Kharidar Exam Guide
General Knowledge (30 q × 2 marks) + Office Skills IQ (20 q × 2 marks)
Stage I · 50 MCQ · 45 minSelection process
Three stages decide your final rank — here's exactly what each one involves.
Stage 1 · Preliminary (MCQ)
50 MCQ · 45 min · 100 marks
Stage 2 · Written
2 papers · 200 marks
Stage 3 · Final
2 items · 40 marks
Total marks across all stages
340
Merit list rule
Qualifying only — First Stage marks are not added to the final ranking
First Stage: Preliminary MCQ
The real Lok Sewa first-stage (objective) format for this position.
Topics covered: Geography, History, Science, Constitution, and Basic Office Skills Test
50
Questions
45
Minutes
2
Marks / question
20%
Negative marking
45/100
Pass marks
Second Stage: Written papers
Subjective papers taken after clearing the preliminary. PSC Guru's mock exams cover the MCQ stage — these need dedicated written practice.
Second Paper: Office Management
Office Procedures, Registration, Filing, Communication, Accounts, and Records
Subjective: 12 Short Questions (5 Marks) + 4 Long Questions (10 Marks)
Third Paper: Job Knowledge Related
Service specific topics based on administration, revenue, or accounting codes
Subjective: Mixture of Short and Long Analytical Questions
Final Stage: Skill test & interview
What happens after you clear the written exam.
Computer Skill Test
Practical testing on Devanagari/English typing and basic Windows ecosystem
Oral Interview
Personal evaluation by the public service board panel
Exam-wide rules
Negative Marking: 20% negative marking is applied for each incorrect answer in the First Stage Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
No Penalty: No marks are added or deducted for unattempted objective questions.
Calculators: Standard, scientific, or programmable calculators are strictly prohibited during the Objective/MCQ phase.
Merit List Integration: For Nayab Subba and Section Officer, 50% of the marks obtained in the First Stage are added to the Second Stage score.
Kharidar Pass Criteria: For Kharidar, the First Stage is strictly screening/qualifying; marks are not aggregated into the final ranking list.
Subjective Standard: A minimum of 40% is mandatory to pass each individual subjective paper in the Main Written Examination.
First Stage subjects
Every First Stage subject in the syllabus, broken down by weight.
Geography
Solar system, world & Nepal geography, natural resources
History
World history, Kiranti–Lichhavi–Malla, modern Nepal
Society & Economy
Culture, ethnicity, GDP, trade, tourism, development
Science & Tech
General science, technology developments
Current Affairs
National & international recent events
Office Skills / IQ
Pattern, analogy, classification, filing, reasoning
How you'll practice
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Practice Mode
Browse and answer questions freely. Great for first-time learners or casual revision.
First Paper Challenge
Simulate the real Loksewa Paper I. Covers Constitution, Governance, Management & General Ability.
Gorkhapatra Wednesday Special
The most essential practice set derived directly from Gorkhapatra’s weekly Loksewa supplement.
Daily Quiz
A fresh set of 10 curated questions every day. Complete it to keep your streak alive.
Subject Drill
Laser-focus on one subject until you master it. Choose from Geography, Constitution, Math, IQ, and more.
Speed Round
Race against the clock. You get 30 seconds per question — train your instinct under exam pressure.
Weak Areas
We analyse your answers and build a focused set from the topics where you drop marks most.
Frequently asked questions
How many stages are in the Kharidar exam?
The Kharidar selection process has three stages: a First Stage preliminary MCQ exam, a Second Stage written exam with 2 subjective papers, and a Final Stage with skill tests and an interview. Total marks across all stages: 340.
How many questions are in the Kharidar First Stage exam?
The Kharidar First Stage (preliminary) has 50 MCQ questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 45 minutes.
Is there negative marking in the Kharidar exam?
Yes — 20% of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong attempted answer in the First Stage MCQs. Unattempted questions have no penalty.
What is the passing mark for Kharidar?
You need 45 out of 100 marks to pass the Kharidar First Stage. Each Second Stage written paper requires a minimum of 40% to pass.
Does the Kharidar First Stage score count toward the final merit list?
Qualifying only — First Stage marks are not added to the final ranking
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