Part (I) General Awareness & General Ability Test

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General Knowledge

Intelligence Quotient

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Syllabus

Part I evaluates a candidate’s general knowledge, awareness of national and international affairs, and basic analytical abilities required for public service roles. This section focuses on understanding Nepal’s geography, governance, history, current affairs, and essential reasoning skills. It ensures that candidates possess the foundational awareness and cognitive competence necessary for effective decision-making and responsible public service.

Part (I) : - General Awareness & General Ability Test (50 Marks)

1. General Awareness and Contemporary Issues (25 × 1 Mark = 25 Marks)

• 1.1 Physical, Socio-Cultural, and Economic Geography and Demography of Nepal

• 1.2 Major Natural Resources of Nepal

• 1.3 Geographical Diversity, Climatic Conditions, and Livelihood & Lifestyle of People

• 1.4 Notable Events and Personalities, Social, Cultural, and Economic Conditions in Modern History of Nepal

• 1.5 Current Periodical Plan of Nepal

• 1.6 Information on Sustainable Development, Environment, Pollution, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Science, and Technology

• 1.7 Nepal's International Affairs and General Information on the UNO, SAARC & BIMSTEC

• 1.8 The Constitution of Nepal (From Part 1 to 5 and Schedules)

• 1.9 Governance System and Government (Federal, Provincial, and Local)

• 1.10 Provisions of Civil Service Act and Regulation Relating to Constitution of Civil Service, Organisational Structure, Posts of Service, Fulfillment of Vacancy, and Code of Conduct

• 1.11 Functional Scope of Public Services

• 1.12 Public Service Charter

• 1.13 Concept, Objective, and Importance of Public Policy

• 1.14 Fundamentals of Management: Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling, Coordinating, Decision Making, Motivation, and Leadership

• 1.15 Government Planning, Budgeting, and Accounting System

• 1.16 Major Events and Current Affairs of National and International Importance

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2. General Reasoning Test (25 × 1 Mark = 25 Marks)

• 2.1 Logical Reasoning (9 × 1 Mark = 9 Marks)

  • Verbal Ability

  • Alphanumeric Series

  • Reasoning Analogies

  • Classification

  • Coding-Decoding

  • Order & Ranking

  • Distance & Directions

  • Analytical and Logical Reasoning

  • Assertion and Reason

  • Statement and Conclusion

  • Input-Output

  • Venn Diagram

• 2.2 Numerical Reasoning (8 × 1 Mark = 8 Marks)

  • Arithmetic Series

  • Analogy

  • Classification

  • Arithmetical Reasoning

  • Fraction

  • Percentage

  • Ratio

  • Average

  • Profit & Loss

  • Time & Work

  • Date & Calendar

  • Data Sufficiency

  • Data Interpretation & Data Verification

• 2.3 Spatial Reasoning (8 × 1 Mark = 8 Marks)

  • Figure Series

  • Figure Analogy

  • Figure Classification

  • Figure Matrix

  • Pattern Completion

  • Embedded Images

  • Image Formation & Analysis

  • Mirror and Water Images

  • Cubes and Dices

  • Paper Folding & Cutting

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