Medical Officer (JHS), Ayurvedic Doctor, Dental Surgeon

Job Description

The Province Public Service Commission (PPSC), Karnali Pradesh, invites applications for open and inclusive competitive examinations for permanent appointments to various positions in the Province Civil Service and Local Service under the Health Service Group and Sub-groups.

These vacancies are announced per the Karnali Province Civil Service Act, 2080, and the Local Service (Formation and Operation) Act, 2081. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Commission’s official application system at https://ppsconline.karnali.gov.np.

The open and inclusive competitive examinations will be conducted simultaneously on the same date and time. Candidates selected through the competitive examinations will be recommended for appointment to the respective positions at the Provincial and Local Levels based on the priority selection order.

 

Job Designations in the Health Sector

1. Medical Officer (JHS)

   • Health, Public Health Services.

2. Ayurvedic Doctor

   • Health, Ayurveda, General Ayurveda.

3. Dental Surgeon

   • Health, Dentistry, General Dental.

Examination Details

1. Type of Examination:

   • Written, Group Test, and Interview.

   • The medium of the written examination will be as specified in the syllabus.

2. Examination Center:

   • Birendranagar, Surkhet, Karnali Pradesh.

3. Application Fee:

   • NPR 1,000 for each advertisement.

   • Additional NPR 400 for each inclusive category group advertisement.

4. Payment Method and Process:

   • After submitting the application form via the online system at https://ppsconline.karnali.gov.np, candidates must select either Online Payment or Offline Payment options to pay the fee.

   • Online Payment: Candidates can make payments instantly using designated wallets.

   • Offline Payment: Candidates must print the voucher with their Master ID and Transaction Signal Number and submit the payment to one of the designated banks by the payment deadline.

5. Fee Payment Deadline:

   • Candidates must complete the payment by 2081/08/17. Those paying double the fee can submit applications until 2081/08/24, including during the office hours of the next working day if a public holiday falls on the deadline.

Application Process

1. Application Method:

   • Applications must be submitted online only.

   • Detailed instructions for online application submission are available at https://ppsconline.karnali.gov.np.

2. Required Documents:

   • Candidates must upload the following documents in PDF or JPG format:

     • Educational qualifications.

     • Training certificates.

     • Experience letters.

     • Documents supporting inclusive group claims.

     • Front and back scans of their Nepali citizenship certificate.

3. Candidate Accountability:

   • Candidates are fully responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the application.

Additional Information

1. Application Deadline:

   • Regular submission: 2081/08/17.

   • With double the fee: 2081/08/24.

2. Age Limit:

   • Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not exceed 35 years by 2081/08/17.

   • Female candidates should not exceed 40 years.

   • For permanent employees of federal, provincial, or local services, the age limit does not apply.

3. Interview Schedule:

   • The dates and venues for exams and interviews will be announced along with the written examination results.

4. Job Description:

   • Responsibilities as per the service, group, and sub-group.

5. Salary, Terms, and Benefits:

   • As per prevailing laws.

6. Eligibility:

   • Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the Karnali Province Civil Service Act, 2080, and the Local Service (Formation and Operation) Act, 2081.

   • Candidates must not be disqualified under the provisions of Section 20 of the respective acts.

Eligibility and Professional Council Registration

Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional council and have their registration valid as of the final application date.

Required Educational Qualifications:

1. Medical Officer (Public Health Services): MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

2. Ayurvedic Doctor (Ayurveda, General Ayurveda): Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from a recognized institution.

3. Dental Surgeon (Dentistry, General Dental): B.D.Sc. or B.D.S. degree from a recognized institution.

Open and Inclusive Examination Information

1. The written examination results for open and inclusive categories will be published alphabetically for all groups and subgroups.

2. Candidates selected through the written examination must complete the priority order of offices before participating in the group test and interview. Candidates absent from the group test will not be allowed to participate in the interview.

3. Candidates selected under the inclusive category cannot choose their priority for the inclusive group. The inclusive group will be determined based on the candidate’s application form and as per the Commission’s rules.

