submitting the form online, candidates must update their mobile number.

• Approval/rejection details will be sent via SMS. If a candidate misses information due to an incorrect number, they will be solely responsible for the consequences.

(k) Once the advertisement number is selected, it cannot be changed. Candidates must confirm before selecting.

(l) Candidates must use black ink only during the written exam. Use of any other ink will result in disqualification of the answer sheet.

(m) Matters not covered in this notice will be governed by the Sudurpashchim Province Public Service Commission Act, Regulations, and Directives.

(n) The details of the the minimum required qualifications for each advertised post can be viewed while completing the online application form.

(o) Other recruitment-related provisions follow the Sudurpashchim Province Civil Service (First Amendment) Act, 2079.

(p) The syllabus is available at: www.psc.sudurpashchim.gov.np

(q) For application process instructions, refer to the User Manual available on the Commission’s website.

For Further Information:
Phone: 091-527600
Website: http://psc.sudurpashchim.gov.np
Email: [email protected]

Notice No.: 27/2081–082
Publication Date: 2081/12/31

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