First Paper – General Subject

Notable events and personalities, social, cultural and economic conditions in modern history of Nepal

Current periodical plan of Nepal

Sustainable development, environment, pollution, climate change, biodiversity, science & technology

Nepal's international affairs; UNO, SAARC & BIMSTEC

Governance system

Federal, Provincial and Local

Civil Service Act & Regulation

constitution, structure, vacancy, code of conduct

Functional scope of public services

Public Service Charter

Concept, objective and importance of public policy

Fundamentals of management: planning, organizing, directing, controlling, coordinating, decision making, motivation and leadership

Government planning, budgeting and accounting system

Major events and current affairs of national and international importance

Logical Reasoning

Verbal, Alphanumeric, Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Order & Ranking, Distance & Directions, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Assertion & Reason, Statement & Conclusion, Input-Output, Venn-diagram

Numerical Reasoning

Arithmetic Series, Analogy, Classification, Arithmetical Reasoning, Fraction, Percentage, Ratio, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Date & Calendar, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation & Verification

Spatial Reasoning

Figure Series, Analogy, Classification, Matrix, Pattern Completion, Embedded Images, Image Formation & Analysis, Mirror & Water Images, Cubes & Dices, Paper Folding & Cutting

Structural Engineering

Center of gravity, moment of inertia, stresses, beams, frames, indeterminate structures, plastic analysis

Engineering Survey

Principles, linear measurement, compass, plane table, levelling, contouring, theodolite, tacheometry, total station, curves, area & volume

Construction Materials

Properties, stones, ceramics, cement, metals, timber, asphalt, soil, local & modern materials

Concrete Technology

Constituents, water-cement ratio, mix design, testing, admixtures, high strength, pre-stressed concrete

Geotechnical Engineering

Soil formation, phases, water in soil, index properties, rocks, tunneling

Construction Management

Scheduling, contracts, material management, cost/quality/time control, project management, safety, monitoring

Estimating, Costing, Specification & Valuation

Types of estimates, quantity methods, rate analysis, BOQ, specifications, valuation

Engineering Drawing

Sheet composition, scales, projections, drafting tools, symbols, topographic/electrical/plumbing/structural drawings, community buildings

Engineering Economics

Benefit-cost analysis, sensitivity, IRR, time value, demand-supply, NPV, financial & economic evaluation

Professional Practices

Ethics, Nepal Engineering Council Act, client relations, public procurement, National Building Code, building bylaws