First Stage Examination Scheme Overview

What are the two phases that the examination is divided into?

The written examination will be conducted in Nepali or English.

The duration of the second phase is 2 hours.

What kind of questions will be used for the objective questions in Paper I?

What is the penalty for each wrong answer in the objective questions?

What is the minimum passing score for the written examination?

Which of these is NOT included in the General Awareness (General Awareness) section?

The public management section focuses on the importance of office management.

How many questions are in the second paper, Job-Based-Knowledge?

The exam will cover the latest legal and regulatory framework.

When does the exam curriculum take effect?

What is the minimum passing score for the second paper (Job Based - Knowledge)?

The second paper is broken down into 30 questions with 2 marks each.

Examination Scheme - First Stage

Written Examination: Total marks: 200
General Awareness & Public Management: 100 marks (40 pass marks). Objective (MCQs) format; 20 questions; 45 minutes.
Job-Based Knowledge: 100 marks (40 pass marks). Subjective format; 30 questions worth 2 marks; 12 questions short answer; 4 questions long answer; 2 hours.

Examination Scheme - Second Stage

Interview: Total marks: 30
Oral (Interview): 30 marks

Notes

The exam is divided into two stages: written and interview.
The language of the written exam will be either Nepali or English or both.
Incorrect answers in the multiple choice questions reduce marks by 20%. Marks are not deducted if no answer is given
All Multiple Choice answers must be in UPPERCASE letters (A, B, C, or D). All other answers will be rejected . Using a calculator is not permitted in the Multiple Choice section
Several subjective questions can be asked about a topic (either in the form of a long or short answer or a statement requiring elaboration or multiple short notes.)
Separate answer sheets are required for different sections of the subjective exam. The student should answer questions in the designated sections of their answer sheet.
The questions, and weighting of marks, will be according to the relevant subject.
The syllabus for the exam covers any relevant laws, acts, rules, or policies in place 3 months before the exam date. Any new or changed items are considered valid part of the exam.
Only candidates who are successful in the first stage will be eligible for the second stage.
The syllabus for this exam replaces previous syllabi of any similar civil engineeing service exams.

This quiz covers the examination scheme for the first stage of a competitive exam, detailing the written examination and interview processes. It includes information on marks distribution, subject formats, and regulations for answering questions. Prepare yourself effectively for both the written part and the interview based on these insights.