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Key Facts: NRB Assistant Exam

200 + 30

Marks for written papers and interview

NRB Assistant syllabus (2082/07/24)

40 / 100

Pass mark in each written paper

NRB Assistant syllabus (2082/07/24)

2 h 30 min

Duration of each written paper

NRB Assistant syllabus (2082/07/24)

NPR 800

Application fee for one group

NRB vacancy notice 2082/08/19

18-35

Age limit (up to 40 for women)

NRB vacancy notice 2082/08/19

50 MCQs

PSC pre-qualification exam required before applying

PSC unified pre-qualification syllabus (2082/02/27)

The NRB Assistant written exam has two subjective papers of 100 marks each (2 hours 30 minutes, pass mark 40) followed by a 30-mark interview. Applicants need certificate level or 10+2 and a valid PSC pre-qualification certificate. The fee is NPR 800, and the age limit is 18 to 35 (40 for women).

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1Which classical management thinker set out 14 general principles of management, including unity of command and division of work?

A.Frederick Winslow Taylor

B.Henri Fayol

C.Max Weber

D.Elton Mayo

Explanation: Henri Fayol's administrative management theory listed 14 principles of management (division of work, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction and others) and described the manager's job as planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating and controlling.

2What is the main difference between delegation of authority and decentralization?

A.Delegation hands the subordinate full accountability for the result, while under decentralization accountability stays only with top management

B.Delegation is permanent once granted and cannot be withdrawn, while decentralization is a temporary arrangement used for particular projects

C.Delegation applies only to financial approval powers, while decentralization applies only to staffing and personnel decisions

D.Delegation is a manager passing specific authority to a subordinate; decentralization is an organization-wide policy of pushing decisions to lower levels

Explanation: Delegation is an individual act: a manager assigns a task and the authority needed for it to a subordinate. Decentralization is a deliberate, organization-wide policy of spreading decision-making authority to lower levels. Delegation is the process through which decentralization is achieved.

3In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level of need becomes the main motivator once safety and security needs are reasonably satisfied?

A.Esteem needs

B.Physiological needs

C.Social (belonging) needs

D.Self-actualization needs

Explanation: Maslow's order is physiological, safety, social (love and belonging), esteem and self-actualization. After safety needs are met, the need for acceptance, friendship and belonging becomes the next motivator.

4According to Herzberg, which job factor acts as a motivator (satisfier) rather than a hygiene factor?

A.Recognition for achievement and responsibility

B.Salary level and pay scale set by the bylaws

C.Physical working conditions in the office

D.Company policy and administration rules

Explanation: Herzberg found that achievement, recognition, the work itself, responsibility and growth create satisfaction and motivate. Pay, working conditions, supervision and company policy are hygiene factors: their absence causes dissatisfaction, but improving them does not by itself motivate.

5Which leadership style gives group members almost complete freedom to set their own goals and solve problems, with very little direction from the leader?

A.Autocratic leadership

B.Democratic (participative) leadership

C.Bureaucratic leadership

D.Laissez-faire (free-rein) leadership

Explanation: A laissez-faire or free-rein leader hands most decisions to the group and intervenes only when asked. It can work with highly skilled, self-motivated staff but often fails where direction is needed.

6What does 'span of control' refer to in organizing?

A.The number of hierarchical levels between the chief executive and front-line staff

B.The number of subordinates who report directly to one manager

C.The geographical area covered by a branch network

D.The maximum loan amount a branch manager may approve

Explanation: Span of control (span of management) is the number of subordinates a superior directly supervises. A narrow span produces a tall structure with many levels; a wide span produces a flatter structure.

7During a performance appraisal, a supervisor rates an assistant highly on every dimension mainly because the assistant is always punctual. Which rating error does this illustrate?

A.Central tendency error

B.Recency effect

C.Halo effect

D.Leniency error

Explanation: The halo effect occurs when one strong impression, here punctuality, colours the ratings on unrelated dimensions such as accuracy or customer service. Using defined criteria for each dimension and documented evidence helps reduce it.

8An accounts assistant in one department sends information directly to the chief of a different department, bypassing the normal chain of command. What type of communication flow is this?

A.Diagonal (crosswise) communication

B.Downward communication

C.Horizontal (lateral) communication

D.Upward communication

Explanation: Diagonal communication crosses both departmental boundaries and hierarchical levels. It speeds up coordination but should be used within agreed rules so that line managers are kept informed.

9What is the purpose of the darta (registration) and chalani (dispatch) registers kept in a Nepalese office?

A.To record customers' daily cash deposits and withdrawals at the counter

B.To track staff attendance, leave balances and overtime hours each month

C.To record incoming and outgoing official correspondence with reference numbers

D.To keep the stock of stationery and office equipment issued to sections

Explanation: The darta register records incoming letters and documents with a registration number and date, while the chalani register records outgoing correspondence with a dispatch number. Together they give the office an official trail for tracing correspondence.

10A provincial office arranges its files by province, district and municipality of the correspondent. Which filing classification is being used?

A.Chronological filing

B.Numerical filing

C.Alphabetical filing

D.Geographical filing

Explanation: Geographical filing groups records by location, which suits organizations whose work is organized by area, such as a network of branches or provincial offices.

