Nepal Army Officer Cadet Vacancy 2083: 280 Positions, Eligibility and Application Details

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Nepal Army Officer Cadet Vacancy 2083: 280 Positions Open

The Nepal Army has announced 280 vacant Officer Cadet positions under the Military General Service through open and inclusive competition. The Recruitment Selection Directorate, Army Headquarters, published the vacancy notice for the first time on 2083/04/29.

Eligible Nepali citizens can apply online through the Nepal Army's vacancy portal. However, completing the online form alone is not enough. Candidates must print the submitted form and personally submit it, along with the required documents and payment voucher, at one of the designated Recruitment Selection Centers.

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Vacancy Details

Advertisement No.: 083/84/01
Service Group: Military General Service
Position: Officer Cadet
Total Vacancies: 280

Distribution of 280 Officer Cadet Positions

Category	Number of Positions
Children of Nepal Army personnel who died or became physically disabled during military training or in the line of duty	14
Open	146
Women	24
Indigenous Nationalities (Adivasi/Janajati)	39
Madhesi	33
Dalit	18
Backward Area (P.Kshe.)	6
Total	280

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Application Date

The application can be submitted during the regular-fee period from 2083/04/29 to 2083/05/18. Candidates who miss the regular application period can submit their applications with a double fee from 2083/05/19 to 2083/05/25.

Regular fee application: 2083/04/29 to 2083/05/18
Double fee application: 2083/05/19 to 2083/05/25
Submission time: Within office hours

If the final application date falls on a public holiday, the application can be submitted on the next working day after the holiday.

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Application Fee

Every candidate must apply under the open category and pay an application fee of Rs. 1,000. Candidates who also apply under an inclusive category must pay an additional 20 percent, which is Rs. 200, for each additional group.

When depositing the fee, candidates must enter the name of the Recruitment Selection Center where they are applying, along with the office code, bank account number and revenue heading number.

The original bank voucher and one photocopy of the voucher must be personally submitted with the application form.

Recruitment Selection Centers and Bank Details

Candidates can submit their applications at any one of the following Recruitment Selection Centers that is convenient for them. The Revenue Heading No. for all centers is 14224.

1. Recruitment Selection Directorate, Swayambhu, Kathmandu

Center: Central Recruitment Selection Center
Contact: 01-4271478
Office Code: 345013513
Bank: Nepal Bank Limited
Account No.: 00101000000001001001

2. Eastern Division Headquarters, Itahari, Sunsari

Contact: 025-584933, 9852081704
Office Code: 345011406
Bank: Rastriya Banijya Bank
Account No.: 1000100200010000

3. Mid-Eastern Division Headquarters, Bardibas, Mahottari

Contact: 044-550081, 9854020772
Office Code: 345011808
Bank: Rastriya Banijya Bank
Account No.: 1000100200010000

4. Central Division Headquarters, Hetauda, Makwanpur

Contact: 057-411000, 057-411015, 9863028884
Office Code: 345013211
Bank: Nepal Bank Limited
Account No.: 00101000000001001001

5. Western Division Headquarters, Bijayapur, Kaski

Contact: 061-411675, 9856011439
Office Code: 345013906
Bank: Rastriya Banijya Bank
Account No.: 1000100200010000

6. Mid-Western Division Headquarters, Butwal, Rupandehi

Contact: 071-419209, 9863029137
Office Code: 345014810
Bank: Agricultural Development Bank Limited
Account No.: 0100201277009016

7. North-Western Division Headquarters, Nimare, Surkhet

Contact: 083-414045
Office Code: 345016803
Bank: Rastriya Banijya Bank
Account No.: 1000100200010000

8. Far-Western Division Headquarters, Teghari, Kailali

Contact: 091-550742, 9762306561
Office Code: 345017701
Bank: Rastriya Banijya Bank
Account No.: 1000100200010000

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Educational Qualification

Certificate Level or Class 12

Candidates applying with Certificate Level or equivalent qualifications must have passed Certificate Level or 10+2 from a recognized institution.

