Govt waiting for PSC's inputs on draft bill relating to federal civil service
Summary
The government is waiting for the Public Service Commission’s recommendations on a draft bill to revamp Nepal’s federal civil service, including rules on structure, recruitment, transfer, promotion and retirement age. The proposed law aims to make the civil administration more systematic, accountable and competent.
Key Points
- The government has sent the draft federal civil service bill to the Public Service Commission after receiving suggestions from the Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
- The proposed bill would revise civil service structures, operations, career development, transfers, promotions and retirement provisions.
- A one-off retirement scheme is proposed for employees completing 30 years of service or reaching 55 years of age, while others would retire at 60.
- Officials say the new law is needed to resolve long-standing problems in managing employees across federal, provincial and local levels.
