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Key Facts: Nepal Lok Sewa Education Service Officer Exam

300 marks

Written examination stage (3 papers of 100 marks)

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

50 marks

Stage Two: group test (10) and interview (40)

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

100 MCQs / 90 min

Paper I General Awareness and General Reasoning Test

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

40 / 100

Pass mark for each written paper

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

20% deduction

For each wrong answer in the MCQ paper

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

Nepali / English

Permitted written examination medium (either or both)

PSC Education Administration Group syllabus

Nepal's Lok Sewa Aayog recruits School Inspectors and other Education Service officers through three 100-mark written papers (a 100-question MCQ paper and two subjective papers) and a 50-mark group test and interview. Practise every syllabus area in English, from reasoning and education law to inspection and supervision.

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1Which river is generally listed in Nepal's geography texts as the longest river flowing through the country?
A.Koshi (Sapta Koshi)
B.Karnali
C.Gandaki (Narayani)
D.Bagmati
Explanation: The Karnali, which rises in Tibet and drains far-western and mid-western Nepal, is the river usually named as Nepal's longest. It leaves Nepal at Chisapani and continues in India as the Ghaghara. Length should not be confused with catchment size or discharge, where the Koshi system is often highlighted.
2The historic Sugauli Treaty between the Government of Nepal and the British East India Company was officially ratified in which year?
A.1814 AD
B.1815 AD
C.1817 AD
D.1816 AD
Explanation: Although the initial treaty draft was signed on 2 December 1815 at Sugauli, it was formally ratified and exchanged by the Government of Nepal and the British East India Company on 4 March 1816 AD, bringing an end to the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-1816).
3According to the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2078 (2021) published by the National Statistics Office, what was Nepal's national literacy rate for individuals aged 5 years and above?
A.76.2 percent
B.65.9 percent
C.71.5 percent
D.79.4 percent
Explanation: According to the Census 2078, the overall literacy rate of Nepal for the population aged 5 years and older reached 76.2 percent (male literacy: 83.6 percent, female literacy: 69.4 percent). This represented an increase from 65.9 percent recorded in the 2068 census.
4Which periodic plan of Nepal initiated the prioritization of the 'Good Governance, Social Justice, and Prosperity' framework along with the transition toward graduating from Least Developed Country (LDC) status?
A.Fourteenth Plan (2073/74 - 2075/76)
B.Fifteenth Plan (2076/77 - 2080/81)
C.Twelfth Plan (2067/68 - 2069/70)
D.Sixteenth Plan (2081/82 - 2085/86)
Explanation: The Sixteenth Periodic Plan (2081/82 - 2085/86) adopted the overarching national goal of 'Good Governance, Social Justice, and Prosperity' to steer structural transformation, economic resilience, and smooth graduation from LDC status by 2026.
5Which protected wetland in Nepal was first designated as a Ramsar site of international importance in December 1987?
A.Ghodaghodi Lake Complex
B.Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
C.Rara Lake
D.Jagdishpur Reservoir
Explanation: Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (situated along the Sapta Koshi River floodplains in eastern Nepal) became Nepal's first Ramsar site on 17 December 1987 due to its globally significant wetland biodiversity and critical habitat for wild water buffalo (Arna).
6Nepal is a member of BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation). In which city is the permanent BIMSTEC Secretariat located?
A.Kathmandu
B.Colombo
C.Dhaka
D.Thimphu
Explanation: BIMSTEC was formed by the 1997 Bangkok Declaration, and Nepal and Bhutan joined as members in 2004. Its permanent secretariat opened in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2014.
7Under the SAARC institutional framework, in which city is the permanent SAARC Secretariat located?
A.Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.Islamabad, Pakistan
C.Colombo, Sri Lanka
D.Kathmandu, Nepal
Explanation: The permanent SAARC Secretariat was established in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 16 January 1987, and was formally inaugurated by King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev.
8Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) specifically commits the global community to 'ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all'?
A.SDG 1
B.SDG 3
C.SDG 4
D.SDG 5
Explanation: SDG 4 is the dedicated global goal for education, comprising 10 targets aimed at ensuring free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education, equal access to vocational and tertiary education, and relevant skills for employment.
9Under Article 242 of the Constitution of Nepal, what is the maximum term of office for the Chairperson and Members of the Public Service Commission?
A.Six years from the date of appointment
B.Five years from the date of appointment
C.Four years or until reaching 60 years of age
D.Seven years with eligibility for reappointment
Explanation: Article 242(4) of the Constitution of Nepal sets the term of the Chairperson and Members of the Public Service Commission at six years from the date of appointment. The office falls vacant earlier if, for example, the holder reaches 65 years of age or resigns.
10A public office in Nepal displays a board listing each service it provides, the documents required, the fee, the time taken and the official responsible, together with how to complain. What is this board called?
A.Annual performance agreement
B.Public hearing notice (सार्वजनिक सुनुवाइ)
C.Social audit report
D.Citizen charter (नागरिक वडापत्र)
Explanation: A citizen charter (also called a public service charter) is an office's public commitment about the services it delivers: requirements, fees, time limits, the responsible official and the grievance route. Nepal's Good Governance (Management and Operation) Act, 2064 requires public bodies to display one, and it is a basic tool of accountable service delivery.

