Secretary promotions stalled for seven months
Summary
The Nepal government has halted promotions to the secretary rank for seven months amidst a broader civil service restructuring and ministry reductions, leading to multiple senior vacancies and career progression disruptions.
Key Points
- The government has not promoted any officials to the rank of secretary since last December due to ongoing civil service restructuring.
- Ten out of 70 secretary-level posts are currently vacant, with more vacancies expected due to upcoming retirements.
- The government reduced the number of federal ministries to 18, affecting the allocation of secretary-level positions.
- Promotions are delayed as the government reviews organizational structures and staffing plans before filling vacancies.
