# Part (I) General Awareness & General Ability Test

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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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