Kharidar Syllabus Sudurpaschim Pradesh Loksewa Aayog exam for Assistant 4th Level
Examination for Open Competitive Written Exam for Assistant Level Fourth Tier Positions in Province and Local Level
Kharidar Syllabus Paper 1: General Knowledge & Basic Office Skills Test
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Source: psc.sudurpashchim.gov.np
- Part (A): General Knowledge (60 Marks)
- 30 Questions × 2 Marks = 60 Marks
- Covers topics like Nepal’s physical structure, history, social/cultural/economic aspects, governance, science & technology, population & environment, and international relations with current affairs.
- Part (B): Basic Office Skills Test (40 Marks)
- 10 different skill tests (4 marks each)
- Examples of skills tested: verification, completion, classification, analogy, filing aptitude, following instructions, numerical reasoning, coding & matching, analytical reasoning, and direction & distance sense.
Kharidar Syllabus Paper 2: Office Management
- Part (A): (40 Marks)
- 4 Questions × 5 Marks = 20 Marks
- 2 Questions × 10 Marks = 20 Marks
- Topics include:
- Office and Staff: Introduction, importance, types, duties of assistant staff, office resources, and the importance of communication in an office (methods & resources).
- Office Procedures: covers correspondence (introduction, purpose, types of letters, inquiry & routine correspondence, data entry & filing, circulars & directives), report writing & report preparation techniques, and record management (introduction, purpose, types, importance, filing, indexing).
- Meeting Management and Minute Taking
- Public Relations and Information Management in Government
- Part (B): (30 Marks)
- 2 Questions × 5 Marks = 10 Marks
- 2 Questions × 10 Marks = 20 Marks
- Topics include:
- Vigilance and Civic Awareness: covers Nepal’s constitution (fundamental rights & duties, state’s sovereignty, citizenship & property), introduction and functions of international organizations (UN and its agencies), functions of key government bodies, and environmental awareness (sustainable development, respect for human dignity, environmental conservation & protection, positive thinking for development).
- Part (C): (30 Marks)
- 6 Questions × 5 Marks = 30 Marks
- Topics include:
- Elementary Mathematics: covers fundamental arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, profit/loss/discount, tax/commission/depreciation, simple & compound interest, averages, household arithmetic (calculating bills, currency conversion), and mensuration (length, breadth, perimeter, area, and volume).
Kharidar Syllabus Paper 3: Job Knowledge Related
- Part (A): (35 Marks)
- 3 Questions × 5 Marks = 15 Marks
- 2 Questions × 10 Marks = 20 Marks
- Topics include:
- Administration of Civil Service: covers organization and management in Forest Service Act and Rules (structure, positions, appointments & transfers, staff responsibilities, duties, promotion, disciplinary actions & rewards, management of staff conduct and discipline).
- Principles and importance of public service delivery and service delivery channels.
- Public Charter: importance and requirements.
- Relevant sections from various acts like Administration (Organization and Operation) Act, Right to Information Act, Corruption Prevention Act, Local Government Operation Act.
- Introduction to E-Governance System.
- Importance and uses of Information and Communication Technology in Administration.
- Relevant sections from acts in the federal system (Administration Act, Forest Service Act, Local Governance Act).
- Overview of implementation, goals, objectives, and monitoring of local development plans.
- Part (B): (35 Marks)
- 3 Questions × 5 Marks = 15 Marks
- 2 Questions × 10 Marks = 20 Marks
- Topics include:
- Accounting System and Financial Administration: covers introduction to accounting and accounting system (objectives and features), budget estimation and approval process, ministry-level budget information system (LMBIS).
- Chart of Accounts, Treasury Single Account (TSA), Revenue Management Information System (RMIS), Computerized Government Accounting System (CGAS), routine accounts.
- Overview of government expenditure, bank reconciliation, budget account, monthly accounts, cash flow statement, bank account reconciliation, and expenditure and revenue management information.
- General information on the implementation of Financial Management Act, 2076 (internal control and audit, financial management, revenue administration, disbursement and receipt management, audit, review and tribunal).
- Part (C): (30 Marks)
- 2 Questions × 5 Marks = 10 Marks
- 2 Questions × 10 Marks = 20 Marks
- Topics include:
- Legal and Judicial Knowledge: covers introduction to law, its importance, and legal sources.
- Acts, regulations, directives, orders, and gazette (general introduction).
- Levels of court, jurisdiction, and local dispute resolution.
- Rights, obligations, limits, and deadlines.
- Legal drafting, petition writing.
- Judicial timeliness.
- Filing, prosecution, court appearance, bail application, and initiating complaints.
- Legal aid for victims.
- Summary settlement and negotiation, characteristics of summary settlement in criminal cases.
- Summary settlement and duties of judicial officers in summary settlement.
Important Note:
- The syllabus mentions “Job Knowledge Related” for the third paper. Specific knowledge requirements may vary depending on the advertised position. It is recommended to consult the official vacancy announcement for detailed information.