How to apply for a Lok Sewa (Public Service Commission) exam
लोक सेवा आयोगमा अनलाइन आवेदन कसरी दिने
Create an account on the Public Service Commission's online application site, fill in your profile once, then apply for each advertised post before its deadline and pay the fee online.
- Cost
- Set per post
- Each advertisement lists its fee. Applying for more than one group or subject costs extra.
- How long
- Around 3 weeks to apply
- Advertisements usually stay open for about 21 days.
- Where
- Public Service Commission
- Last checked
- 8 Oct 2026
- Awaiting official confirmation
What it is
The Public Service Commission (लोक सेवा आयोग) recruits for the federal civil service through written exams and interviews. Applications are made online, and the same account is used for every application.
Exam syllabuses are published on psc.gov.np for each service and level. Read the syllabus for your post before you start studying.
Who needs it
- Anyone applying for a civil service job with the federal government, security forces or other bodies that recruit through the Public Service Commission.
- Provincial civil service applicants use their own province's Public Service Commission.
What you need
- Official
Citizenship certificate (scanned)
- Official
Academic certificates and transcripts for the qualification the post requires (scanned)
- Official
A recent photo and your signature (scanned)
- Official
The application fee, paid online
- Official
Equivalence certificate for degrees from foreign universities
How it works
- 1
Create your account
Register on the Public Service Commission's online application site with your email and mobile number.
- 2
Complete your profile
Fill in personal, education and experience details and upload your documents. You only do this once.
- 3
Find the advertisement
Check psc.gov.np for vacancies. Each advertisement lists the qualifications, number of posts and deadline.
- 4
Apply and pay
Select the post, choose your exam centre and pay the fee online before the deadline.
- 5
Download your admit card
Admit cards are released before the exam on the same site.
Where to go
Public Service Commission
Applications are online
psc.gov.np
Cost and time
- Official fee
- Set per post
- Each advertisement lists its fee. Applying for more than one group or subject costs extra.
- Processing time
- Around 3 weeks to apply
- Advertisements usually stay open for about 21 days.
Common problems
My degree is from a foreign university.
You need an equivalence certificate from Tribhuvan University or the relevant university before applying.
I made a mistake in my profile.
Fix it before applying. Details in a submitted application are hard to change.
Real experiences
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Written from the sources above and last checked on 8 Oct 2026. Some details aren't confirmed against an official page yet, so check fees and documents with the office before you go.
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