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Key Facts: Lok Sewa Nayab Subba Exam

50 MCQs

First-phase paper questions (2 marks each)

PSC Nayab Subba syllabus

45 min

First-phase time limit

PSC Nayab Subba syllabus

40 / 100

First-phase pass mark

PSC Nayab Subba syllabus

50%

Share of first-phase marks added to the written result

PSC decision of 2079/05/13

NPR 700

Application fee (plus NPR 200 per additional inclusive group)

PSC advertisement

18-35

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

Civil Service Act 2049

The Lok Sewa Nayab Subba examination starts with a 50-question multiple-choice paper on General Knowledge (30) and General Mental Ability (20): 45 minutes, pass mark 40, 20 percent deduction per wrong answer. Half of the first-phase marks count towards the written result. Candidates then sit two 100-mark subjective papers, a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (40 marks). The application fee is NPR 700.

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1According to the official map adopted by the Government of Nepal in 2020 (2077 BS), what is Nepal's total area?
A.147,181 square kilometres
B.147,516 square kilometres
C.151,180 square kilometres
D.143,350 square kilometres
Explanation: The revised political and administrative map adopted in 2020 includes Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani in the north-west of Sudurpashchim Province and puts Nepal's total area at 147,516 square kilometres. The earlier official figure was 147,181 square kilometres.
2Which is the largest planet in the solar system?
A.Saturn
B.Earth
C.Neptune
D.Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet, more than 11 times the Earth's diameter and more massive than all the other planets combined. It is a gas giant made mostly of hydrogen and helium.
3Which lake is the deepest lake in Nepal?
A.Shey Phoksundo Lake
B.Rara Lake
C.Tilicho Lake
D.Phewa Lake
Explanation: Shey Phoksundo Lake in Dolpa, at about 3,611 metres inside Shey Phoksundo National Park, is usually listed as Nepal's deepest lake, with a recorded depth of around 145 metres. It is known for its deep turquoise colour.
4Which place in Jhapa is commonly listed as the lowest point of Nepal, at roughly 59 metres above sea level?
A.Kakarbhitta
B.Bhadrapur
C.Kechana Kalan
D.Damak
Explanation: Kechana Kalan in Jhapa District, Koshi Province, is listed as Nepal's lowest point at about 59 metres above sea level. Nepal's elevation therefore ranges from about 59 metres to 8,848.86 metres at Mount Everest.
5Which is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth?
A.Atlantic Ocean
B.Indian Ocean
C.Pacific Ocean
D.Arctic Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean covers about a third of the Earth's surface, more than all the land combined, and contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest known point in the oceans.
6In which district is Rara Lake, the largest lake in Nepal by surface area, located?
A.Mugu
B.Jumla
C.Dolpa
D.Humla
Explanation: Rara Lake lies at about 2,990 metres in Mugu District, Karnali Province. Covering roughly 10 square kilometres, it is the centrepiece of Rara National Park, established in 1976.
7What is the approximate east-west length of Nepal?
A.About 650 kilometres
B.About 1,100 kilometres
C.About 450 kilometres
D.About 885 kilometres
Explanation: Nepal stretches about 885 kilometres from east to west, from the Mechi River to the Mahakali River. Its average north-south width is only about 193 kilometres, which explains the sharp change from Terai to Himalaya over a short distance.
8In the three-belt ecological division of Nepal, roughly what share of the country's area is the Hill (Pahad) region?
A.15 percent
B.68 percent
C.17 percent
D.52 percent
Explanation: Nepal is usually divided into the Mountain region (about 15 percent of the area), the Hill region (about 68 percent) and the Terai (about 17 percent).
9According to the final results of the National Population and Housing Census 2021 (2078 BS), what was Nepal's total population?
A.29,164,578
B.26,494,504
C.30,500,240
D.28,210,112
Explanation: The 2021 census counted 29,164,578 people (14,253,551 males and 14,911,027 females), with an average annual growth rate of 0.92 percent since 2011.
10In which year did the French Revolution begin, with the storming of the Bastille?
A.1776
B.1815
C.1789
D.1848
Explanation: The French Revolution began in 1789; the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 became its symbol. It overthrew absolute monarchy and spread the ideas of liberty, equality and fraternity.

