Jobs in the government and public sector are among the most in-demand in Nepal. Every year, thousands of young people compete in a stringent examination process run by Lok Sewa Aayog (PSC-Public Service Commission) to secure government jobs.

The Public Service Commission conducts examinations for selection of candidates as per the Public Service Commission (Procedure) Act, 2066 B.S. using one or more methods of selection as follows: Open competitive written examination, Open competitive practical examination, Interview and, any other methods adopted by the Commission. This article provides comprehensive information on the salaries and benefits of government officials in Nepal at various levels.

On 15 Jestha 2081, the government approved a budget of Rs. 18 Kharba 60 Arba 30 Crores for fiscal year 2081/82, with Finance Minister Barshaman Pun in charge of the allocation process. The government has not increased employee salaries, allowances, or other benefits for the fiscal year 2081-82. During joint session of the Federal Parliament, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun did not mention any increases in employee salaries, allowances, or other benefits while presenting the budget for the fiscal year 2081–82.It is worth noting that there was no increase in employee salaries, allowances, or other benefits during the previous fiscal year.

The last time the government revised employee salary scales was FY 2079/80 when it presented the budget for fiscal year 2079-80. Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada presented the budget for fiscal year 2079/80 to parliament, increasing the salaries of government officials by 15%. The Council of Ministers approved a new salary scale and grade for all levels of civil servants, including the Nepali Army, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Health Service, Parliament Service, and public school teachers, effective from 1 Shrawan 2079.  The increase in salary was made to boost civil servant morale and strengthen their professional integrity, resulting in better public service delivery.

Following the pay increase for government officials, the same salary scale that became effective in Shawan 2079 will be implemented in fiscal year 2081/82.

SALARY SCALE:
click [ HERE ] to view salary and benefits details (FY 2081-82) of Government Officials
(Chief Secretary, Secretary , Joint Secretary,Deputy Secretary,  Section Officer, Nayab Subba, Kharidar and other various positions) of Nepal.