Nayab Subba Examination Overview
For Nepali students seeking a government career, the Nayab Subba (राजपत्र अनंकित प्रथम श्रेणी) position is an important Lok Sewa Aayog opportunity. This guide explains the examination structure, paper-wise syllabus, marks, tentative 2083/84 schedule, official PDF resources and practical preparation approach.
Previous session: For the earlier guide, see Nayab Subba Syllabus 2082/83. This page is the dedicated 2083/84 resource.
Nayab Subba Examination Structure 2083/84
The examination is organized into three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Final Stage Examination.
| Stage | Examination | Type | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Preliminary Exam | Objective (MCQ) | 100 |
| Stage II | Main Written Exam | Subjective / Written | 200 |
| Stage III | Final Stage Exam | Computer Skills Test & Interview | 40 |
Stage I: Preliminary Examination — First Paper
The First Paper is a compulsory screening examination covering General Knowledge and General Mental Ability / IQ.
| Particular | First Paper |
|---|---|
| Subject | Administrative Aptitude Test |
| Full Marks | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 45 |
| Examination System | Objective: Multiple-Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 50 |
| Duration | 45 minutes |
First Paper Question Distribution
- General Knowledge (GK): 30 questions, 2 marks each.
- General Mental Ability Test (IQ): 20 questions, 2 marks each.
- Negative marking: The supplied syllabus states 20% negative marking for each incorrect answer.
Stage II: Main Written Examination — Second & Third Papers
The Main Written Examination consists of two papers. The Second Paper is common, while the Third Paper is related to the relevant service group.
| Particular | Second Paper | Third Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Contemporary Studies & Public Service Management | Service-Group Related Subject |
| Full Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 40 | 40 |
| Exam Type | Written Exam | Written Exam |
| Duration | 2.5 Hours | 2.5 Hours |
Second Paper
The supplied syllabus describes the Second Paper as covering Nepal's geographical, social and economic conditions, constitutional provisions and government systems, and public-service practices and management.
Third Paper
The Third Paper is service-group specific, such as Administration, Accounts, Revenue, Nepal Foreign Service / MOFA or another applicable group.
Stage III: Final Stage Examination
Candidates who qualify through the written examination proceed to the final-stage assessment.
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Computer Skills Test | 10 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 40 |
Nayab Subba Vacancy & Exam Dates 2083/84
The Public Service Commission has published the 2083/084 annual recruitment calendar. For non-technical Nayab Subba, the schedule is reported as follows:
| Event | 2083/84 Schedule |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Announcement | Last Wednesday of Mangsir |
| First Stage / Preliminary Examination | Magh |
| First Stage Result | Magh / Falgun |
| Second Stage / Main Written Examination | Falgun / Chaitra |
| Written Examination Result | Baisakh / Jestha |
| Interview & Recommendation | Jestha / Asar |
How to Prepare for Nayab Subba 2083/84
A strong preparation plan should cover the screening paper while building a parallel foundation for the written papers.
| Preparation Area | Recommended Focus |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge | Nepal, world affairs, history, geography, science and technology, constitution and current affairs. |
| IQ / Mental Ability | Series, analogy, classification, coding, direction, arithmetic reasoning and timed practice. |
| Second Paper | Contemporary studies, Nepal's social/economic/geographical conditions, constitutional provisions and public-service management. |
| Third Paper | Service-group syllabus, previous questions, topic-wise notes and written-answer practice. |
| Mock Tests | Timed practice, error analysis, revision cycles and full-length simulations. |
Suggested preparation sequence
- Understand the complete syllabus and marks distribution.
- Build GK and IQ fundamentals for the First Paper.
- Start Second and Third Paper preparation early.
- Use previous-year questions to identify repeated concepts.
- Take timed mock tests and maintain an error/revision notebook.
- Before the exam, verify the latest PSC notice and centre information.
Suggested Nayab Subba Courses for 2083/84
Edusoft Academy currently lists dedicated 2083 Nayab Subba courses for General Administration, MOFA and written-paper preparation. The catalogue may change as batches open or close.
2083 NaSu Full Course — Administration | Nepali Medium
Full-course preparation for the Nayab Subba General Administration track in Nepali Medium.
View Course ↗2083 NaSu Full Course — Administration | English Medium
General Administration full-course preparation for the 2083 batch in English Medium.
View Course ↗2083 NaSu Full Course — MOFA | English Language & Diplomacy
Preparation resources for candidates targeting the Nepal Foreign Service / MOFA track.
View Course ↗2083 NaSu Written Paper — Administration | English Medium
Focused written-paper preparation for Second and Third Paper coverage.
View Course ↗Download Official Nayab Subba Syllabus PDF
The syllabus documents below are the PDF resources already used in the supplied Nayab Subba page. Compare them with the latest official PSC syllabus or notice before preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions — Nayab Subba 2083/84
The examination is structured around a Preliminary / First Paper, Main Written Examination covering Second and Third Papers, and a Final Stage involving a Computer Skills Test and Interview.
There are three main stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Final Stage Examination.
The First Paper carries 100 marks, with 45 marks listed as the pass mark in the supplied syllabus content.
The supplied syllabus lists 50 objective questions: 30 General Knowledge and 20 General Mental Ability / IQ questions.
Yes. The supplied syllabus states 20% negative marking for each incorrect answer.
The Second Paper covers Contemporary Studies and Public Service Management, while the Third Paper covers the applicable service-group related subject. Each paper is listed as 100 marks.
The Final Stage consists of a Computer Skills Test carrying 10 marks and an Interview carrying 30 marks, for a total of 40 marks.
The 2083/84 annual calendar places the vacancy announcement on the last Wednesday of Mangsir. Confirm the final advertisement directly with Lok Sewa Aayog.
The annual schedule places the First Stage / Preliminary Examination in Magh, with the first-stage result in Magh/Falgun. Check the official PSC notice for the actual date.
The First Paper and Written Paper PDF resources are embedded in this page under the PDF section. Compare them with the latest official PSC syllabus before beginning preparation.
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