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Key Facts: Lok Sewa Kharidar Exam

50 MCQs

Stage I preliminary examination questions (100 marks)

PSC Kharidar syllabus

45 min

Stage I time limit

PSC Kharidar syllabus

45 / 100

Stage I pass mark (screening only)

PSC Kharidar syllabus

20% deduction

Penalty per wrong answer (0.4 marks)

PSC Kharidar syllabus

NPR 500

Application fee (plus NPR 150 per additional inclusive group)

PSC advertisement

18-35 years

Age limit (up to 40 for women and candidates with disabilities)

Civil Service Act 2049

The Lok Sewa Kharidar examination begins with a 50-question Stage I screening test: General Knowledge (30) and the Basic Office Skills Test (20), 45 minutes, pass mark 45, 20 percent deduction per wrong answer. Stage I marks are not carried forward. Candidates then sit Office Management and job-knowledge papers, a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (30 marks). The application fee is NPR 500.

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1Nepal's longest river, the Karnali, is known by what name after it enters India?
A.Gandak
B.Sharda
C.Kosi
D.Ghaghara
Explanation: The Karnali rises near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, flows through western Nepal as Nepal's longest river and is called the Ghaghara (Gogra) in India, where it joins the Ganges.
2Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) lies in which mountain range (Himal) of Nepal?
A.Annapurna Himal
B.Mahalangur Himal
C.Ganesh Himal
D.Langtang Himal
Explanation: Everest is part of the Mahalangur Himal in Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. The same range includes Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.
3Under the federal structure of the Constitution of Nepal, how many provinces and districts does Nepal have?
A.5 development regions and 75 districts
B.7 provinces and 75 districts
C.7 provinces and 77 districts
D.8 provinces and 77 districts
Explanation: Nepal has 7 provinces and 77 districts. The number of districts rose from 75 to 77 when Nawalparasi and Rukum were each split into two districts.
4Which belt forms the southern flat plains of Nepal, between the Chure (Siwalik) hills and the Indian border?
A.Terai
B.Hill (Pahad) region
C.Mountain (Himal) region
D.Inner Terai (Dun) valleys
Explanation: The Terai is the low alluvial plain along Nepal's southern border, roughly 60 to 300 metres above sea level. Its fertile soil and dense settlement make it the country's main grain-producing area.
5Which of these rivers is a tributary of the Saptakoshi that rises in Tibet and crosses the main Himalaya through a deep gorge?
A.Tamor
B.Bheri
C.Arun
D.Seti
Explanation: The Arun rises on the Tibetan Plateau and cuts through the Himalaya in one of the world's deepest gorges before joining the Sun Koshi and Tamor to form the Saptakoshi near Tribeni in eastern Nepal.
6Which is the largest continent by area?
A.Africa
B.North America
C.Europe
D.Asia
Explanation: Asia, which includes Nepal, is the largest continent, covering about 30 percent of the Earth's land area and holding about 60 percent of its people.
7In Nepal's climatic zones, which zone is found at roughly 1,200 to 2,100 metres, where the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys lie?
A.Warm temperate zone
B.Subtropical zone
C.Cool temperate zone
D.Alpine zone
Explanation: The warm temperate zone covers the middle hills and valleys at roughly 1,200 to 2,100 metres. The Kathmandu Valley, at about 1,300 metres, has warm summers and cool winters typical of this zone.
8In far-western Nepal, which range contains peaks such as Api (7,132 m) and Saipal (7,031 m)?
A.Dhaulagiri Himal
B.Gurans Himal
C.Rolwaling Himal
D.Kanchenjunga Himal
Explanation: Gurans Himal is the main range of Sudurpashchim Province. Api lies in Darchula and Saipal in Bajhang.
9Which planet is closest to the Sun?
A.Venus
B.Mercury
C.Mars
D.Earth
Explanation: Mercury is the innermost and smallest planet of the solar system. It orbits the Sun in about 88 days.
10About how long does the Earth take to complete one revolution around the Sun?
A.About 365 and a quarter days
B.About 24 hours
C.About 30 days
D.About 330 days
Explanation: The Earth takes about 365.25 days to orbit the Sun. The extra quarter day adds up to one day every four years, which is why calendars have leap years.

About the Lok Sewa Kharidar Exam

The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) of Nepal runs open and inclusive competitions for Kharidar (Non-Gazetted Second Class) posts in the non-technical Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. Selection starts with a 50-question multiple-choice screening test of General Knowledge and the Basic Office Skills Test (BOST), followed by two subjective papers, a computer skill test and an interview. Question papers are set in Nepali, and answers may be written in Nepali, English or both. This bank is independent practice by OpenExamPrep: an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the Stage I syllabus content, with some Stage II revision items. It is not an official translation and does not simulate the subjective papers, the computer test or the interview.

