Overview
The Nepal Army recruits new personnel across several entry routes, including soldier (enlisted) entry, officer-cadet entry (through the Nepal Army's own military academy/commission process), and specialist technical roles, announced through its own recruitment channels.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Nepali citizens, generally within the age range set for the specific entry route, meet height, chest-measurement and physical fitness standards, hold the educational qualification required for that route (ranging from SEE/10th pass for soldier entry to a Bachelor's degree for some officer-level and technical routes), and have no disqualifying criminal record.
Exam pattern
Selection generally includes a physical fitness and measurement test, a written examination (general knowledge and, for officer/technical entry, subject-specific content), a medical examination, and an interview, with exact structure set out in the specific recruitment announcement.
How to apply
Applications are submitted following the procedure set out in the Nepal Army's official recruitment notice for the specific entry route and intake.
After the exam
Candidates who pass all stages begin training specific to their entry route (basic training for soldiers, academy/commission training for officers) before being posted to a unit.
Preparation tips
Because physical fitness and measurement standards are assessed early in the process for most entry routes, building fitness well ahead of the recruitment date, alongside written-test preparation for routes that include one, is the standard approach.
What are the main entry routes into the Nepal Army?
Soldier (enlisted) entry, officer-cadet entry, and specialist technical roles, each with its own eligibility and selection process.
What does Nepal Army selection typically include?
A physical fitness and measurement test, a written examination, a medical examination, and an interview.