For certificates issued before the implementation of the Letter Grading Directive, 2078, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2 or CGPA of 1.6 or above, and no subject can have a grade below D+.

For certificates issued according to the 2078 directive, candidates must have a GPA of 1.6 or above.

Bachelor's Level

Candidates applying on the basis of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Important: Regardless of whether a candidate applies with Certificate Level or Bachelor's Level qualification, Mathematics must have been taken as a compulsory subject in the SEE examination.

The military basic training period for graduate Officer Cadets will be 12 months.

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Physical Requirements

Male Candidates

Minimum height: 5 feet 3 inches
Chest: 32 inches unexpanded and 34 inches expanded
Minimum weight: 50 kg or 110 pounds

Female Candidates

Minimum height: 5 feet
Minimum weight: 40 kg or 88 pounds

Eyesight Requirement

For both male and female candidates, if spectacles are used, the eye power must not exceed ±2.

Other Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet the additional conditions specified in the vacancy notice. They must be declared medically fit and must meet the required standards concerning conduct and service eligibility.

The candidate must be declared fit through a medical examination.
The candidate must not have been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude.
The candidate must not be a member of any political party.
The candidate must not have been involved in any criminal activity.
The candidate must not have been punished for human rights violations.
The candidate must not have been dismissed in a manner that disqualifies them from future government service.

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Age Limit

Certificate Level or Class 12 Candidates

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 21 years as of the final application date, 2083/05/18.

Date of birth: From 2062/05/18 to 2065/05/18.

Bachelor's Level Candidates

Candidates must have completed 18 years of age and must not have exceeded 24 years as of 2083/05/18.

Date of birth: From 2059/05/18 to 2065/05/18.

Serving Military Candidates

Serving military candidates must not have exceeded 26 years of age as of the final application date, 2083/05/18.

Date of birth: On or after 2057/05/18.

Additional Requirements for Serving Nepal Army Candidates

Serving Nepal Army candidates must have completed military basic training. They must also have completed at least two years of service as of 2083/05/18.

A recommendation from the candidate's Unit Commander must also be submitted.

Required Documents for Officer Cadet Application

Candidates must self-certify and submit one copy of each required document in a Nepali file. Documents containing erasures or overwriting will not be accepted. Candidates must also bring the original documents for verification.

Nepali Citizenship Certificate.
SEE grade sheet or mark sheet, character certificate and original or provisional certificate.
Certificate Level or Class 12 transcript, character certificate and original or provisional certificate.
For Bachelor's degree holders, transcript, character certificate and original or provisional certificate.
Equivalency certificate from the Curriculum Development Centre or Tribhuvan University for qualifications obtained from boards or universities outside Nepal.
Certificates related to extracurricular activities and other fields outside academic qualifications.
For children of Nepal Army personnel who died or became disabled during military training or in the line of duty, required documents include certification of martyrdom or disability, relationship verification, pension document or certified copy specifying martyrdom, death or disability in the line of duty, along with a recommendation letter from the Military Board for serving personnel.
One copy of the document certifying the candidate's relationship with the concerned person.

Photograph Requirements

Candidates must submit four recent passport-size photographs clearly showing the full face, including both ears. One additional 2x2-size photograph is also required.

Serving military personnel must have their photographs taken in uniform.

Officer Cadet Contact Date

Candidates must report to the respective Recruitment Selection Center where they submitted their application at 11:00 AM on 2083/05/31.

Nepal Army Officer Cadet Selection Process

The selection process for Officer Cadet candidates includes several stages. Candidates must successfully proceed through the required examinations and assessments.

Bearing and preliminary medical examination
Physical examination
I.Q. examination
Written examination conducted by the Public Service Commission
Assessment tests including T.O., G.T.O., I.O. and Board Conference
Detailed medical examination
Board interview

Except for the preliminary selection, the other examinations will be conducted at locations designated by the Recruitment Selection Directorate.