About the Nepal Lok Sewa Education Service Officer Exam

Independent practice by OpenExamPrep for the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) Nepal Education Service, Education Administration Group, Gazetted Third Class (Technical) officer examination, with a focus on the School Inspector (Inspection sub-group) papers. The official examination combines an objective first paper with subjective second and third papers, a group discussion and an interview, and may be answered in Nepali, English or both. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the syllabus content; it is not an official translation and does not simulate subjective answer writing, the group discussion or the interview.

Exam sponsor: Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog), Central Office, Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Stage One written examination (300 marks): Paper I General Subject, General Awareness and General Reasoning Test (100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, objective MCQs); Paper II General Technical Subject, common to all sub-groups (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective); Paper III Service-Group Specific Subject, Inspection sub-group for School Inspector (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective). The written medium is Nepali, English, or both. Stage Two (50 marks) for candidates selected in Stage One: 10-mark, 30-minute leaderless group discussion and 40-mark board interview.

Time Limit

7 hours 30 minutes of written papers (Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper II: 3 hours; Paper III: 3 hours)

Passing Score

40 out of 100 in each written paper

Exam / Certification Fees

Set in each PSC advertisement; Gazetted Third Class notices in 2080/81 charged NPR 1,200 per advertisement plus NPR 400 per additional inclusive group (confirm in the current notice)

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10% (30 of 300 written marks)

General Awareness and Contemporary Issues (Paper I)

Geography, history, society and economy of Nepal, the current periodic plan, environment and climate change, the UN, SAARC and BIMSTEC, the Constitution (Parts 1-5 and Schedules), the three-tier government, civil service law, public service charters, management fundamentals and current affairs.

10% (30 of 300 written marks)

Education in Nepal (Paper I)

Educational history and commissions (2011, 2028, 2049), education agencies, aims and delivery systems of education, education and social justice, school curriculum and evaluation system, curriculum development, and EFA, MDG and SDG commitments.

13% (40 of 300 written marks)

General Reasoning Test (Paper I)

Logical reasoning (14 marks), numerical reasoning (14 marks) and spatial reasoning (12 marks): series, analogies, coding-decoding, directions, ranking, syllogisms, percentages, ratios, averages, time and work, figure series, mirror images, cubes and dice.

18% (55 of 300 written marks)

Education Foundations, Psychology, Curriculum and Evaluation (Paper II, Sections A-B)

Meaning and modern trends of education, sociological and philosophical foundations, teaching methods and research, human development, learning theories, motivation, transfer and memory, curriculum designs and models, measurement and evaluation, and simple statistics.

15% (45 of 300 written marks)

Education Administration and Public Management (Paper II, Sections C-D)

Education administration and management in the federal context, education laws including the Local Government Operation Act, school, teacher and student-assessment management, public management, office procedure, records, accounts, budget, beruju, public procurement and management information systems.

20% (60 of 300 written marks)

Inspection, Supervision, Classroom and Educational Management (Paper III, Sections A and C)

Concepts, types and process of inspection and supervision, classroom observation tools, supervisory skills and qualities, supervision of non-formal and inclusive classes, classroom and educational management, and the inspection roles of federal, provincial, local and school-level bodies.