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

Assessment

The PSC uses one integrated syllabus for Kharidar posts in all groups of the non-technical Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. Stage I is a preliminary examination of 50 multiple-choice questions: Section A General Knowledge (30 questions) and Section B Basic Office Skills Test (20 questions), 100 marks in 45 minutes, with a pass mark of 45, a 20 percent deduction for each wrong answer and no calculators. It is a screening test only; its marks are not added to the main examination. Stage II has Paper II Office Management and Paper III a job-knowledge subject, each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40. The final stage has a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (30 marks), and the final result is based on Stage II and final-stage marks. Question papers are set in Nepali, with English terms in brackets where needed, and answers may be written in Nepali, English or both.

Time Limit

45 minutes (Stage I preliminary examination); 2 hours 30 minutes per Stage II written paper

Passing Score

45 out of 100 in the Stage I preliminary examination (screening only); 40 out of 100 in each Stage II written paper

Exam / Certification Fees

NPR 500 (plus NPR 150 per additional inclusive group applied for)

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60%

Section A: General Knowledge

Solar system and world and Nepal geography; world history and the history of Nepal; society, economy and polity of Nepal; science, technology, public health and environment; and international relations and current affairs.

40%

Section B: Basic Office Skills Test (BOST)

Verification, completion, classification, analogy, filing aptitude, following instructions, numerical reasoning, coding and matching, analytical reasoning, and direction and distance, set at a level a Class 10 graduate can answer without specialized study.

Preparing for the Lok Sewa Kharidar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 45 out of 100 in the Stage I preliminary examination (screening only); 40 out of 100 in each Stage II written paper
  • Assessment: The PSC uses one integrated syllabus for Kharidar posts in all groups of the non-technical Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. Stage I is a preliminary examination of 50 multiple-choice questions: Section A General Knowledge (30 questions) and Section B Basic Office Skills Test (20 questions), 100 marks in 45 minutes, with a pass mark of 45, a 20 percent deduction for each wrong answer and no calculators. It is a screening test only; its marks are not added to the main examination. Stage II has Paper II Office Management and Paper III a job-knowledge subject, each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40. The final stage has a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (30 marks), and the final result is based on Stage II and final-stage marks. Question papers are set in Nepali, with English terms in brackets where needed, and answers may be written in Nepali, English or both.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes (Stage I preliminary examination); 2 hours 30 minutes per Stage II written paper
  • Exam / certification fees: NPR 500 (plus NPR 150 per additional inclusive group applied for) Official sources

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Lok Sewa Kharidar: Suggested Study Strategy

1Pace Stage I at under a minute per question: 50 questions in 45 minutes leaves 54 seconds each.
2Practise every BOST test type under time pressure, especially verification, filing and coding, which reward speed and accuracy.
3Split General Knowledge revision evenly across the five official units; each carries 6 questions.
4For Stage II, learn office procedures such as registration (darta), dispatch (chalani) and note-sheet (tippani) drafting, and the basics of the Constitution of Nepal.
5Work arithmetic by hand, because calculators are not allowed, and skip questions you cannot narrow down to avoid the 20 percent deduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the examination pattern for Lok Sewa Kharidar?

Stage I is a preliminary examination of 50 multiple-choice questions, 2 marks each (100 marks, 45 minutes, pass mark 45): 30 General Knowledge and 20 Basic Office Skills Test. Stage II has two subjective papers of 100 marks each, Paper II Office Management and Paper III a job-knowledge subject. The final stage has a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (30 marks).

What does the Basic Office Skills Test (BOST) cover?

BOST has ten test types: verification, completion, classification, analogy, filing aptitude, following instructions, numerical reasoning, coding and matching, analytical reasoning, and direction and distance. It tests quick, accurate clerical reasoning rather than memorized knowledge. Office procedures such as registration, dispatch and note-sheet drafting belong to the Stage II Office Management paper, not to BOST.

How does negative marking work in Stage I?

Twenty percent of a question's mark (0.4 of the 2 marks) is deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions score zero with no penalty. Calculators are not allowed.

Do Stage I marks count towards the final merit list?

No. Stage I is a screening test only. Candidates must score at least 45 to reach Stage II, but the final result is based on Stage II and final-stage marks.

What educational qualifications and age limits apply?

Applicants need a secondary-level (SEE/SLC) pass from a recognized institution, as stated in the advertisement. They must be at least 18 and not over 35 on the last date of application, or up to 40 for women and candidates with disabilities; the upper limit does not apply to permanent civil servants.

Is this practice question bank an official publication of Lok Sewa Aayog?

No. It is independent practice by OpenExamPrep and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Public Service Commission of Nepal. It is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the syllabus content, not an official translation, and it does not simulate the subjective papers or interview.