Salary, Allowances and Other Benefits

Salary, allowances, rations and other facilities for the selected candidates will be provided according to the prevailing rules and provisions of the Nepal Army.

Other Important Conditions

Candidates employed by the Government of Nepal or any other institution must compulsorily submit departmental approval.
Candidates applying under inclusive categories may compete under only one community category.
The restriction on competing in only one community category does not apply to women.
Male and female candidates from backward areas may also compete under the Backward Area quota.
Women will be included in Combat Related Duties, Combat Support and Combat Service Support, except in units assigned Direct Combat Duties or Close Combat Roles involving direct front-line combat.
Candidates must be unmarried and may not marry during the training period, except for serving military personnel.
A candidate may apply through only one Recruitment Selection Center.

How to Apply for Nepal Army Officer Cadet Vacancy

Candidates must first complete the online application through the Nepal Army's official vacancy portal.

Visit https://vacancy.nepalarmy.mil.np.
Go to the RECENT VACANCY section.
Find the advertisement for the Officer Cadet position.
Click APPLY.
Enter the required personal, family and educational information.
Submit the online application.
Complete the payment through the available payment gateway.
Print the payment voucher and personal details form.
Prepare the required documents and photographs.
Personally submit the printed form, voucher and required documents at the selected Recruitment Selection Center within the prescribed application period.

An online application alone will not be accepted. Candidates must personally submit the printed application and required documents at the selected center.

If candidates experience technical difficulties while completing the online application, they can refer to the Request for Help or Frequently Asked Questions sections provided on the portal.

Special Notice Regarding Inclusive Groups

The vacancy notice also includes a special provision concerning inclusive groups. According to the writ of mandamus issued by the Honorable Supreme Court on 2079/10/24 in certiorari petitions, including Writ No. 078-WO-0382, where the Nepal Army, Recruitment Selection Directorate and others were named as respondents, necessary legal arrangements are to be made regarding inclusive groups.

After the required legal arrangements are made, compensation for positions actually lost because they were not included from Fiscal Year 079/80 onward will be handled according to law. This will be based on the proportion of positions falling under inclusive groups out of the total number of positions determined thereafter.

For the present, the notice has been published to fill the positions according to the prevailing law.

Where to Get Detailed Information

Detailed information about the Officer Cadet vacancy, selection process and syllabus is available through the Nepal Army's official vacancy portal at https://vacancy.nepalarmy.mil.np.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Officer Cadet positions have been announced by the Nepal Army?

The Nepal Army has announced a total of 280 Officer Cadet positions under Advertisement No. 083/84/01.

What is the application fee for the Officer Cadet vacancy?

Every candidate must pay Rs. 1,000 under the open category. Candidates applying under an additional inclusive category must pay Rs. 200 for each additional group.

What is the age limit for Class 12 candidates?

Class 12 or equivalent candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not have exceeded 21 years as of 2083/05/18. Their date of birth must fall between 2062/05/18 and 2065/05/18.

What is the age limit for Bachelor's degree candidates?

Bachelor's degree or equivalent candidates must be at least 18 years old and must not have exceeded 24 years as of 2083/05/18. Their date of birth must fall between 2059/05/18 and 2065/05/18.

Is Mathematics compulsory for Officer Cadet applicants?

Yes. Mathematics must have been taken as a compulsory subject in the SEE examination, regardless of whether the candidate applies with Certificate Level or Bachelor's Level qualification.

Can candidates apply online only?

No. Candidates must complete the online application, print the required forms and personally submit the printed application, payment voucher and required documents at their selected Recruitment Selection Center.

How many Recruitment Selection Centers are available?

There are eight listed Recruitment Selection Centers located in Swayambhu Kathmandu, Itahari, Bardibas, Hetauda, Bijayapur, Butwal, Nimare and Teghari.

When must candidates report to the Recruitment Selection Center?

Candidates must report at 11:00 AM on 2083/05/31 to the Recruitment Selection Center where they submitted their application.

What is the basic military training period for graduate Officer Cadets?