About the NRB Assistant Exam

Nepal Rastra Bank recruits Assistants (Assistant Second Class) in its Administration Service through open competition. Under the syllabus approved on 2082/07/24, only candidates holding the Public Service Commission's unified pre-qualification certificate may apply; they then sit two subjective written papers and an interview. NRB's 2082 vacancy notice (advertisement 18/2082) sought 21 Assistants for its provincial offices. This bank is independent practice by OpenExamPrep: English-language multiple-choice questions for study, not a simulation of the subjective papers, which are set in both Nepali and English.

Exam sponsor: Nepal Rastra Bank, with written exams conducted by the Public Service Commission. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Candidates must first hold a Public Service Commission pre-qualification certificate (unified exam of 50 MCQs x 2 marks in 45 minutes, with 20% negative marking). The NRB written stage has Paper I (Banking 40, Accounting 30, Mathematics 20, IT 10) and Paper II (Economics 40, Management 30, Constitution and Banking Laws 30), each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40, answered in Nepali, English or both. Successful candidates sit a 30-mark oral interview at NRB's central office.

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes per written paper

Passing Score

40 out of 100 in each written paper

Exam / Certification Fees

NPR 800 (plus NPR 300 per additional inclusive group)

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

NRB open competition syllabuses (Assistant, Assistant Second Class, approved 2082/07/24) · Source checked 2026-10-05
NRB notice on the PSC unified pre-qualification exam syllabus · Source checked 2026-10-05
NRB online recruitment portal · Source checked 2026-10-05
Nepal Rastra Bank Act, 2058 (consolidated English version) · Source checked 2026-10-05

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

20%

Banking

NRB history and functions, CRR, SLR and the interest rate corridor, loan classification and provisioning, LC, bank guarantee, SWIFT, ABBS, cheques, RTGS, KYC, credit information, money and capital markets, deposits, financial inclusion and capital buffers.

15%

Accounting

Accounting equation and conventions, contra entries, bank reconciliation, errors, depreciation, inventory ABC analysis, gross profit, government accounting under cash-basis NPSAS, NFRS, internal check and ratios.

10%

Mathematics

Unitary method, simple and compound interest, profit and discount, standard deviation, averages, time and work, area and price index.

Information Technology

Operating systems, spreadsheet functions, intranet and extranet, phishing and multi-factor authentication.

20%

Economics

National income, inflation, elasticity, market structures, balance of payments, budgets and deficits, planning, GDP composition, remittance, CPI, taxes, HDI, per capita income, public debt, IMF, ADB and AIIB, and monetary versus fiscal policy.

15%

Management

Fayol's principles, delegation, motivation theories, leadership styles, span of control, performance appraisal, communication flows, darta-chalani, filing, control, collective bargaining, dispute settlement and tippani.

15%

Constitution and Banking Laws

Articles 7, 17 and 55 and Schedule 5 of the Constitution, NRB Act sections 4, 14, 15 and 18, BAFIA classes, Banking Offence and Punishment Act, FIU-Nepal and TTRs, Companies Act section 3, FERA section 3 and FATF.

Preparing for the NRB Assistant Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40 out of 100 in each written paper
Assessment: Candidates must first hold a Public Service Commission pre-qualification certificate (unified exam of 50 MCQs x 2 marks in 45 minutes, with 20% negative marking). The NRB written stage has Paper I (Banking 40, Accounting 30, Mathematics 20, IT 10) and Paper II (Economics 40, Management 30, Constitution and Banking Laws 30), each 100 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes with a pass mark of 40, answered in Nepali, English or both. Successful candidates sit a 30-mark oral interview at NRB's central office.
Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes per written paper
Exam / certification fees: NPR 800 (plus NPR 300 per additional inclusive group) Official sources

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NRB Assistant: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use NRB's 2082/07/24 syllabus as your checklist; the Constitution section covers only Parts 1, 3 and 4 and the Schedules.

2Know the NRB Act sections on objectives (4), functions (5), Board (14), Governor's appointment (15) and tenure (18).

3Practise numerical questions in interest, profit and loss, standard deviation and price index without a calculator.

4Learn current NRB monetary and regulatory tools (CRR, SLR, interest rate corridor, loan classification) from NRB's own publications.

5Prepare for the PSC pre-qualification exam separately, since passing it is a condition for applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NRB still hold its own MCQ pre-test for Assistants?

No. Under the syllabus approved on 2082/07/24, applicants must already hold the Public Service Commission's unified pre-qualification certificate for Level 4 non-technical posts of corporate bodies. That PSC exam has 50 MCQs worth 2 marks each, lasts 45 minutes and deducts 20% for each wrong answer; the certificate is valid for one year.

What is the format of the NRB Assistant written exam?

There are two subjective papers of 100 marks each, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes, with a pass mark of 40. Paper I covers banking, accounting, mathematics and IT; Paper II covers economics, management, and the Constitution and banking laws. A 30-mark oral interview follows.

Who can apply and what does it cost?

NRB's 2082 notice required certificate level or 10+2, the PSC pre-qualification certificate, Nepali citizenship and age 18 to 35 (40 for women). The fee was NPR 800 for one group plus NPR 300 for each additional inclusive group.

In what language is the exam held?

Question papers are set in both Nepali and English, and candidates may answer in Nepali, English or both. This bank uses English and is a study adaptation, not an official translation.

Is this bank a simulation of the NRB exam?

No. It is an independent multiple-choice study resource by OpenExamPrep. The NRB written papers require short and long written answers, so also practise writing structured answers and calculations in full.