PSC Publishes Pre-Qualification (Pretest) Exam Notice for Organized Institutions: Assistant Level 1st & 2nd Class Posts

The Public Service Commission has published a fresh Pre-Qualification (पूर्व योग्यता exam notice for Organized Institution's non-technical Assistant Level posts. Here's the full notice explained simply, plus how to actually prepare for it.

Quick Answer

On 2083/04/06, PSC's Information and Publication Section published a Pre-Qualification (पूर्व योग्यता) exam notice for Organized Institution's non-technical Assistant Level First Class (Level 5-equivalent, Nayab Subba or equivalent) and Second Class (Level 4-equivalent, Kharidar or equivalent) posts. This is a pretest — a screening exam under Rule 23Ga of the Public Service Commission Regulation, 2067 (as amended) — meaning your score here doesn't count toward a final result; it simply qualifies you to sit the actual written exam at an organized institution (like a public bank or insurance company) later. The application deadline is 2083/04/26, and the pretest exams are scheduled for Ashoj 3 and 4, 2083.

What This Notice Actually Covers

Advertisement No.	Post / Service / Group	Pretest Date & Time
101/053-84	Assistant Level First Class, Nayab Subba or equivalent — Level 5 or equivalent	Ashoj 3, 2083, 1:00 PM
102/053-84	Assistant Level Second Class, Kharidar or equivalent — Level 4 or equivalent	Ashoj 4, 2083, 1:00 PM

Both are objective (MCQ) written pretests, run separately by level on separate dates.

Minimum Eligibility (पूर्व योग्यता)

For Assistant Level First Class (Level 5 / Nayab Subba-equivalent): Candidates must meet the qualification under Rule 23Ga(10) of the PSC Regulation, 2067 (as amended) — generally a First Class / Division certificate-level education or equivalent.
For Assistant Level Second Class (Level 4 / Kharidar-equivalent): Candidates must meet the qualification under Rule 23Ga(1) — a First Class / Division certificate-level education, or SLC/SEE or equivalent.

Important grading note: for candidates under the grading system (SLC/SEE or equivalent), a GPA of 2.0 or above is considered to meet this minimum qualification requirement.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not older than 40 years to apply. Applications from candidates outside this age range will not be accepted.

Exam Centres

The pretest will be conducted at district-level offices in: Ilam, Dhankuta, Khotang, Jaleshwar, Hetauda, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Baglung, Dullu, Dailekh, Jumla, Dipayal, and Morang.

Application Fees

First Class (Level 5-equivalent) posts: Rs. 300
Second Class (Level 4-equivalent) posts: Rs. 200

Key Dates to Remember

Notice publication date: 2083/04/06
Application deadline: 2083/04/25
Pretest date — Assistant Level First Class: Ashoj 3, 2083, 1:00 PM
Pretest date — Assistant Level Second Class: Ashoj 4, 2083, 1:00 PM

Always double-check these exact dates and any updates directly on PSC's official website, since notices can occasionally be revised.

Why This "Pretest" Stage Exists

If you're new to Loksewa preparation, this two-step system can be confusing. Here's the simple version: for non-gazetted posts at organized institutions (public banks, insurance companies, and similar government-linked bodies), PSC first runs a pretest to screen down a large pool of applicants to a manageable number, since a single vacancy can attract thousands of applications. Only those who clear the pretest move on to the actual, subject-specific written exam at the relevant institution. We covered this system in full detail in our Loksewa Pretest Exam for Level 4, 5 & 6 guide, which explains the exam structure, negative marking, and certificate validity in more depth — worth reading alongside this specific notice.

How to Prepare for This Pretest

Confirm your exact eligibility first. Check your educational certificate level and GPA (if applicable) against the specific rule reference (23Ga(1) or 23Ga(10)) before applying.
Apply well before the deadline. With the application window closing 2083/04/25, don't wait until the last few days — technical issues with online submission are common near deadlines.
Focus on core pretest subjects. Pretests for organized institutions typically emphasize General Knowledge, current affairs, basic reasoning, and general language ability — prioritize these over deep subject-specific study at this stage.
Remember this is objective (MCQ) only. Practice with timed multiple-choice sets rather than long-form writing practice, since that's a different skill you'll need later at the main written exam stage.
Choose your nearest exam centre carefully, and plan your travel and arrival well in advance of your scheduled date and time.

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Final Thought

This notice is a clear, time-sensitive opportunity if you meet the eligibility for either Assistant Level First Class or Second Class posts at organized institutions. Don't underestimate the pretest stage just because its marks don't carry forward — it's the actual gate you need to pass before you ever reach the exam that decides your job. Confirm your eligibility, apply before 2083/04/25, and start your focused pretest revision now.