Overview
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC), Shikshak Sewa Aayog, is Nepal's body responsible for recruiting teachers into community (public) schools, running competitive examinations for permanent and temporary teaching positions across school levels (basic and secondary) and subjects.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Nepali citizens, hold the teaching qualification and license (teacher's professional certification) required for the level and subject applied for, and meet the age range set out in the specific vacancy announcement published by the TSC.
Exam pattern
The examination generally has stages similar to other Nepali public service exams: a written examination (covering general subjects and subject-specific/pedagogical content relevant to the level and subject applied for), and an interview and/or teaching demonstration for candidates who pass the written stage.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the TSC's official portal, within the window stated in the specific vacancy announcement, specifying the school level, subject and category (permanent, temporary, or relief) applied for.
After the exam
Candidates who pass all stages are appointed to a teaching position in a community school, subject to the terms (permanent, temporary or relief) of that specific recruitment round.
Preparation tips
Because content is tied to the specific subject and school level applied for, reviewing the TSC's published syllabus and past papers for that specific subject and level, rather than generic preparation, is the standard approach.
What body recruits public school teachers in Nepal?
The Teacher Service Commission (TSC, Shikshak Sewa Aayog).
Is a teaching licence required before applying through the TSC?
Yes, applicants need the teaching qualification and license required for the specific level and subject applied for.