13% (40 of 300 written marks)

Inspection History, Education Law, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (Paper III, Sections B and D)

History of educational inspection in Nepal, commission recommendations, the current periodic plan, constitutional and federal education law, educational planning and decentralisation, and monitoring and evaluation with educational indicators.

Preparing for the Nepal Lok Sewa Education Service Officer Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 40 out of 100 in each written paper
  • Assessment: Stage One written examination (300 marks): Paper I General Subject, General Awareness and General Reasoning Test (100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, objective MCQs); Paper II General Technical Subject, common to all sub-groups (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective); Paper III Service-Group Specific Subject, Inspection sub-group for School Inspector (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective). The written medium is Nepali, English, or both. Stage Two (50 marks) for candidates selected in Stage One: 10-mark, 30-minute leaderless group discussion and 40-mark board interview.
  • Time limit: 7 hours 30 minutes of written papers (Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper II: 3 hours; Paper III: 3 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: Set in each PSC advertisement; Gazetted Third Class notices in 2080/81 charged NPR 1,200 per advertisement plus NPR 400 per additional inclusive group (confirm in the current notice) Official sources

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Nepal Lok Sewa Education Service Officer: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study the official syllabus section by section: Paper I splits into general awareness (30 marks), education in Nepal (30 marks) and reasoning (40 marks), while Papers II and III each have four marked sections.
2Know the key legal texts: Article 31 and Schedules 8-9 of the Constitution, the Education Act 2028 (including Section 12 on SMCs), the Compulsory and Free Education Act 2075, and Section 11(2)(ज) of the Local Government Operation Act 2074.
3Keep policy facts current: NCF 2076, SESP 2022/23-2031/32, the Letter Grading Directive 2078, and 2026 changes such as the Ministry of Education and Sports and the renamed Department of Education.
4Practise reasoning under time pressure without a calculator: Paper I gives 90 minutes for 100 questions, and spatial items (cubes, mirror images, figure series) carry 12 of the 40 reasoning marks.
5Use the 20 percent negative marking wisely: answer when you can eliminate distractors, and skip pure guesses.
6For Papers II and III, turn each MCQ topic into a short written answer: define the concept, link it to Nepal's law or policy, and add a school-inspection example.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the examination scheme for Nepal Education Service Gazetted Third Class officers?

Stage One is a 300-mark written examination: Paper I General Subject (General Awareness and General Reasoning Test, 100 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 100 objective MCQs), Paper II General Technical Subject (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective) and Paper III Service-Group Specific Subject (100 marks, 3 hours, subjective). Stage Two, for candidates selected in Stage One, is worth 50 marks: a 10-mark group test run as a 30-minute leaderless group discussion and a 40-mark board interview.

What is the pass mark and how is the MCQ paper scored?

The PSC syllabus sets a pass mark of 40 out of 100 for each written paper. In the objective Paper I, 20 percent of the question's mark is deducted for each wrong answer, while unanswered questions neither earn nor lose marks. Calculators are not allowed in multiple-choice papers.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants must be Nepali citizens aged at least 21 and not over 35 on the application deadline (not over 40 for women and persons with disabilities; serving permanent civil servants have no upper age limit), must not be disqualified under Section 10 of the Civil Service Act, 2049, and must hold the minimum qualification for the sub-group stated in the advertisement.

In which language can the written examination be answered?

The PSC syllabus states that the medium of the written examination is Nepali, English, or both Nepali and English. This practice bank is written in English as a study adaptation; it is not an official translation of the examination.

Which posts are filled through this examination?

It recruits Gazetted Third Class (Technical) posts in the Nepal Education Service, Education Administration Group, including School Inspector (विद्यालय निरीक्षक) and other Section Officer-equivalent posts in the Inspection sub-group, and Technical, Curriculum or Research Officer posts in other sub-groups. University lecturers are recruited separately by university service commissions.

Is this practice bank an official PSC publication?

No. It is an independent study resource by OpenExamPrep and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. Its English-language MCQs help you revise the syllabus content of all three papers, but they do not simulate the subjective answer writing of Papers II and III, the group discussion or the interview.