Govt jobs losing shine, Korea beckons youths
Summary
The number of youths applying for government jobs through Nepal's Public Service Commission is declining, while applications for employment in South Korea via the EPS system are rising.
Key Points
- The number of applicants for Public Service Commission (PSC) exams has decreased by about 10,000 in each of the last two fiscal years.
- In FY 2023/24, 473,490 youths applied for 3,690 government posts, a decline from previous years.
- Foreign employment opportunities, particularly in South Korea, attract increasing numbers of Nepali youths.
- Approximately 103,000 youths applied for just 5,300 employment quotas in South Korea through the EPS system this year.
