Civil Service Bill registered in Parliament
Summary
The government has registered a bill in Parliament to replace Nepal’s class-based civil service with a level-based system, tighten political neutrality rules and introduce new retirement, quota and performance provisions. The proposal also includes special clusters for technical services, insurance benefits and a cooling-off period for senior officials.
Key Points
- The government registered the Bill to Amend and Integrate Laws Relating to the Federal Civil Service, 2083, at the Federal Parliament Secretariat.
- The bill would replace the existing class-based civil service structure with a level-based system and set mandatory retirement at age 60.
- It proposes stricter political neutrality rules, annual performance contracts for senior officials, and a 49 per cent inclusive quota for open competition posts.
- The legislation also includes provisions for insurance, festival allowance, housing or land loans, and a Civil Service Board to manage transfers and career development.
