Sakha Adhikrit (Section Officer) Exam: Syllabus, Pattern & Selection Process
Akancha Chhetri
Content Writer | Updated: February 15, 2025 19:11 NST
The Sakha Adhikrit (Section Officer) Exam is a highly competitive examination conducted by the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) of Nepal. it is designed to recruit skilled administrative personnel for the gazetted third-class officer (non-technical category) posts in various ministries and departments. The exam assesses candidates' knowledge, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills to ensure they can efficiently handle government administrative tasks.
The Section Officer plays a crucial role in Nepal’s bureaucratic system, handling policy implementation, decision-making, and public service management. Due to its prestige, high level of competition, and lucrative career opportunities, thousands of candidates from diverse educational backgrounds apply for this examination every year.
Becoming a Section Officer in Nepal offers job security, career growth, social prestige, and financial stability, along with the opportunity to serve the nation. It is one of the most prestigious and rewarding government jobs in Nepal.
Sakha Adhikrit Exam Structure
The Section Officer Examination conducted by PSC Nepal follows a structured multi-stage selection process. The exam consists of the following stages:
1. Written Examination
The written exam is conducted in two stages:Stage I: Preliminary Examination
The preliminary exam serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the main examination. Only those who score above the cutoff marks qualify for the Main Exam. However, the marks obtained in this stage do not contribute to the final selection but are only used to filter candidates for the next round.
| Paper | Exam Type | Total Marks | Pass Marks | Duration | Subject Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Paper | MCQs | 100 | 45 | 1 Hour 45 minutes |
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Stage II: Main Examination
The Main Exam is a comprehensive subjective test designed to evaluate candidates' in-depth knowledge and writing ability. Each question in the subjective papers carries 10 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Exam Type | Total Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Paper | शासन प्रणाली (Governance Systems) | विषयगत (Subjective) | 100 | 45 |
| 3rd Paper | समसामयिक विषय (Contemporary Issues) | विषयगत (Subjective) | 100 | 45 |
| 4th Paper | सेवा समूह सम्बन्धी (Service related subject) | विषयगत (Subjective) | 100 | 45 |
For Foreign Affairs Service Only
Candidates applying specifically for the Foreign Affairs Service are required to take two extra papers instead of 4th paper.
| Paper/ Subject | Exam Type | Total Marks | Pass Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Paper I: अंग्रेजी भाषा (English Language) | विषयगत (Subjective) | 100 | 45 |
| Extra Paper II: परराष्ट्र नीति तथा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सम्बन्ध (Foreign Policy & International Relation) | विषयगत (Subjective) | 100 | 45 |
2. Final Stage Examination
Candidates who pass the Main Exam move to the final selection stage.
| Subject | Exam Type | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Skill Test) | Practical | 10 | 20 minutes |
| Group Test | Individual Presentation in Group | 10 | 30 minutes |
| Interview (For General Candidates) | Oral | 40 | |
| Interview (For Foreign Affairs Service) | Oral | 50 |
Practical Examination Scheme
| Subject | Total Marks | Subject Topic | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Skill Test | 10 Marks | Devanagari Typing | 2.5 | 5 minutes |
| English Typing | 2.5 | 5 minutes | ||
| Word processing | 2 | 10 minutes | ||
| Electronic Spreadsheet | 1 | |||
| Presentation System | 1 | |||
| Windows basic, Email and Internet | 1 | |||
| Total | 10 | 20 minutes | ||
Salary of Sakha Adhikrit
The government has decided to hike the salary of Section Officer, Deputy Secretary, Joint Secretary, and Chief Secretary by 18 percent. The current Salary of Sakha Adhikrit is NRS. 43,688.
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