Nepal Army (NA) has officially announced 280 vacancies under “Nepal Army Service Commission Formation Order, 2079”.
If you are preparing for the army recruitment, here is the complete, simplified & beginner-friendly guide for this vacancy.
📌 Key Highlights
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Total Vacancies: 280
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Application Type: Open Competition
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Qualification: Varies by post (see below)
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Selection Type: Written exam, physical test, medical test
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Who can apply? All eligible Nepali citizens
📋 1. Posts & Number of Vacancies
Nepal Army has opened vacancies for:
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पदाधिकारी (Officer)
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जवान (Soldier)
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सीपाहि (Technical & Non-technical)
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Various technical service positions
Vacancy category includes:
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खुला (Open)
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महिला (Women Reserved)
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आदिबासी जनजाति
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मधेसी समुदाय
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दलित
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पिछडिएको जिल्ला
→ Quota distributed as per Provision 2079.
📝 2. Minimum Qualifications
For Officer Cadet (पदाधिकारी)
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Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
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Age: 18–25 years
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Height: 5’3” (male), 5’ (female)
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Vision, physical & medical standards compulsory
For Soldier / Sainik / Jawan
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Minimum: Class 8–SEE pass (post-wise)
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Age: 18–22 years (general)
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Height: 5’2” (male), 5’ (female)
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Good physical fitness
For Technical Posts
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Technical degree/diploma according to field
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Age: Up to 26 or 28 (depending on post)
🧪 3. Selection Process
Nepal Army recruits through a complete physical and written selection cycle:
1️⃣ Document Screening
Checking education, citizenship, age & physical standards.
2️⃣ Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
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Running test
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Push-ups
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Long jump
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Sit-ups
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Balance test
3️⃣ Written Examination
Conducted as per syllabus based on post:
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Aptitude
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General knowledge
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Math
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English/Nepali
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Technical subjects (for technical posts)
4️⃣ Medical Examination
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Eye test
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Hearing test
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Overall health fitness check
5️⃣ Final Merit List
Based on total score in physical, written & medical.
🗓 4. Important Dates
Vacancy published on: 2082/05/25
Application window: As per notice (usually 30 days)
Keep checking official portal for updates.
🧾 5. How to Apply (Simple Guide)
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Visit Nepal Army official site
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Go to Career / Vacancy section
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Download form or apply online
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Fill in details carefully
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Attach required documents
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Submit to the concerned recruitment center
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Keep your admit card safe
📍 Locations (Recruitment Centers)
Applications are accepted from all Rana Dal Gan and Military Headquarters across Nepal.
ℹ️ Official Note
This vacancy has been published according to the “Nepal Army Service Commission Formation Order, 2079”.
All recruitment processes will be handled by the Nepal Army Service Commission.
🙌 Final Suggestion
If you are preparing for Nepal Army recruitment, start physical training early and prepare basic written syllabus from:
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GK
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Math & reasoning
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Nepali & English
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Army-related general knowledge