Priorities

Below is a clear, exam-oriented PRIORITY RANKING of Lok Sewa organizations for Computer Engineering / IT in Nepal, based on:

• Career growth

• Technical exposure (systems, ERP, backend, infra)

• Pay & benefits

• Work stability

• Exam frequency & competition balance

Your original list is ranked first where applicable.

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🥇 TIER-1 (Highest Priority – “Must Target”)

Best combination of salary + technical work + long-term career value

1. NRB – Nepal Rastra Bank ✅

   • Core banking systems, ERP, security, data

   • Highest pay among govt IT roles

   • Very competitive, but worth full focus

2. NEA – Nepal Electricity Authority ✅

   • Large-scale systems, billing, SCADA IT

   • Strong technical learning + stability

3. NTC – Nepal Telecom ✅

   • Networking, telecom systems, infra-heavy IT

   • Good allowances & promotions

4. CAAN – Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal ✅

   • Mission-critical systems (aviation, radar IT)

   • Fewer posts → high quality roles

5. IT (MoCIT / DoIT) ✅

   • National IT policy, e-gov platforms

   • High impact + exposure to digital governance

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🥈 TIER-2 (Very Good – “Strong Backup Targets”)

Slightly lower pay or slower growth, but solid careers

1. Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB)

2. Agricultural Development Bank (ADBL)

3. Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA)

4. Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) ✅

5. Employees Provident Fund (EPF)

6. Citizen Investment Trust (CIT)

7. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

• Mostly ERP, MIS, financial systems

• Good work–life balance

• Moderate competition

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🥉 TIER-3 (Stable – “Safety Net”)

Less cutting-edge tech, but secure government jobs

1. Constitutional Bodies

• CIAA

• Election Commission

• Office of Auditor General

• National Planning Commission

1. Central Govt Departments

• National ID & Civil Registration

• Passports Department

• Immigration

• Inland Revenue / Customs

1. Security Forces (IT Cadre)

• Nepal Army

• Nepal Police

• Armed Police Force

• Mostly systems maintenance & admin IT

• Strong job security

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🟦 TIER-4 (Low Competition – “Entry / Experience Focused”)

Best for first government entry or parallel attempts

1. Provincial Public Service Commissions (All Provinces)

2. Local Governments

• Metropolitan / Municipal IT Officers

1. Universities & Education Bodies

• TU, KU, NOU, CTEVT

• Easier exams

• Slower promotions

• Good stepping stone

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🎯 QUICK STRATEGY (Recommended)

If you’re serious about Lok Sewa:

Primary Focus (80%)

• NRB

• NEA

• NTC

• CAAN

• MoCIT / DoIT

Secondary Focus (15%)

• RBB / ADBL

• NTA / EPF

Safety Attempts (5%)

• Province & Local Level IT