4. Candidates qualifying for multiple groups must compete from only one group of their choice.

5. Candidates selected for both open and inclusive categories will participate in the group test and interview only once, and their scores will be counted for all applicable groups.

6. Appointments will be recommended based on the final merit order after all examination stages and the priority order filled by the candidate.

Special Instructions for Inclusive Category Applicants

 

Candidates applying for inclusive category positions must submit the required documents during the application process. Candidates

selected for the group test and interview must bring original documents and self-certified copies of the required documents. Failure to submit these documents may result in application rejection at any stage.

Required Documents for Inclusive Groups:

1. For Khas Arya:

   • Document listing the caste or community as specified by the National Inclusive Commission or

   • The Chief District Officer (CDO) verified certification from the local authority, who confirmed the caste within the Khas Arya category.

2. For Dalits:

   • Document listing the caste or community as specified by the National Dalit Commission or

   • The Chief District Officer (CDO) verified certification from the local authority, who confirmed the caste within the Dalit category.

3. For Indigenous Nationalities (Adibasi Janajati):

   • Document listing the caste or community as specified in the Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities Act, 2058, or

   • The Chief District Officer (CDO) verified certification from the local authority, who confirmed the caste within the Indigenous Nationalities category.

4. For Candidates from Backward Areas:

   • Permanent residency certificate specifying the local level in Karnali Pradesh as per Rule 11(1) of the Karnali Pradesh Civil Service Regulation, 2080.

   • A certificate is issued by the local authority confirming the current residency in the same area.

5. For Persons with Disabilities:

   • Disability identity card issued by the Social Welfare Council, or

   • A disability identity card issued by the local authority, mentioning the type of disability, as per Section 4(3) of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2074.

Examination Schedule and Results

• The dates and venues for interviews and group tests will be announced alongside the publication of written examination results.

Position Details

1. Job Responsibilities: Based on the service, group, and sub-group.

2. Salary, Terms, and Benefits: As per prevailing laws.

3. Minimum Qualifications:

   • Candidates must not be disqualified under Section 20 of the Karnali Province Civil Service Act, 2080, and Local Service (Formation and Operation) Act, 2081.

Key Guidelines:

1. Eligibility Restrictions:

   • Candidates are not eligible to apply for positions of the same level/category as per the Karnali Province Civil Service Act, 2080, and the Local Service (Formation and Operation) Act, 2081.

   • However, employees with the required qualifications working in positions of the same level in Local Health Services can compete.

2. Double Fee Deadline:

   • The deadline for paying double the application fee will not be considered when calculating age, educational qualifications, experience periods, or other eligibility criteria.

3. Reservation Facility:

   • As per Section 9(1) of the Karnali Province Civil Service Act, 2080, and Section 10(1) of the Local Service (Formation and Operation) Act, 2081, an individual can utilize the reservation facility for an Officer-Level or Assistant-Level position only once in their service period.

4. Incomplete Applications:

   • Incomplete applications that do not meet the minimum qualifications, lack required details, or fail to include the specified fee will not be accepted.

5. Request for Assistant Writers:

   • Candidates requiring assistant writers for the written examination must submit a written request to the Commission at least 5 (five) days before the examination begins.

6. Document Submission for Interviews:

   • Candidates who pass the written examination must submit original documents along with one certified copy of the following:

     • Educational certificates

     • Nepali citizenship certificate

     • Required documents as specified in the advertisement

   • Certification and submission of these documents are mandatory before the interview.

7. Examination Guidelines:

   • Only black ink must be used in the written examination. Failure to comply will result in the disqualification of the answer sheet.

8. Additional Rules:

   • The PPSC Act, Rules, and Directives will govern matters not specified in this notice.

9. Application Submission Guidelines:

   • Instructions on how to apply are available in the User Manual on the website.

10. Syllabus:

    • The examination syllabus can be downloaded from the Commission’s website: https://ppsc.karnali.gov.np/course.

11. For Further Information:

    • Contact Numbers: 083-590300, 083-590306

    • Website: ppsc.karnali.gov.np

    • Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Key Information:

• Notification No.: 137.2081-082

• Published Date: 2081/07/27