Lok Sewa Computer Engineer 2083/84: 67 Seats, Eligibility, Exam Dates and How to Apply
Lok Sewa Computer Engineer 2083/84: 67 Seats, Eligibility, Exam Dates and How to Apply
The Public Service Commission (PSC) of Nepal has announced 67 Computer Engineer vacancies and 7 Computer Officer vacancies under the open competitive recruitment notice No. 789/083-84 for fiscal year 2083/84. These are Gazetted Third Class positions under the Miscellaneous Service (विविध).
If you are a Computer Engineering, Electronics, or Computer Science graduate looking for a government IT job in Nepal, this is one of the biggest recruitment rounds of the year. Here’s everything you need to know.
Vacancy breakdown
Computer Engineer (कम्प्युटर इञ्जिनियर) — 67 seats
Category | Advertisement No. | Seats |
|---|---|---|
Open (खुला) | 17325 | 37 |
Women (महिला) | 17326 | 10 |
Indigenous/Janajati (आ.ज.) | 17327 | 8 |
Madhesi (मधेशी) | 17328 | 7 |
Dalit (दलित) | 17329 | 3 |
Disability (अपाङ्ग) | 17330 | 1 |
Backward Area (पिछडिएको क्षेत्र) | 17331 | 1 |
Total | 67 |
Computer Officer (कम्प्युटर अधिकृत) — 7 seats
Category | Advertisement No. | Seats |
|---|---|---|
Open (खुला) | 17320 | 3 |
Women (महिला) | 17321 | 1 |
Indigenous/Janajati (आ.ज.) | 17322 | 1 |
Madhesi (मधेशी) | 17323 | 1 |
Dalit (दलित) | 17324 | 1 |
Total | 7 |
Important: These are separate advertisement categories, not 67 open-category seats. If you qualify for only the open category, you compete for 37 seats (Computer Engineer) or 3 seats (Computer Officer).
Eligibility: Can you apply?
Computer Engineer qualification
The advertisement specifies the following accepted degrees for Computer Engineer:
Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering
Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor’s in Electronic and Communication Engineering
Important: Software Engineering is not explicitly listed. If you have a Software Engineering degree, you may need to obtain formal academic equivalence before applying.
Computer Officer qualification
The advertisement specifies the following qualification routes for Computer Officer:
Route | Required qualification |
|---|---|
1 | Bachelor’s in Computer Science |
2 | Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering |
3 | Three-year bachelor’s degree with Computer Science as a major subject |
4 | Bachelor’s in Physical Science plus at least 9 months of diploma training in System Analysis, Design and Software Development from an approved institution . |
Important: Software Engineering is not explicitly listed here either.
Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) registration
The PDF mentions a provision requiring NEC registration for candidates applying under the Nepal Engineering Service (नेपाल इञ्जिनियरिङ सेवा). However, both Computer Engineer and Computer Officer positions are listed under Miscellaneous Service (विविध), not Nepal Engineering Service.
Therefore, NEC registration is not automatically required for these two particular advertisements. Your main hurdle is the prescribed academic qualification, not NEC registration.
Application details
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Notice number | 789/083-84 |
Service | Miscellaneous (विविध) |
Level | Gazetted Third Class (राजपत्राङ्कित तृतीय श्रेणी) |
Application portal | PSC Online — |
Application deadline | 2083/08/15 |
Double-fee deadline | 2083/08/22 |
Fee | NPR 1,200 per advertisement |
Additional inclusive-category fee | NPR 400 per additional category |
How to apply
Go to
psconline1.psc.gov.npCreate or log in to your account
Select the relevant advertisement number (17325 for Computer Engineer open, etc.)
Fill in all required details
Upload required documents (educational certificates, citizenship, etc.)
Pay the fee online or via bank voucher
Submit before the deadline
Examination schedule
Position | First Paper | Second Paper |
|---|---|---|
Computer Officer | 2083/12/01 | 2083/12/02 PSC-COMPUTER-SEATS.pdf |
Computer Engineer | 2083/12/03 | 2083/12/04 PSC-COMPUTER-SEATS.pdf |
Exam time: 2:00 PM for both papers.
Age limit
Minimum age: 21 years
General maximum age: 35 years
Women and candidates with disabilities: 40 years
Age calculated as of 2083/08/15.
Selection process
The notice describes the selection process as potentially involving:
Written examination
Information Technology skills test
Practical examination
Group test
Interview
The applicable examination components depend on the prescribed syllabus, which can be downloaded from the PSC website.
What if you have a Software Engineering degree?
If you have a Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, you are not automatically eligible for either Computer Engineer or Computer Officer under this advertisement, since Software Engineering is not listed among the accepted qualifications.
Your options
Obtain formal academic equivalence — If your university or an authorised equivalence authority can establish that your degree is equivalent to one of the listed qualifications, ask PSC whether that equivalence will be accepted for the specific post. Do this before paying the application fee.
Look for other IT vacancies — PSC, NTA, Nepal Telecom, NRB, and NEA regularly advertise IT positions with different qualification requirements.
Prepare for future vacancies — Keep monitoring PSC and other government bodies for IT positions that match your degree.
Other IT-related opportunities in this PDF
Position | Relevance to Software Engineering |
|---|---|
Computer Officer | Directly IT-related, but degree requirements are specific |
Computer Engineer | Directly IT-related, but degree requirements are specific |
Statistics Officer | Data/statistics-related; requires a relevant master’s degree |
Electronic Engineer | Hardware/electronics-related; requires a specified engineering degree |
Electronic and Telecommunication Engineer | Communication engineering-related; requires specified qualifications |
The PDF does not advertise separate Software Developer, Database Administrator, Network Administrator, or IT Officer positions under these names.
Where to look for future IT government vacancies
Even if these two particular qualifications don’t match your degree, don’t restrict your Lok Sewa preparation to Computer Engineer. Monitor these institutions:
Public Service Commission Nepal — Federal and provincial computer, IT and administrative recruitment.psc.gov
Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) — Telecommunications, information systems and technical positions.
Nepal Telecom — Software, network, IT and engineering recruitment.
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) — IT, computer, database, cybersecurity and technology-related vacancies.
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) — IT systems, software, network and technical recruitment.
Each institution has its own recruitment rules and qualification criteria. These are potential places to monitor, not confirmed current vacancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Computer Engineer seats are there in Lok Sewa 2083/84?
There are 67 Computer Engineer seats total: 37 open, 10 women, 8 Janajati, 7 Madhesi, 3 Dalit, 1 disability, and 1 backward area.
Can Software Engineering graduates apply for Computer Engineer?
Not automatically. Software Engineering is not listed among the accepted qualifications for Computer Engineer. You may need formal academic equivalence.
Can Software Engineering graduates apply for Computer Officer?
Not automatically. Software Engineering is not explicitly listed among the accepted qualifications for Computer Officer either.
Do I need NEC registration for these posts?
No. Both Computer Engineer and Computer Officer are under Miscellaneous Service, not Nepal Engineering Service, so the NEC registration provision does not automatically apply.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2083/08/15, with a double-fee deadline of 2083/08/22.
How much is the application fee?
NPR 1,200 per advertisement, plus NPR 400 for each additional inclusive category.
When are the exams?
Computer Officer exams are on 2083/12/01–02, and Computer Engineer exams are on 2083/12/03–04.
What is the age limit?
21–35 years for general candidates, 40 years for women and candidates with disabilities, calculated as of 2083/08/15.
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