Overview
Nayab Subba is a Non-Gazetted First Class civil service position in Nepal's government administration, recruited through a competitive examination run by the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog), generally at a level above Kharidar in Nepal's non-gazetted service structure.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Nepali citizens, generally holding at least an intermediate-level (10+2) or, depending on the specific vacancy, a Bachelor's-level qualification, and meeting the age range set out in the specific vacancy announcement published by the Public Service Commission.
Exam pattern
The examination generally has three stages: a preliminary written examination (objective/multiple-choice), a main written examination (subjective/descriptive), and an interview for candidates who pass both written stages. Content covers general knowledge, Nepali language and administration-related subjects relevant to the post.
Marking and results
Final merit ranking combines the main written examination and interview scores; candidates who do not clear the preliminary stage do not proceed to the main examination.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the Public Service Commission's official portal, within the window stated in the specific vacancy announcement.
After the exam
Candidates who pass all stages are appointed to a Nayab Subba post within the relevant government office, subject to a probationary period before confirmation.
Preparation tips
Because the preliminary exam filters a large pool of applicants before the main written exam, building objective-question speed and accuracy for the preliminary stage, alongside descriptive-writing practice for the main exam, reflects how the two stages filter candidates.
How does Nayab Subba compare to Kharidar in Nepal's civil service?
Nayab Subba is generally a level above Kharidar within Nepal's Non-Gazetted civil service structure.
Who conducts the Nayab Subba examination?
The Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) of Nepal.