Public Service Commission (Nepal)

Public Service Commission (Nepal)
लोक सेवा आयोग
Agency overview
Headquarters Anamnagar, Kathmandu
Employees 1600
Agency executive
  • Umesh Prasad Mainali, Chairman
Parent department Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Website Official Web site

The Public Service Commission (Nepali: लोक सेवा आयोग) of Nepal was established on 15 June 1951. It is the main constitutional body involved in selecting meritorious candidates required by Government of Nepal for Civil Service Vacancy. It is regarded as one of the most credible modes of recruitment. The Constitution of Nepal 2072 has regarded the commission as an independent constitutional body.[1][2][3]

Organization Setup

The Public Service Commission is overseen by the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.<ref >"Government of Nepal (Allocation of Business) Rules, 2069 (2012)" (PDF). Nepal Law Commission. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2018. </http://www.psc.gov.np/> As per the Article 23 of the Constitution of Nepal (2072), PSC consists of an acting Chairman and several further members. These are selected by the President of Nepal on the recommendation of the constitutional council. 50% of the members of this are appointed from the civil servants who have served for 20 or more than so in the field of government sector. At present, the office consists of following members.

  • Mr.Umesh Prasad Mainali, Honourable Chairman
  • Mrs. Bindra Hada Bhattarai,Hnourable Member
  • Dr. Govinda Prasad Kusum , Honourable Member
  • Mr. Shree Purush Dhkal, Honourable Member
  • Mr. Ashok Kumar Jha, Honourable Member
  • Mr. Braham Deo Ray, Honourable MemberMr.
  • Mr. Krishna Chandra Jha, Honourable Member
  • Mr. Mahendra Prasad Guragain, Secretary

Reports

The PSC annually submits a report of its work to the President of Nepal. Further it is sent to legislative parliament for discussion. The commission submits an annual report on the work done by it to the president. The president places the report of the commission before the legislative parliament along with a memorandum with regard to the cases where the advice of the commission was not accepted and the reasons for such non-acceptance.

References

  1. ↑ "Public Service Commission ( NEPAL) official website".
  2. ↑ "PSC formulates three-year strategic plan". The Himalayan Times. 5 June 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Public Service Commission marks its 68th anniversary". The Himalayan Times. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
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