About the Lok Sewa Nayab Subba Exam

The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) of Nepal runs open and inclusive competitions for Nayab Subba (Non-Gazetted First Class) posts in the Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. Candidates sit a 50-question multiple-choice first-phase paper on General Knowledge and General Mental Ability, then two subjective papers, a computer skill test and an interview. The official papers may be answered in Nepali, English or both. This bank is independent practice by OpenExamPrep: an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the first-phase syllabus content, with some Paper II constitution and governance revision. 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), 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 Nayab Subba posts in the Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. The first phase is a 50-question multiple-choice paper on General Knowledge (30 questions) and General Mental Ability (20 questions): 100 marks in 45 minutes, pass mark 40, with a 20 percent deduction for each wrong answer and no calculators. Under the PSC decision of 2079/05/13, 50 percent of the first-phase marks are added to the second-phase marks to produce the written result. The second phase has Paper II (Contemporary Studies and Public Service Management) and Paper III (a subject for the service group), each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40. Successful candidates take a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (40 marks). Answers may be written in Nepali, English or both.

Time Limit

45 minutes (first-phase paper); 2 hours 30 minutes per second-phase written paper

Passing Score

40 out of 100 in the first-phase paper; 40 out of 100 in each second-phase written paper

Exam / Certification Fees

NPR 700 (plus NPR 200 per additional inclusive group applied for)

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60%

General Knowledge

The universe and solar system; world and Nepal geography; world and Nepal history; society and culture; the economy; science and health; ecosystems and the environment; international affairs; and current affairs.

40%

General Mental Ability Test (GMAT)

Verbal reasoning (series, analogies, classification, coding, logical deduction); quantitative reasoning (percentages, ratios, profit and loss, simple interest, unitary method, averages, time and work); and non-verbal reasoning (figure series, directions, ranking and spatial patterns).

Preparing for the Lok Sewa Nayab Subba Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 40 out of 100 in the first-phase paper; 40 out of 100 in each second-phase written paper
  • Assessment: The PSC uses one integrated syllabus for Nayab Subba posts in the Justice, Foreign, Administration, Audit and Parliament Services. The first phase is a 50-question multiple-choice paper on General Knowledge (30 questions) and General Mental Ability (20 questions): 100 marks in 45 minutes, pass mark 40, with a 20 percent deduction for each wrong answer and no calculators. Under the PSC decision of 2079/05/13, 50 percent of the first-phase marks are added to the second-phase marks to produce the written result. The second phase has Paper II (Contemporary Studies and Public Service Management) and Paper III (a subject for the service group), each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40. Successful candidates take a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (40 marks). Answers may be written in Nepali, English or both.
  • Time limit: 45 minutes (first-phase paper); 2 hours 30 minutes per second-phase written paper
  • Exam / certification fees: NPR 700 (plus NPR 200 per additional inclusive group applied for) Official sources

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Lok Sewa Nayab Subba: Suggested Study Strategy

1Pace the first phase carefully: 50 questions in 45 minutes leaves 54 seconds each, so answer quick General Knowledge items first and save time for the arithmetic.
2Use the 20 percent deduction to your advantage: skip questions where you cannot rule out at least two options.
3Current affairs carries 5 of the 30 General Knowledge questions; follow national news, budget announcements and major international events.
4Study the Constitution of Nepal and public service management for Paper II, which carries 100 marks in the second phase.
5Practise percentages, ratios, simple interest and unitary-method problems by hand, since calculators are not allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the examination structure for Lok Sewa Nayab Subba?

The first phase is a 50-question multiple-choice paper (2 marks each, 100 marks, 45 minutes, pass mark 40) with General Knowledge (30 questions) and General Mental Ability (20 questions). The second phase has Paper II, Contemporary Studies and Public Service Management, and Paper III, a service-group subject, each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. The final stage has a computer skill test (10 marks) and an interview (40 marks).

Is there negative marking in the first-phase paper?

Yes. 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 first-phase marks count towards the result?

Yes. Under the PSC decision of 2079/05/13, 50 percent of the marks obtained in the first-phase paper are added to the second-phase marks to produce the written examination result.

What is the educational eligibility for Nayab Subba?

Applicants need 10+2 (higher secondary) or Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) from a recognized board or university, plus any subject requirement stated in the advertisement for the service group.

What is the age limit for Nayab Subba posts?

Candidates 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 question bank affiliated with the Public Service Commission of Nepal?

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